** Shares of Kalgoorlie Gold KAL.AX rise 7.6% to A$0.071, their highest levels since February 24
** The gold explorer starts a follow-up drill programme at its Lighthorse project in Western Australia
** Drilling at this project previously returned high-grade gold intercepts
** Stock set for biggest intraday pct gain since February 27, if current gains hold
** Stock up 294.4% YTD, including current session's moves
(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)
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