** Shares of Odessa Minerals Ltd ODE.AX rise as much as
5.9% to A$0.018
** Stock set to mark best day since Oct. 7, if gains hold
** Diamond and precious metals explorer says it signed
binding agreement to acquire Australia-based OD4 Noonie Pty Ltd
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** Says acquisition will give co control of Lockier Range
lithium project in Western Australia's Gascoyne region
** Stock hits highest level since Oct. 21
** Stock has more than tripled this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Poonam Behura in Bengaluru)
((Poonam.Behura@thomsonreuters.com;))