BUZZ — Australia's Win Metals rises on deal with Astral Resources over nickel project

* Shares of Win Metals Ltd rise as much as 27% to A$0.024, their biggest intraday pct gain since September 30, 2025 * Shares hit their highest point since May 18 * The mineral explorer signs a tenure rationalisation transaction with Astral Resources over part of Mt Edwards Nickel Project in Western Australia * Under deal, Win Metals to receive A$9 million ($6.32 million) from Astral on transfer of mining lease for multiple leases excluding lithium at the project * About 4.7 million shares traded, 4.9x the 30-day average volume * Year-to-date stock down 32.4%, including the session's moves ($1 = 1.4239 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Rudrannsh Mehra in Bengaluru) ((Rudrannsh.Mehra@thomsonreuters.com)