** Shares of Australia's Akora Resources AKO.AX rise as much as 26.4% to A$0.11, their highest level since September 10, 2025
** Stock set for its best session since September 2024, if gains hold
** The metal explorer says it has been granted mining permit from Government of Madagascar
** Co says permit for exploration and mining in its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar
** AKO up 16.9% YTD, including day's moves
(Reporting by Aamir Sheik Khalid in Bengaluru)
((Aamir.SheikKhalid@thomsonreuters.com))