** Shares of base metals explorer American West Metals Ltd
AW1.AX rise as much as 10% to A$0.165, highest since June 9
** Company says it has seen thick intervals of copper from
maiden drilling program at its Storm project in Nunavut, Canada
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** Stock posts biggest intraday pct gain since July 20
** Says further 15 to 20 drill holes planned and will target
eastern extensions to the mineralisation at project
** Stock up 20% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Riya Sharma in Bengaluru)