** Shares of Provaris Energy PV1.AX rise 6.3% to A$0.017, their highest since June 27
** Hydrogen producer raises A$1.1 million ($722,700) at A$0.013 per share via private placement, a discount of 18.8% on stock's last close
** Says proceeds to be used for its hydrogen, CO2 storage, and marine transportation business development activities in Europe
** Stock surges 14.3% on a weekly basis, set to log its best since week ended June 20
** Stock down 5.9% YTD, as of last close
($1 = 1.5221 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)
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