Australia's Santana Minerals rises on positive drilling results at NZ gold mine

Santana Minerals

04/01/2024 04:00

** Shares of Santana Minerals  SMI.AX  rise as much as 2% to
A$1.010
    ** Precious metal explorer says it has received positive
gold drilling results at its Rise & Shine prospect at
Bendingo-Ophir project in New Zealand
    ** Adds, its mineral exploration permit has been extended
and it was awarded a new prospecting permit in Dec
    ** Stock rose more than 54% in 2023, logging its third
consecutive year of gains

    

 (Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru)
 ((Rajasik.Mukherjee@thomsonreuters.com))