** Shares of Power Minerals PNN.AX jump 33.3% to A$0.140,
set for best day since May 16, 2023, if gains hold
** Mineral explorer says expanded its project portfolio with
addition of the Waterlander project in Western Australia
** Co says the project is considered prospective for niobium
and rare earth elements
** PNN plans to undertake targeted field work to define
initial drill targets upon grant of the exploration licence at
Waterlander
** About 1 mln shares change hands, compared with the 30-day
average volume of 173,000
** Shares down 50% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Ayushman Ojha in Bengaluru)
((Ayushman.ojha@thomsonreuters.com;))