** Shares of Hillgrove Resources HGO.AX rise 10.3% to A$0.032

** Stock set for its strongest session since September 25, if current trend holds

** The mining co posts quarterly copper production of 2,952 tons at its Kanmantoo project in South Australia, up 12% from the previous quarter

** Co also says it remains on track to achieve CY2025 production forecast

** Stock down 38.5% YTD, including current session's moves

(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)

((Manasi.DasaSundeep@thomsonreuters.com;))