Northern Star Resources Limited

Perth, Australia

Northern Star Resources is an Australian gold mining company involved in gold mining and production, with significant acquisitions in Australia. The company focuses on high‐quality gold assets and operational excellence in its mining operations.

CCI Score

1.49

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

EPA Fines Northern Star for Hazardous Waste Mishandling

The Environmental Protection Agency fined Australia-based Northern Star Resources $600K for 81 violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), citing improper storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste at its Alaska mine. This incident reflects significant lapses in the company’s environmental and ethical practices.

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OBJECTOR

Northern Star Resources Limited is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

APR

13

2023

EPA Fines Northern Star for Hazardous Waste Mishandling
-49.04

The Environmental Protection Agency fined Australia-based Northern Star Resources $600K for 81 violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), citing improper storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste at its Alaska mine. This incident reflects significant lapses in the company’s environmental and ethical practices.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 26

Northern Star Resources demonstrated a disregard for ethical business practices by mishandling hazardous waste, violating federal environmental regulations under the RCRA. The company's failure to manage 365,000 tons of hazardous materials appropriately not only endangered worker and community safety but also undermined regulatory oversight that is vital for maintaining public welfare. Such negligence in operational responsibility is indicative of broader systemic issues that can indirectly support authoritarian tendencies by weakening necessary public accountability and environmental protections.

EPA fines Interior Alaska gold mine's owner $600K for mishandling hazardous waste
JAN

01

2023

Northern Star Enhances Transparency Through Comprehensive Disclosures
52.02

Northern Star Resources highlights its commitment to transparency and accountability by publishing detailed reports and disclosures about its corporate governance, operations, and performance. The firm’s clear communication fosters stakeholder trust and reinforces ethical business practices, countering opaque practices that can underpin authoritarianism.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 26

Northern Star’s emphasis on transparent disclosure practices builds trust among stakeholders and reinforces accountability in its corporate governance. This openness is a positive indicator in resisting the secrecy and manipulation that can support authoritarian and fascist tendencies. By clearly detailing its corporate structure, operations, and performance, the company demonstrates a commitment to ethical public engagement.

Reports and Disclosures
+60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 26

The company's proactive approach to comprehensive disclosures not only improves transparency but also upholds ethical business practices. This level of openness supports fair governance and aligns with anti-fascist values by mitigating the risk of hidden corporate maneuvers that could otherwise back authoritarian policies.

Reports and Disclosures