** Shares of Patronus Resources PTN.AX rise as much as 8.8% to A$0.099, their highest level since April 14, 2022

** Stock hits its biggest intraday pct gain since September 22

** Diversified miner finds large-scale gold targets at Pine Creek project in Northern Territory

** About 3 million shares traded, 1.1x the 30-day average

** YTD stock up 98%, including current session's move

(Reporting by Ananya Verma in Bengaluru)

((ananya.verma@thomsonreuters.com;))