** Shares of Australian Gold and Copper Ltd AGC.AX rise as
much as 8% to A$0.081, marking their biggest intraday pct gain
since April 8
** Stock at its highest level since April 15
** The gold explorer posts discovery of significant
mineralisation at Hilltop & Achilles in southern Cobar Basin,
NSW, Southeast Australia following drilling at both areas
** Adds discovery of high-grade gold and silver
mineralization at Achilles
** About 633,948 shares change hands, vs 30-day average
volume of 92,553 shares
** Stock up 5.6% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com))