Australia's Battery Age Minerals hit 22-month high on drilling approval

** Shares of Australia's Battery Age Minerals BM8 rise as much as 14% to A$0.245, their highest level since late-November 2023

** Stock on track to record its second consecutive day of gains; on track for best week ever

** Battery minerals explorer gets initial environmental and drilling authorisation from Santa Cruz Mining Ministry for El Aguila Gold Silver Project, Argentina

** Near 2.9 mln shares change hands, 1.4x the 30-day average volume

** Stock has risen 138.1% this year, including session gains