** Shares of Victory Metals VTM.AX rise as much as 22.9% to A$1.020, its highest level since May 21
** Stock set for its best day since May 20, if trends hold
** The critical minerals explorer receives a loan facility worth $10 mln from Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund
** Funds to be used for development expenditure to fast-track North Stanmore Project, among others - co
** Stock last trading 12.1% higher, bringing YTD gains to 129.6%
(Reporting by Keshav Singh Chundawat in Bengaluru)
((Keshav.SinghChundawat@thomsonreuters.com))