Latest Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) News

Speculative resources names drove the biggest moves this week, with Patriot Resources, Brazilian Critical Minerals and Rent.com.au leading the gainers. At the other end, Qoria, SQX Resources and 4DMedical fell hard as capital raisings, weak follow-through and post-gap selling hit sentiment.

Silver, rare earths and select critical minerals led this week’s winners, while lithium names and several larger producers slipped despite busy news flow. Big resource upgrades, fresh funding and cleaner processing routes drew buyers, but many early gaps failed to hold.

Northern Star Resources strengthened its cash flow and maintained FY26 production guidance above 1.5 million ounces despite cost inflation and operational challenges. The KCGM Mill Expansion remains on track for early FY27 commissioning, underpinning confidence reflected in a $500 million share buy-back announcement.

Critical minerals stole the spotlight as big project numbers, new processing results and fresh funding pushed several small caps sharply higher. A few capital raisings and legal headlines also hit hard, especially where early gains couldn’t hold.

A courtroom claim, a big feasibility study and a Greenland setback drove the week’s biggest share moves. Investors paid up for clearer funding and permits, but sold hard when project timelines looked shaky.

Northern Star Resources announces a substantial on-market share buy-back program of up to A$500 million starting April 2026, aiming to enhance shareholder returns while maintaining financial strength.

Northern Star Resources has revised its FY26 production outlook downward amid operational hurdles at KCGM and Jundee, while its mill expansion project remains on track for early FY27 commissioning.

A dividend shock, a mega-merger and a fresh equity raise dominated ASX finance names this week. Magellan surged on its Barrenjoey plan, while Excelsior plunged despite confirming a large special payout.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its March 2026 quarterly rebalance, reshuffling key constituents across major S&P/ASX indices effective March 23. The update signals shifts in market representation with notable additions and removals.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.