** Shares of energy explorer Leigh Creek Energy LCK.AX
advance as much as 3.6% to A$0.145, after approval for
construction at urea project
** Says it received formal activity notification from the
Department for Energy and Mining for the next stage of
construction for its flagship Leigh Creek Urea Project in South
Australia urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nASX4CBGZd
** Expects preliminary, preparatory work to commence next
week
** As of last close, LCK stock has lost 12.5% this year
(Reporting by Harshita Swaminathan in Bengaluru)
((Harshita.Swaminathan@thomsonreuters.com))