** Shares of Mineral Resources MIN.AX rise as much as 3.5%
to A$68.50, their highest since March 4
** Stock posts biggest intraday pct gain since March 7
** The diversified resources co says Lithium Australia
LIT.AX has commenced piloting of its LieNA technology under
joint development agreement with co
** LieNA technology has potential to enhance lithium
extraction yields
** Co adds piloting follows the successful commissioning of
equipment and receipt of raw material samples from MinRes
** Stock down 5.5% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Neha Soni in Bengaluru)
((Neha.Soni@thomsonreuters.com))