June 5 (Reuters) -
** Metal Hawk Ltd's shares MHK.AX rise 6.5% to A$0.495, set for best day since May 20, if gains hold
** The mineral explorer rose as much as 8.6% earlier to its highest level since May 27
** MHK finds new gold targets near Thylacine and other regional prospects in South Leinster project in West Australia
** Stock up nearly 76% YTD, including session's gains
(Reporting by Shruti Agarwal in Bengaluru)
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