** Shares of Australia's Nickel Industries NIC.AX rise as much as 2.1% to A$0.985, their highest level since March 3
** Nickel producer says mining operations have recommenced at its Hengjaya mine in Indonesia
** On March 26, it suspended mining operations pending an investigation by Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) after fatal accident of contractor engaged by PT Fajar Metal Industry
** Says mine, PT Fajar Metal Industry management working closely with authorities to recommence construction on section where accident occurred
** Stock up 16.2% YTD
(Reporting by Aamir Sheik Khalid in Bengaluru)
((Aamir.SheikKhalid@thomsonreuters.com))