** Shares of Nickel Industries NIC.AX rise as much as 7.3% to A$1.03, their biggest intraday pct gain since Jan. 7** Co says it secured a 60% gain in 2026 nickel ore sales quota for Hengjaya Mine in Indonesia ** Says quota compares favourably with peers, many of whom received less than 30% of requested quotas** YTD, shares up 21.6%
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
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