** Shares of QEM Ltd QEM.AX rise as much as 8.3% to
A$0.195 - set for best day since May 5, if current gains hold
** Mineral explorer says it has received firm commitments to
raise A$2.72 mln ($1.85 mln) via placement
** Co says funds from placement will support ongoing
development of its Julia Creek Vanadium and Oil Shale Project in
Queensland
** QEM stock at its highest level since June 14
** Stock flat YTD, as of last close
($1 = 1.4730 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Ayushman Ojha in Bengaluru)
((Ayushman.ojha@thomsonreuters.com;))