** Diablo Resources DBO.AX slides as much as 26.3% to A$0.14; set to mark steepest intraday pct loss since June 2024
** Stock hits lowest since April 23
** Mineral explorer receives firm commitments to raise A$3.5 million ($2.5 million) via placement
** Issue price of A$0.013 represents 31.6% discount to last close
** Funds will be used to fund acquisition of 80% interest in Horn Silver Project, others
** About 1.2 million shares traded, 2x the 30-day avg
** DBO down 30.8%
($1 = A$1.3799)
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))