** Shares of metal explorer Mamba Exploration Ltd M24.AX
jump as much as 44% to A$0.180 - set to mark their best session
ever if gains hold
** M24 says rare earth element (REE) targets identified on
the Ashburton/Gascoyne project in Western Australia (https://bit.ly/3qIWOeR)
** Says evaluation of the REE potential of co's tenements is
ongoing
** More than 1.4 mln shares change hands, vs the 30-day
average of about 85,000 shares
** Stock hits highest since March 2
** Stock had fallen ~37.50% this year, as of last close
(Reporting By Udbhav Krishna P in Bengaluru)
((UdbhavKrishna.P@Thomsonreuters.com))