** Shares of Duketon Mining DKM.AX rise as much as 9.5% to
A$0.405, set for best day since April 11, if gains hold
** Co says pressure oxidation testing at the Duketon nickel
sulphide project in Western Australia has produced a nickel,
copper and cobalt sulphate solution
** Says results takes co "a step closer to producing a
product that is highly desired to the EV battery industry"
** Stock hits highest since April 28
** Nearly 108,000 shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average of about 105,000 shares
** Stock down ~9.8% so far this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Upasana Singh in Bengaluru)
((Upasana.Singh@thomsonreuters.com))