** Shares of Australian lithium explorer Riversgold Ltd
RGL.AX rise as much as 18.2% to A$0.013, marking their biggest
intraday pct jump since June 30
** Co says on-ground exploration has started at its Abigail
lithium project in Quebec
** Adds drilling to start shortly at Mt Holland lithium
project in Western Australia
** RGL says upcoming weeks and months will see announcements
with regard to its lithium projects in Western Australia and
Quebec
** RGL at its highest level since Sept. 4
** Around 3.6 million shares traded, vs 30-day average
volume of 881,000
** Stock down 63.3% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com;))