** Shares of Syrah Resources SYR.AX rise as much as 15.8%
to A$0.33, their highest levels since Oct 7
** The graphite seller says its unit got a $150 mln loan
from United States International Development Finance Corp
** Says loan will help develop its Balama Graphite
operations in Mozambique
** Says its Balama plant operations were paused through the
Sept qtr resulting in no natural graphite production
** About 9.6 mln shares change hands, compared with 30-day
average trading volume of 4.9 mln shares
** Stock down about 55% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com;))