** Shares of Patriot Battery Metals Inc PMT.AX rise as
much as 8.0% to A$1.96, set for best day since May 17, if gains
hold
** Canada-based mineral explorer provides an update over
operations at co's Corvette Property in Quebec, Canada
** Field operations were ceased in the property due to
forest fires in the region last week
** Says restrictions on forest access at the Corvette
Property have been lifted effective on June 14
** Co's shares hit their highest level since May 24
** Says fires did not impact the properties
** Co anticipates remobilisation and resumption of all
activities at site by the end of June
** Shares up 142% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com;))