** Shares of exploration co Lightning Minerals L1M.AX rise
as much as 19.4% to A$0.215, their highest since Feb. 15
** Co says final soil sampling results from its Dundas
projects in Western Australia identified three lithium target
areas
** Says planning of follow-up exploration is underway
including infill soil and auger sampling programs
** Trading volumes over 3 times the 30-day average of
210,932 shares
** As of last close, stock up 9.1% this year
(Reporting by Himanshi Akhand in Bengaluru)
((Himanshi.Akhand@thomsonreuters.com;))