** Shares of TMK Energy TMK.AX jump as much as 23.1% to
A$0.016, hitting their highest since April 30, 2018
** The oil and gas explorer says https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20220316/pdf/4571ttsynn70k0.pdf
it has commenced its high-impact maiden drilling programme at
the Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas project in Mongolia
** Says drilling results will guide co in the design and
location of its initial pilot well programme expected to
commence in H2 of 2022
** Stock posts its biggest intraday percentage gain since
Feb. 23
** More than 8.5 mln shares change hands, vs the 30-day
average of about 6 mln shares
** As of last close, stock up ~44.4% this year
(Reporting by Upasana Singh in Bengaluru)
((Upasana.Singh@thomsonreuters.com))