** Shares of Auroch Minerals Ltd AOU.AX jump as much as
41.3% to A$0.065, on track for best day since Nov 24, if gains
hold
** Nickel miner says shallow spodumene bearing intercepts
have been confirmed from its phase 1 reverse circulation
drilling programme at Kangaroo Hills Lithium Project in Western
Australia
** Says co is fully funded for next round of drilling with
preparations for follow up drill campaign to commence
immediately
** Stock hits highest since Feb 7
** More than 6.3 mln shares change hands, ten times the
30-day average volume
** Stock down 9.8% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Poonam Behura in Bengaluru)
((Poonam.Behura@thomsonreuters.com;))