** Gold-copper explorer Artemis Resources ARV.AX rises as
much as 5.6% to A$0.075, their highest since Dec. 17
** Co signs heads of agreement with AIM-listed Alien Metals
UFO.L to sell its 70% stake in Munni Munni Joint Venture in
West Pilbara for A$4.9 mln ($3.50 mln) in cash and shares
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** Says Alien is in process of acquiring rest 30% stake in
the joint venture from gold explorer Platina Resources PGM.AX
** ARV stock on track for a second consecutive session of
gain
** Stock down ~38.3% this year, as of last close
($1 = 1.3998 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Tejaswi Marthi in Bengaluru)
((tejaswi.marthi@thomsonreuters.com))