** Shares of Australia's Cadoux CCM.AX rise as much as
7.8% to A$0.069, their biggest intraday pct gain since April 22
** Stock at its highest level since May 1
** The critical mineral explorer acquires 50% stake in
Australian rare-earths producer Minhub Operations Pty
** First stage purchase of 50% of the issued shares in MOPL
follows due diligence reviews and completion of several key
conditions precedent to acquisition - Cadoux
** Adds will issue 4 mln shares in consideration of stage 1
acquisition
** Near 30,000 shares change hands, vs 30-day average volume
of 165,470 shares
** Cadoux stock down 8.6% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com))