** Shares of ACDC Metals ADC.AX up 28.99% at A$0.089, on
track for best day ever if current gains hold
** Shares of the rare earth explorer earlier rise 37.68% to
A$0.095, their highest since Aug. 15, 2023
** Co confirms heavy mineral sand discovery at Watchem North
heavy mineral sand project in Victoria
** About 2 mln shares change hands by 0044 GMT, 23.7 times
the 30-day average volume of shares
** Stock down 1.43% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)
((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com))