** Gold and base metals miner Talisman Mining TLM.AX rises
as much as 2.94% to A$0.175, set to gain most since March 21
** Says https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/TLM/02506090.pdf
it has expanded tenure position by acquiring exploration
licence in the Southern Cobar Superbasin in New South Wales from
Rio Tinto Exploration
** Adds that area covered under licence deemed "highly
prospective for copper-gold mineralisation"
** Rio Tinto Exploration retains option to buy back 30%
stake in the tenement
** Says plans to start negotiations with land-holders for
access and exploration, and begin surveys before drill testing
** Stock has risen 6.25% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Anan Ashraf)
((Anan.Ashraf@thomsonreuters.com))