** Shares of gold miner Labyrinth Resources LRL.AX rise as
much as 14% to A$0.285, their highest level since Oct 31
** Co to raise A$19.5 mln ($12.74 mln) to accelerate gold
exploration programs in Western Australia
** Says placement will help co advance exploration at its
Comet Vale, Vivien and Mulwarrie projects
** Co is offering shares at A$0.21, a 16% discount to
stock's last close
** Says Genesis Minerals GMD.AX subscribed for A$1.45 mln
of placement shares
** Stock has risen 407.8% this year, as of last close
($1 = 1.5307 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil)
((mailto:Nichiket.Sunil@thomsonreuters.com;))