** Base metals explorer Sandfire Resources SFR.AX rises as
much as 4.1 pct to a record high of A$9.64
** Stock extends gains after assays from recent drilling
confirm prospectivity of new volcanogenic massive sulphide
corridor at Morck's Well project in Western Australia
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** Morck's Well is Sandfire's Farm-in with Auris Minerals
AUR.AX and Fe Ltd FEL.AX
** Stock top pct gainer on the ASX 300 Metals and Mining
Index .AXMM
** Stock up 34 pct this year as of Wednesday's close
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