** Shares of Australia's Viridis Mining VMM.AX rise as
much as 6.3% to A$1.175, their biggest intraday pct gain since
Feb 16
** Stock at its second consecutive day of gains
** The critical minerals explorer says it signs key
memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with the states of Minas
Gerais and Poços De Caldas in Brazil
** Adds MoU provides support from state and local
governments in expediting regulatory and environmental approvals
in fast-tracked manner
** About 93,576 shares change hands, vs 30-day average
volume of 308,244 shares
** Stock down 20.2% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com))