** Shares of North Stawell Minerals NSM.AX rise as much as 10% to A$0.033, their highest level since October 18, 2024

** Gold exploration co posts HY net loss after income tax of A$376,399 ($237,846.53) vs loss of A$1.1 mln last year

** Stock on track for fifth consecutive session of gains

** NSM set for biggest daily pct rise since February 26, if current gains hold

** Stock up 106.3% YTD, including current session's moves

($1 = 1.5825 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)

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