** HK shares of China's Zijin Mining Group jump 3.8% to HK$15.24, highest since Dec. 13, 2024; set for second consecutive session of gains
** Stock on track for biggest one-day pct rise since Dec. 9, 2024
** Co talks with Zangge Mining's top two shareholders to buy controlling stake
** Potential deal would allow Zijin to consolidate its ownership over Tibet's Julong copper project, its JV with Zangge
** Trading in Zangge shares halted pending statement
** Stock set for third straight week of gains
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))