• Shares of Amara Minerals rise as much as 20% to A$0.006, hitting their highest level since September 11

• Stock logs its biggest intraday pct gain since October 1

• The gold explorer reports further high-grade drilling results from its Apollo gold project in central Victoria

• Company says the latest drilling supports the potential for a maiden mineral resource estimate at the project

• YTD, stock down 25%, including the session's moves

(Reporting by Paridhi Minda in Bengaluru)