BUZZ-Australia's Astron surges on major project status** Shares of Australia's Astron Ltd ATR.AX rise as much as 11.6% to A$0.72
** Critical minerals miner says its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project located in western Victoria, Australia granted Australian major project status
** Status is Australian govt's recognition of project’s national significance, & potential contribution to economic growth, employment, and regional Australia - ATR
** Nearly 692,000 shares traded so far, 4.4x 30-day average volume
** Stock has risen 138.7% this year, as of 0207 GMT
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
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