Sept 1 (Reuters) -
** Shares of Lotus Resources LOT.AX rise as much as 10% to A$0.220, their highest level since Feb 13
** Uranium explorer produces first triuranium octoxide from its 85%-owned Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi
** Co says production a key final step in commissioning of mine's processing plant
** Around 19.8 mln shares traded so far vs 30-day average of 12.5 mln
** Stock last up 7.5%, bringing YTD gains to 7.5%
(Reporting by Keshav Singh Chundawat in Bengaluru)
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