March 29 (Reuters) - Pilbara Minerals Ltd PLS.AX
* Pilbara acquires interest in mt francisco,ago-please.ax
* Acquire an initial 51% interest in one of lithium-tantalum exploration assets in WA with right to earn up to 80% in stages
* Non-Binding mou also signed with atlas for a proposed infrastructure services agreement
* May spend a further $1m on exploration in first 12 months to increase its interest in project to 70%
* Under MOU, Atlas to provide port access, processing, bulk handling & haulage services to co in respect of co's proposed mining operation from pilgangoora project Source text for Eikon: ID:nASXc2h26j Further company coverage: PLS.AX