** Shares of Australia's Ryder Capital RYD.AX rise as much
as 6.04% to A$0.965, marking their biggest intraday pct gain
since Oct. 26
** Investment co says pre-tax net tangible assets (NTA)
return +1.19% for September quarter, outperforming both Small
Ordinaries Index & Emerging Companies Index
** Co remains confident in outlook for Mardie salt and
potash project in Western Australia
** RYD an investor in Australia-based mineral resources
company BCI Minerals' BCI.AX Mardie project
** Expects Mardie project to finalise its funding package
this calendar year
** Stock down 20.5% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com;))