** Shares of Wildcat Resources WC8.AX gain as much as
14.9% to A$0.810
** The mineral explorer notes that Mineral Resources
(MinRes) MIN.AX is now a substantial shareholder in co,
holding a 19.9% stake
** Co says it will continue exploration at its Tabba Tabba
lithium project in the Pilbara region, among others
** About 17 mln shares change hands, 1.7 times compared with
the 30-day average volume of about 10.1 mln shares
** Stock up nearly 3000% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Archishma Iyer in Bengaluru)
((Archishma.Iyer@thomsonreuters.com;))