** Shares of Magnis Energy MNS.AX soar as much as 25.2% to
A$0.50, see their best day since Aug. 12
** The graphite developer says it has inked an offtake
agreement with Tesla TSLA.O urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL1N35018I
** Under deal, co to provide Tesla with a minimum of 17,500
terapascal of anode active material beginning in February 2025
for a minimum term of three years
** Adds that it aims to commence production by February
2025; yet to finalise location for facility in U.S.
** Shares hit highest since Sept. 12 - if losses hold
** Stock has risen ~9.5% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Archishma Iyer in Bengaluru)
((Archishma.Iyer@thomsonreuters.com;))