(ShareCast News) - Shanta Gold's share price rose after the company announced it is likely to meet its full year trading targets in south-west Tanzania, as well as an increase in minerals at the Elizabeth Hill prospect.The East Africa focused gold producer revealed production and costs at the New Luika Gold Mine have been maintained at budgeted levels.It expects to produce of 72,000 to 77,000 ounces of gold in the financial year.The company also announced the total mineral resources at Elizabeth Hill has increased by 40,000 ounces, up 46% from the last report in 2011.Shanta Gold's share price increased slightly to 4.44p, up 0.32p at 0958 BST.