** Shares of McLaren Minerals MML.AX rise as much as 7.7% to A$0.028, their highest level since September 22

** The titanium exploration co confirms the McLaren Titanium Project has returned high-grade results for titanium mineralization

** Adds assay results reflect potential for further extension

** Stock is down 33.3% YTD, including the session's moves

(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)

((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))