The gold mining giant has had a run lately, with its shares falling despite gold prices remaining relatively high.
According to The Australian, Northern Star has rejected a takeover approach from South African mining giant Gold Fields.
Gold Fields already has a presence in Western Australia, having acquired Gold Road Resources for about $3.7 billion last year.
The reported takeover approach comes as Northern Star faces pressure from US activist investor Elliott Investment.
Northern Star shares have fallen 9% over the past month, so shareholders could use some positive news.
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It's shaping up to be an interesting start to the week for Northern Star Resources Ltd shareholders.
The gold mining giant has had a run lately, with its shares falling despite gold prices remaining relatively high.
Northern Star shares finished Friday's session down 0.72% at $22.11.
According to The Australian, Northern Star has rejected a takeover approach from South African mining giant Gold Fields.
Northern Star has a market capitalisation of about $31.5 billion.
Gold Fields already has a presence in Western Australia, having acquired Gold Road Resources for about $3.7 billion last year.
A takeover of Northern Star would add several Australian gold mines to its portfolio, including the Super Pit in Kalgoorlie.
The reported takeover approach comes as Northern Star faces pressure from US activist investor Elliott Investment.
Elliott holds about 6.24% of Northern Star following a period of operational setbacks and disappointing shareholder returns.
Northern Star shares have fallen 9% over the past month, so shareholders could use some positive news.
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The West AustralianNorthern Star Resources rejects ‘highly opportunistic’ $39b takeover bid from Gold Fieldsplain
The Motley Fool AustraliaNorthern Star Resources rejects $38.7bn Gold Fields takeover offerplain
WAtodaySuper Pit owner Northern Star knocks back $39B takeover bidplain
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