Australia's Hamelin Gold eyes best day in over 8 months after BHP funding
23/01/2024 24:08
** Shares of Hamelin Gold HMG.AX rise as much as 32% to
A$0.099, on track for best day since May 11, 2023, if gains hold
** The exploration co to receive up to $500,000 in
non-dilutive funding from BHP Group BHP.AX , under BHP's 2024
Xplor programme
** BHP Xplor is a programme designed to provide participants
with an opportunity to accelerate their growth plans
** Says funding will help accelerate nickel-copper-platinum
group elements exploration at Tanami province in Western
Australia
** Co's shares hit highest level since Aug 16, 2023
** Stock down 5.1% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com;))