UPDATE 1 — Australia's PLS greenlights $1.3 billion expansion to lift Pilgangoora lithium output
(Adds details and background throughout) Oct 16 (Reuters) — Australia's PLS Group has approved a final investment decision for its A$1.9 billion ($1.31 billion) project at its hard rock lithium mine Pilgangoora Operation, betting on long-term growth in demand for the key battery-making ingredient. The lithium producer