** Shares of mineral explorer Western Yilgarn NL WYX.AX
climb as much as 8.9% to A$0.086
** Stock eyes best day since May 8, if gains hold
** Co says it has identified several new targets through a
desktop review of its Julimar West project in Western Australia
** Hits highest since May 16
** Co says it has developed staged exploration program &
plans to kick off operations following grant of exploration
license
** Stock down 39.2% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Riya Sharma in Bengaluru)
((Riya.Sharma@thomsonreuters.com;))