** Shares of Hillgrove Resources HGO.AX rise 4.6% to
A$0.069, set for best day since June 27, if gains hold
** Miner says copper production from its flagship Kanmantoo
underground operation increased 22% on a monthly basis in June
to 1,025 metric tons
** Co says June production is material milestone in the
Kanmantoo development cycle and aligns with the strategic
ramp-up of copper production from the mine
** HGO stock down 29.8% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Ayushman Ojha in Bengaluru)
((Ayushman.ojha@thomsonreuters.com;))