Sept 3 (Reuters) - ** Brazilian Rare Earths BRE.AX rises as much as 7.4% to A$2.63, highest July 23
** Non-gold precious metal miner says Brazil's National Authority on Nuclear Safety has issued final regulatory permit for co's rare earth pilot plant in Bahia
** Expects to start initial operations at the project by mid 2026
** YTD, BRE gains more than 10%
(Reporting by Komal Pooja Asokan)
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