** Shares of Magnetite Mines MGT.AX rise as much as 10% to
A$0.330, hitting their highest level since Nov 1
** Stock set for best day since Oct 30, if gains hold
** The diversified miner signs non-binding memorandum of
understanding (MOU) with Pacific Partnerships
** MOU to support development and potentially finance co's
Razorback iron ore project
** About 136,235 shares change hands, compared with the
30-day average volume of 85,921 shares
** Magnetite stock down 50.6% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru)
((Shivangi.Lahiri@thomsonreuters.com;))