** Shares of Grand Gulf Energy GGE.AX rise as much as 17%
to A$0.062
** Oil and gas explorer says its unit entered into a
Strategic Alliance with helium refiner and seller Paradox
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** Under alliance, co will supply raw helium gas to Paradox
to its liquefaction plant in Lisbon
** Trading volumes are 1.5 times the 30-day average of 12.2
mln shares
** Stock is up 120% so far this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Navya Mittal in Bengaluru)
((navya.mittal@thomsonreuters.com))