** Shares of mineral explorer Victory Metals VTM.AX rise 11.4% to A$0.490, their highest level since November 5

** Co receives Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. for up to $190 million for development of VTM's North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earths, Scandium and Hafnium Project in Western Australia

** Stock on track for sixth consecutive session of gains

** About 812,600 shares traded in stock's busiest session since December 17

** Stock up ~21% YTD, including current session's moves

(Reporting by Manasi Dasa in Bengaluru)

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