** Shares of Aureka AKA.AX rise as much as 25% to A$0.15, their highest level since September 24

** Marks biggest intraday pct rise since June 13

** Gold explorer says it intercepts visible gold across three diamond drill holes

** About 2.2 million shares change hands, 12.8 times the 30-day avg

** Stock is up 3.7% YTD, including the session's moves

(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)

((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))