** Shares of Helix Resources HLX.AX rise 50% to A$0.003
** Stock set for its strongest session since August 16, 2024, if gains hold
** The diversified miner enters conditional binding agreements to acquire White Hills copper-gold project in Arizona, U.S.
** Co says project is located in a highly prospective belt for copper-gold mineral deposits and is host to several multi-million ounce gold deposits
** Stock down 25% YTD, including current session's moves
(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)
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