** Shares of Lithium Australia LIT.AX rise as much as 7.4%
to , their highest since Feb. 23
** Co says it has signed an memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with South Korea's SungEel HiTech 365340.KQ and joint
development agreement including an investment
** Adds, MOU is expected to strengthen supply chain of
battery materials between Korea and Australia
** Stock posts its biggest intraday percentage gain since
Feb. 23
** Stock down 10% YTD
(Reporting by Neha Soni in Bengaluru)
((Neha.Soni@thomsonreuters.com))