** Shares of TechGen Metals TG1.AX rise as much as 9.7% to A$0.068, hitting their highest level since January 12

** The mineral explorer reports intersection of significant copper mineralisation at its Mt Boggola project in Western Australia

** More than 6.2 million shares change hands, four times the 30-day average

** Stock up 81.1% YTD, including current session moves

(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)

((Nikita.Jino@thomsonreuters.com;))