** Shares of Copper Metals CPM.AX rise as much as 19.6% to A$0.06, their highest level since March 3
** On track for best session since October 27, 2025
** Copper and gold explorer to acquire Pyramid Gold Project from AIC Mines' A1M.AX unit Demetallica Gold Mines in exchange for non-core Oorindi Project
** Demetallica to acquire Oorindi Project
** About 681,000 shares change hands, 6 times the 30-day avg
** Stock is up 8.9% YTD
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))