** Shares of Australian Rare Earths Ltd AR3.AX jump as
much as 17.7% to A$0.365, on track for their best day since July
4, if gains hold
** Mineral explorer signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Canada-based manufacturer of industrial materials Neo
Performance Materials Inc NEO.TO
** Says MoU is for negotiation of offtake agreement where
Neo may purchase 50% of Koppamurra rare earth project's mixed
rare earth carbonate product capacity from initial module
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** Stock hits highest since Sept. 28
** Stock has fallen 63.5% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Poonam Behura in Bengaluru)
((Poonam.Behura@thomsonreuters.com;))