Northern Star

Elliott Takes Stake in Miner Northern Star, Pushing for Review

A haul truck operates at the Fimiston Open Pit gold mine, known as the Super Pit, operated by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd. (KCGM), in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, Australia, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Gold endured a volatile ride Monday, dropping sharply and then recovering as traders assessed a brutal stocks selloff and Middle East tensions. Photographer: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg

Gold reserves grow at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit

Gold reserves at Kalgoorlie Super Pit continue to grow with millions spent on underground drilling Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 5:13pm In short: The Super Pit in Western Australia's Goldfields ranks among the country's biggest-producing gold mines. Northern Star Resources has reported significant new ore reserves, growing from 9.7 million to 15 million ounces in six years. The mine is the largest employer in Kalgoorlie-Boulder with about 1,500 employees and contractors.

Defence spending plan delay 'has left the UK less safe and undermined its credibility'

British paratroopers exit an American Chinook during training at an undisclosed training ground less than 50 kilometres from the Russian border in Finland where Nato troops are taking part in Exercise Northern Star, led by the Finnish military, with soldiers working alongside coalition allies and training Nato soldiers together to deter aggressive neighbouring states. The large scale ground exercise, comprising of around 4,000 coalition troops include the use of new technologies, including...

Defence investment plan delay and drift has left the UK less safe, say MPs

British paratroopers exit an American Chinook during training at an undisclosed training ground less than 50 kilometres from the Russian border in Finland where Nato troops are taking part in Exercise Northern Star, led by the Finnish military, with soldiers working alongside coalition allies and training Nato soldiers together to deter aggressive neighbouring states. The large scale ground exercise, comprising of around 4,000 coalition troops include the use of new technologies, including...

‘My first drag turn? As Karen Carpenter in hotpants!’ La Voix on swinger cruises, Strictly – and blazing into musicals

Chris Dennis, who performs as the drag persona La Voix, is experiencing a surge in popularity across various entertainment platforms. La Voix has appeared on shows such as *RuPaul's Drag Race*, *Strictly Come Dancing*, and Eurovision, and is now set to star in the musical *Annie*. The character is described as a "northern powerhouse" of classic light entertainment, drawing inspiration from comedians like Ken Dodd.

NATO exercises at Finnish-Russian border as drone incursions mount

Ally Pally heroes Lim, Sakai, Leung and Kumar in World Cup of Darts action

World Cup of Darts 2026: Players to watch with Paul Lim, Motomu Sakai, Man Lok Leung and Nitin Kumar in action Outside the top four seeded teams at the World Cup of Darts, there are some darting legends taking part who delighted crowds at Alexandra Palace over the years; you can watch the World Cup of Darts live on Sky Sports in Frankfurt from June 11-14 Monday 8 June 2026 10:20, UK The World Cup of Darts is just around the corner and there will be some hidden gems taking part in Frankfurt...

Spain’s new legacy: Rooted in place, built on craft

brand studio Advertorial Spain’s new legacy: Rooted in place, built on craft From fine dining to fashion and design, Spain is turning heritage and know-how into global appeal – and economic momentum. On any given evening in Madrid, diners at the three-Michelin-starred DiverXO might be served seasoned barnacles or a rare Cantabrian rooster from northern Spain. Chef Dabiz Munoz’s approach – inventive, personal and grounded in a sense of place – reflects a broader Spanish sensibility now...

Armed forces prepared for both short and intense conflicts: Army chief Gen Dwivedi

In an interview with TOI’s Surendra Singh, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, who has been leading the 12.4 lakh-strong Indian Army since June 30, 2024 and played a key role in rolling out Operation Sindoor, spoke at length about how lessons learnt from last year's operation against Pakistan are now part of the Army doctrine; how drones are now central to India’s battlefield operations; the changing warfare tactics and technologies; and why Pakistan must deter from another terror...

Future Power Rankings: How all 68 Power 4 college football teams stack up

Projecting a college football program's future is harder than ever. Rosters and fortunes change dramatically and championship pathways are more open than ever. The assets that make a program great in 2026 might not be there in 2027.