** Precious and base metals explorer First AU Ltd FAU.AX
rises as much as 21.4% to A$0.017, its highest since June 10
** Co says https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02505717-3A590974?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4
drilling results highlight consistency and extent of gold
mineralisation across Snowstorm project in Victoria
** Adds that it will now examine economic potential through
bulk sampling of underground material
** FAU marks a third consecutive session of gains; more than
13 mln shares change hands, vs the 30-day average of 3.1 mln
shares
** FAU stock up 40% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Sameer Manekar in Bengaluru)
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