** Shares of Venari Minerals VMS.AX rise as much as 8.7% to A$0.125, on track for their best day since November 27
** The diversified explorer secures a private property and associated water rights near its Red Mountain Lithium Project located in the arid desert environment of Nevada, U.S., for $400,000
** Stock is down 55.4% YTD, including the session's moves
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))