** Shares of Cauldron Energy CXU.AX rise as much as 18% to
A$0.046, their highest since Jan. 22
** Mineral explorer says maiden drilling programme at its
Melrose copper-nickel-platinum group elements project in Western
Australia has concluded
** Says co has observed favourable geological features at
project, and is well-positioned for a successful discovery
** About 8.2 mln shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of around 7.5 mln
** Stock up 62.5% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
((Aaditya.govindrao@thomsonreuters.com;))