** Shares of Meteoric Resources NL MEI.AX rise as much as
20% to A$0.054, hitting their highest since July 12, 2021
** The diversified minerals explorer says metallurgical
tests confirm clay Rare Earth Element deposit at Caldeira
project in Brazil
** Co says it has engaged with experts at Australian Nuclear
Science and Technology Organisation to carry out future
metallurgical testwork programmes
** About 42.2 mln shares change hands compared with the
30-day moving volume of 10.0 mln shares
** MEI stock up 150% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Nausheen Thusoo in Bengaluru)
((Nausheen.Thusoo@thomsonreuters.com;))