** Shares of Meeka Metals Ltd MEK.AX rise as much as 18.8%
to A$0.041, set for best day since April 12, if gains hold
** Gold and rare earth co finds further high-grade rare
earth elements (REE) mineralisation at its Circle Valley project
in Western Australia
** Says initial REE mineral resource for Circle Valley
project is on track for release in June 2023 quarter
** About 2.3 mln shares traded compared with 30-day average
trading volume of 1.1 mln shares
** Shares down 49.3% YTD as of last close
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com;))