** Shares of Rubix Resources RB6.AX rise as much as 21.4% to A$0.17, their highest level since November 10, 2023
** The metals and gold explorer enters a deal to buy 100% interest in several exploration licenses in the Republic of Cameroon and the Republic of Congo
** Says the regions under consideration are prospective for Bauxite
** About 1.5 million shares change hands, 16.1 times their 30-dy average
** Stock has more than doubled this year, including the day's move
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
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