** Shares of battery metals explorer Lithium Energy LEL.AX
surge as much as 36.2% to A$0.790, set for best session since
Oct. 5, if gains hold
** Co confirms massive intersections of lithium rich brine
at Solaroz Lithium Brine project in Argentina
** "The outstanding intervals and grades of lithium
mineralization encountered across the holes drilled to date
support the world class potential of the Solaroz project," says
LEL
** Stock hits highest since March 10
** More than 1.4 mln shares have changed hands, compared
with the 30-day average of about 200,000 shares
** As of last close, LEL down 24.7% this year
(Reporting by Upasana Singh in Bengaluru)
((Upasana.Singh@thomsonreuters.com))