** Shares of Latitude 66 LAT.AX rise as much as 65.5% to A$0.091, their highest level since November 15, 2024

** Mineral explorer executes binding option and joint venture agreements to acquire 80% of Laverton gold project, including historically mined Red Dog mining lease and surrounding exploration tenure

** About 4.3 million shares change hands, 22.1x 30-day average

** Stock has more than doubled in value this year, including the day's moves

(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)

((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com))