** ASX-listed shares of Sarama Resources SRR.AX rise as much as 8.9% to A$0.049, highest since August 27
** Gold explorer files $242 million claim for damages against Government of Burkina Faso
** Says claims related to unlawful expropriation of co's Tankoro 2 exploration permit in Burkina Faso
** About 1.7 million shares traded, ~1.8x the 30-day average
** SRR last up 6.7%, taking YTD gains to ~69%
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
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