** Shares of Ionic Rare Earths IXR.AX rise 8.3% to A$0.0065
** The rare-earths miner says it signed a non-binding MoU with South Korean research firm DNA Link 127120.KQ
** The MoU is for collaboration on the recycling of rare-earths permanent magnets and magnet REO (rare earth oxide) supply - co
** Stock rose as much as 16.7% earlier in the day, marking its biggest intraday gain since February 5
(Reporting by Adwitiya Srivastava in Bengaluru)
((Adwitiya.Srivastava@thomsonreuters.com))