Northern Star Exceeds Profit and Production, but Still Mothballs Project in Western Australia

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--July 11, 2013--Researched by Industrial Info Resources Australia (Perth, Australia)--Volatile gold prices have affected another Australian company after they fell to approximately $1,200 an ounce in the past few weeks, which is the lowest recorded level in almost three years. Northern Star Resource Limited (ASX:NST) (Perth) is temporarily suspending exploration and project development activities, specifically with its Ashburton gold project.