** Shares of Syrah Resources SYR.AX rise as much as 3.9% to A$0.4, their highest level since June 17, 2024
** Industrial minerals and technology firm says its flagship Balama graphite operation in Mozambique is targeted to restart production by end of June quarter
** A force majeure event was declared in December at the graphite operations due to disruptions from protests exacerbated by ongoing civil unrest
** Stock extends YTD gains to 92.7%
(Reporting by Sneha Kumar in Bengaluru)
((Sneha.kumar@thomsonreuters.com;))