** FMR Resources FMR.AX surges as much as 21.9% to A$0.195; set for biggest intraday pct gain since July 3, 2024
** Stock hits highest since November 18, 2024
** Battery minerals explorer says drilling has begun at its Fairfield Copper Project in Canada
** About 143,000 shares traded vs the 30-day avg of ~27,000
** Stock last up 18.8%, extends YTD gains to 22.6%
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
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