** ASX-listed shares of Newmont NEM.AX rise 4.1% to A$85.74, on track for their strongest session since April 14, if gains hold

** The world's biggest gold miner posts Q1 adjusted earnings per share of $1.25, above analysts estimates of $0.9

** Stock among the top gainers in the benchmark index .AXJO, which is up 0.9%

** Stock up 44.1% YTD, including moves in current session

(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)

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