** Shares of Kuniko rise as much as 5.9% to A$0.180, their highest levels since Oct 1

** The mineral explorer says it has identified multiple high-grade copper, nickel & cobalt mineralisations at Ringerike Project in Norway

** Co says the project's geology is similar to Voisey's Bay in Canada, hinting at the potential for large-scale mineral exploration

** Miner's stock down 40% YTD, including current session's moves

(Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)

((Tanishk.Kumar@thomsonreuters.com;))