** Shares of Raiden Resources RDN.AX rise as much as 9.1%
to A$0.012
** The gold explorer says it has entered into an agreement
with Velocity Minerals VLC.V for its Kalabak project in
Bulgaria
** RDN says under deal, Velocity has the option to acquire
up to 75% project-level interest through completion of a minimum
drilling commitment
** Says if Velocity exercises the option, both parties will
establish a joint venture
** Says Velocity will manage and operate exploration at the
project, allowing co to concentrate on its portfolio of
Australian projects
** Stock more than doubled in value YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Riya Sharma in Bengaluru)
((Riya.Sharma@thomsonreuters.com;))