** Shares of Kula Gold KGD.AX rise as much as 20.8% to A$0.029, their highest level since November 30, 2023
** The mineral explorer announces divestment of Westonia project to Forrestania Resources FRS.AX in order to advance its Mt Palmer gold project
** Deal includes A$500,000 ($329,750) in cash, others
** In a separate statement, co announces placement of A$2.5 million at an issue price of 2.2 AU cents per share
** About 20.8 million shares change hands, 2.9 times the 30-day avg
** Stock is up 376.5% YTD, including the session's moves
($1 = 1.5163 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
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