** Shares of Australia's Minerals 260 MI6.AX rise as much
as 8.6% to A$0.315, their biggest intraday pct gain since Nov.
16
** Stock at its highest level since Nov. 28
** Exploration co says maiden drill program confirms gold,
nickel, and rare earth potential at Dingo Rocks Project in
Western Australia
** Adds, drilling targeting further gold and base metals
mineralisation expected to commence in early 2024
** About 123,194 shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of 154,141 shares
** Stock down 14.7% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Megha Rani in Bengaluru)
((Megha.Rani2@thomsonreuters.com;))