en.Wedoany.com Reported - Multinational gold producer Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) and mineral exploration company PolarX (ASX:PXX) recently announced a joint venture agreement for a mineral project located in the Alaska Range, approximately 257.5 kilometers northeast of Anchorage, USA. Under the agreement, Northern Star will increase its stake in PolarX by 15%, strengthening the collaboration between the two parties.

Northern Star's capital contribution, originally scheduled to be completed by March 31, has now been extended to April 30. The total value of this joint venture transaction is estimated to reach USD 6.9 million, approximately AUD 25.749 million. Both parties have jointly approved the 2026 exploration plan and budget, which includes funds carried over from the previous year.

Within the joint venture framework, initial diamond drilling work of 10,500 meters will focus on the adjacent Caribou Dome copper project. PolarX stated that the final assay results from the 2025 exploration season are soon to be released, providing data support for subsequent development.

Northern Star Resources is a multinational company focused on gold production, with its operations primarily located in Western Australia and the United States. PolarX is dedicated to developing high-grade copper, gold, and silver projects in the United States, experiencing rapid business growth. This joint venture will combine Northern Star's production experience with PolarX's exploration expertise to jointly advance the progress of the Alaska Range project.

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