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What could Northern Star target in North America?

The proposed A$16 billion merger of Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings sees the Australian miners aiming for a place in global gold’s top 10. A key part of the newco's future growth trajectory looks to be in North America, where Northern Star has a toehold through the Pogo mine in Alaska it acquired in August 2018. If Northern star aims to grow its footprint on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, what are the possible acquisition candidates and what are the potential deals?

 Pogo in Alaska, USA

Pogo in Alaska, USA

If the company is looking to do more zero premium all-stock deals for assets in Canada and the USA, it seems likely that it will follow its Australian rival Newcrest Mining and seek a dual-listing on the...

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