** Shares of Pacific Nickel Mines Ltd PNM.AX rise as much
as 17.8% to A$0.086, their highest since Feb. 2
** Nickel explorer says Switzerland-based Glencore
International AG provided co a letter of commitment to execute
an up to $22 mln loan facility agreement
** Co says funds raised are expected to be sufficient to
meet pre-production funding requirements for its Kolosori Nickel
Project in Solomon Islands
** Stock set for best day since March 14, if trend holds
** Stock down 25% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Ayushman Ojha in Bengaluru)
((Ayushman.ojha@thomsonreuters.com;))