** Aquirian AQN.AX rises as much as 8.4% to A$0.45; marks biggest intraday pct gain since October 13

** Stock hits highest since October 22

** Mining solutions provider signs non-binding framework agreement with Hongda Civil Blasting Group, outlining intent to form 50:50 joint venture company

** Proposed facility meant to establish automated electronic detonator manufacturing unit, with capacity to produce up to 10 million electronic detonators per annum

** YTD, AQN surges 150%

(Reporting by Shruti Agarwal in Bengaluru)

((Shruti.Agarwal@thomsonreuters.com))