** Shares of Australia's Siren Gold Ltd SNG.AX rise as
much as 14.3% to A$0.200, set to mark best day since Nov. 28,
2022, if gains hold
** Stock hits highest since Jan.12
** Gold explorer says preliminary metallurgical testwork
results from Reefton Gold Project, in the South Island of New
Zealand confirm presence of gold
** About 460,760 shares change hands compared with the
30-day moving average of 40,170 shares
** SNG fell 36% in 2022
** Stock has fallen 4.1% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Nausheen Thusoo in Bengaluru)
((Nausheen.Thusoo@thomsonreuters.com;))