** Aurum Resources AUE.AX rises as much as 7% to record high of A$0.69
** Gold explorer's unit signs agreement to own 35% stake in Major Star Plus Sarl, earning up to 87% interest in three of its permit applications
** Through agreement, co's landholding rises at its 2.41Moz Boundiali, 0.87Moz Napié Gold Projects in Côte d'Ivoire
** About 656,000 shares traded vs 30-day avg of 516,380
** AUE last up 3.9%, taking YTD gains to 103%
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
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