** Chilwa Minerals rises 6.3% to A$0.840; set to gain most since Nov. 8, 2024
** Mineral explorer says testing of anomalies from its project in western and northern shores of Lake Chilwa in Southern Malawi highlights presence of niobium and rare earth elements $(REE)$
** Stock hits highest since Dec. 18, 2024
** Around 167,546 shares traded, 8.8x the 30-day avg volume
** Stock gained 328.6% in 2024
(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)
((Jasmeenaraislam.shaikh@thomsonreuters.com))