** Shares of Constellation Resources CR1.AX rise as much
as 15.3% to A$.098, posting their biggest intraday gain since
Oct. 23
** Stock hits its highest level since Jan. 22
** Mineral explorer says it was accepted as the preferred
applicant for six Special Prospecting Authorities
with an Acreage Option applications in Western Australia
** Applications are conditional offers for granting of
mining license in areas
** Adds application areas are prospective for helium and
associated gases
** About 717,800 shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of 6,501
** Stock down 26.1% YTD as of last close
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
((Aaditya.govindrao@thomsonreuters.com;))