** Shares of Australia's Theta Gold Mines TGM.AX rise as much as 5.6% to A$0.19, their highest level since October 28
** The gold explorer places an order for long-lead metallurgical circuit equipment with Kemix and MIP Industries
** Equipment to be delivered by end of 2026, marking a major step forward in its TGME Gold Project
** Stock is up 5.6% YTD, including the session's moves
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com; ))