** Shares of WA1 Resources Ltd WA1.AX rise as much as
13.21% to A$6.34, set to gain most since July 25, if trend holds
** The mineral explorer says drilling results indicate
high-grade mineralisation extension at its flagship West Arunta
project in Western Australia
** Co says best niobium intersection to date received from
broad step-out drilling
** Stock hits highest level since July 31
** More than 538,469 shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of 174,513
** Stock up 301.4% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
((Aaditya.GovindRao@thomsonreuters.com;))