** Shares of gold miner Calidus Resources CAI.AX drop as
much as 26.6% to A$0.2825, posting their biggest intraday pct
fall since Oct. 11, 2022
** Co says produced 12,544 ounces of gold from Warrawoona
project in the December quarter, down from 12,836 ounces in the
September quarter
** Says mining volumes and ore movements at project "below
target" due to availability and staffing issues with a
contractor
** Flags improving conditions at project in January
** Sees half-yearly gold production of 31,000 ounces to
36,000 ounces from the project
** Stock hits lowest level since Jan. 4
** As of last close, CAI up 42.6%
(Reporting by Harshita Swaminathan)
((Harshita.Swaminathan@thomsonreuters.com))