** Shares of Hammer Metals Ltd HMX.AX rise as much as 7.9%
to A$0.068, their biggest intraday pct gain since Nov. 7
** Miner says high grade copper confirmed at fully owned
South Hope prospect, part of its Mount Isa copper-gold portfolio
in north west Queensland
** Adds that it has planned to conduct further drilling at
South Hope, Stubby and Mascotte - all a part of Mount Isa
project - in early 2023
** Stock posts its highest since Nov. 16
** Stock has risen 5.0% this year, as of last close
(Reporting By Udbhav Krishna P in Bengaluru)
((UdbhavKrishna.P@Thomsonreuters.com))