BUZZ-Australia's Kingsgate Consolidated climbs to 3-1/2-month high on upbeat production

** Shares of Kingsgate Consolidated KCN.AX rise as much as 4.7% to A$1.68, their highest levels since July 18 ** The gold miner produced 15,819 ounces (oz) of gold for Sept qtr, 67% higher than the previous quarter ** Says costs are expected to decrease in coming quarters due to increased mining efficiency ** Stock up 16.7% YTD, as of last close (Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru) (([email protected];))