** Shares of Resources & Energy Group REZ.AX fall as much
as 13% to A$0.02, their lowest levels since July 26
** The metals explorer says it received firm commitments to
raise A$500,000 ($325,650) via share placement
** Issue price of A$0.02 represents 13.04% discount to co's
last close
** REZ says funds raised will be used to conduct a strategic
drilling programme at its East Menzies Project in Western
Australia
** Stock has risen 76.9% this year, as of last close
($1 = 1.5354 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)
((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com))