** Shares of Australia's OD6 Metals OD6.AX rise as much as
5.9% to A$0.18, their highest since Oct. 26
** Rare earth elements explorer says it sees positive
results from metallurgical tests at its Splinter Rock Project in
Western Australia
** Says results confirm low hydrochloric acid consumption at
project
** Adds results provide confidence in key economic drivers
for project
** 108,217 shares change hands as of 0447 GMT, compared with
the 30-day average volume of 60,390
** Stock down 48.5% YTD, based on last close
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
((Aaditya.govindrao@thomsonreuters.com;))