** Shares of EV Resources EVR.AX rise as much as 16.7% to A$0.014, their highest level since October 7
** Stock posts its biggest intraday pct rise since September 25
** Diversified explorer acquires Tecomatlán processing plant in Puebla, Mexico for $1.8 million
** Plant was previously operated to crush and process ore sourced from artisanal antimony and precious metal mines in the region
** Stock has risen more than four-fold in value so far this year
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))