** Shares of Vulcan Energy Resources VUL.AX rise as much
as 4.1% to A$4.29, hitting their highest since June 20
** The lithium-focussed miner says it has promoted its
Deputy CEO Cris Moreno as top boss
** Says Moreno will succeed Francis Wedin, who will move to
the role of executive chairman after serving as co's CEO since
2019
** Says changes in line with corporate development as co
"transitions from development phase to the execution phase of
the Zero Carbon lithium project"
** Stock down 34.9% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Riya Sharma in Bengaluru)
((Riya.Sharma@thomsonreuters.com;))