** Shares of Lithium Universe Ltd LU7.AX rise as much as 38.5% to A$0.018, their highest level since October 17, 2024
** Stock marks biggest intraday pct gain since September 4
** Lithium explorer, with Macquarie University, announces breakthrough in solar panel recycling that improves silver recovery
** About 43.1 mln shares traded so far, 4.4x 30-day average
** YTD stock up 125%, including current session's move
(Reporting by Ananya Verma in Bengaluru)
((ananya.verma@thomsonreuters.com;))