** Shares of Great Dirt Resources Ltd GR8.AX rise as much as 23.1% to A$0.24, hits their highest level since January 19, 2024
** Stocks marks its biggest intra-day pct gain since September 9
** Mineral explorer finds high-grade manganese at Doherty and Basin project in New South Wales
** About 101,055 shares traded, 4.4x the 30-day average
** YTD, stock 30.3%, including current session's move
(Reporting by Ananya Verma in Bengaluru)
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