** Shares of Maximus Resources MXR.AX rise as much as
13.3% to A$0.034, on track for their best day since April 12, if
gains hold
** Stock hits highest level since May 3
** The mining co says rock chip sampling across its Golden
Eagle prospect returns encouraging gold assay results
** The prospect is located near co's Wattle Dam gold project
in Western Australia
** Says the results from rock-chip sampling support strong
discovery potential
** Stock down 12.3% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com;))