Aug 20, 2026 – 9.10amNorthern Star Resources’ new chief executive could pocket more than $18 million this financial year as the gold mining giant attempts to placate investors and see off an activist campaign from Elliott Management.The ASX’s biggest gold miner tempted Glencore executive Suresh Vadnagra to jump ship with a lucrative $5.6 million package of sign-on and cash incentives. That total remuneration could hit $18.3 million this financial year should Vadnagra hit certain targets and steady the ship, according to figures released on Thursday.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles