** Shares of Barrick Resources EQN.AX rise as much as 4.2%
to A$0.250, set to gain most since Dec. 5
** Mineral explorer says it has applied for a new package of
rare earth clay tenements for "Mata da Corda" project in Patos
de Minas, in Minas Gerais State, Brazil
** Co says it considers the establishment of the Mata da
Corda Project as an important strategic extension of its
recently staked Campo Grande Project in Brazil
** Stock has risen 84.6% YTD as of last close
(Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru)
((Rajasik.Mukherjee@thomsonreuters.com))