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Author: Jamie Sullivan

Australia’s Top Gold Miner Turns Down $27 Billion Takeover Bid From South Africa

Northern Star Resources, Australia’s largest gold miner, has rejected a $27 billion takeover bid from South Africa’s Gold Fields. Hedge fund Elliott Management, which holds a stake in the company, is pushing Northern Star to engage in talks with Gold Fields rather than dismiss the offer outright. The situation highlights growing consolidation pressure in the global gold mining industry.