** Shares of Santana Minerals SMI.AX slump 9.1% to A$0.450, their lowest level since January 21
** Precious metal explorer says reports needed for its application for a mining permit will not be ready in time for submission by end of April 2025
** Says it is working towards completing the submission no later than June 30, 2025
** Stock fell as much as 12% to A$0.435 earlier in the day, its lowest level since December 17, 2024
** Stock on track for third consecutive session of losses, if current trends hold
** 1.7 mln shares change hands, 1.2x the 30-day average
** Stock down 7.2% YTD, including current session's moves
(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)
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