** Shares of Evolution Mining EVN.AX rise as much as 6.5% to A$8.19, their highest level since June 18

** The gold miner reports statutory net profit of A$926 million ($604.31 million), rising more than double vs pcp

** Declares final dividend of 13 Australian cents per share, higher than 5 Australian cents apiece declared last year

** Co says it remains focused on continuing to generate high cash margins in FY26

** Stock up 68.8% this year, including the day's move

($1 = 1.5323 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru)

((shivangi.lahiri@thomsonreuters.com))