** Shares of Macro Metals Ltd M4M.AX jump as much as 12.5%
to A$0.005 - on track for best day since March 7, if gains hold
** Iron ore and steel development co says finds significant
lithium in clays from historical drilling at Salar Verde lithium
brine/clay project in Chile
** Says it has exclusive option to acquire the project and
is continuing through due diligence process inclusive of
technical and legal due diligence
** Stock down 20% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Poonam Behura in Bengaluru)
((Poonam.Behura@thomsonreuters.com;))