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** Shares of Catalyst Metals CYL.AX rise 5.2% to notch a lifetime high of A$4.84
** The gold miner said on Monday that peer Kaiser Reef will buy co's Henty mine in Tasmania, and transaction terms include A$15 million ($9.42 million) cash consideration
** Bell Potter says co's plans to sell Henty gold mine "makes sense" as it simplifies the business
** Brokerage upgrades rating to "buy" and price target to A$5.5 from A$4.45
** Bell Potter says a divestment enables Catalyst greater focus on the expansion and exploration of its flagship Plutonic operation
** Brokerage adds mine sale also adds low cost and rapid option to unlock value at Bendigo project
** Stock up 78.3% YTD, including current session's moves
($1 = 1.5916 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)
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