Macro Metals (ASX:M4M) secured an exploration license grant for the Goldsworthy East project located in Western Australia, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.

The mining firm submitted a permit application to drill around 30 holes at the project to test recently identified hematite outcrops, the filing said.

Shares of Macro Metals rose past 5% in recent Monday trade.

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