Governance and Sustainability Commitment
Northern Star Resources Reaffirms Governance Standards and Production Outlook in Latest Annual Report
Key Points
Northern Star's FY26 Corporate Governance Statement confirms alignment with all ASX 35 Recommendations (4th edition) and includes additional voluntary disclosures, with Appendix 4G outlining how compliance is met.
The governance documentation notes the board charter defines the company Purpose, STARR Core Values and Code of Conduct, and the governance statement was approved by the board and current as of 19 August 2026.
Northern Star underscores a commitment to sustainable development that minimises environmental and community impacts and delivers positive economic benefits through community programs, dividends, employment, taxes, government royalties and related payments.
The governance emphasis includes formal recognition of Indigenous groups—traditional owner groups in Australia and the Athabascan people in Alaska—reflecting NST's operations across Western Australia and Alaska and its stance on responsible mining and stakeholder engagement.
Northern Star reaffirmed its mineral resource and ore reserve estimates as at 31 March 2026, with resources of 1,617 Mt at 1.7 g/t for 88.9Moz and ore reserves of 627 Mt at 1.4 g/t for 28.4Moz; management notes no material information beyond normal depletion through 19 August 2026 and production assumptions remain unchanged.
Northern Star Resources, a major gold producer with mines in Western Australia and Alaska, has released its FY26 Corporate Governance Statement confirming full alignment with all 35 ASX Corporate Governance Council recommendations Kalkine. The company disclosed mineral resources of 88.9 million ounces and ore reserves of 28.4 million ounces as of March 31, 2026, with no material changes beyond normal mine depletion Kalkine.
Board Commits to STARR Values and Sustainable Mining
Northern Star's board approved governance materials emphasizing the company's STARR core values—Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect, and Results Kalkine. The board charter defines the company's purpose, code of conduct, and commitment to minimizing environmental and community impacts while delivering economic benefits through jobs, dividends, and tax payments Kalkine.
Indigenous Recognition Shapes Responsible Operations
Northern Star formally recognizes traditional owner groups in Australia and the Athabascan people in Alaska as part of its responsible mining approach Kalkine. The governance framework reflects the company's commitment to stakeholder engagement and alignment with indigenous communities across its global operations Kalkine.
Resource Base Remains Stable Under Current Assumptions
Northern Star reaffirmed its mineral resource and ore reserve estimates as of March 31, 2026. The group holds 1,617 million tonnes at 1.7 grams per tonne for 88.9 million ounces in resources, and 627 million tonnes at 1.4 grams per tonne for 28.4 million ounces in reserves Kalkine. Management confirmed no material information changes beyond normal depletion through August 19, 2026, keeping production assumptions unchanged Kalkine.
Strong Governance Framework with Oversight Committees
The board consists of executive and independent non-executive directors with clear governance committees overseeing audit, risk, and remuneration Kalkine. Northern Star lodged its Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures outlining how the company meets each ASX recommendation for the year ended June 30, 2026 Kalkine.
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