** Lingbao Gold Group 3330.HK rises 5.8% to record high of HK$29.36; on track for third straight session of gains
** Chinese gold miner and smelter's H-shares included in list of eligible securities under Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programmes with effect from March 9
** Co says inclusion conducive to further expanding its investor base, enhancing shares' trading liquidity
** Adds H shares also included as constituent of Hang Seng Composite Index .HSCI effective March 9
** YTD, stock up 62.9%
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
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