Gold Fields (GFI) is looking at an increased takeover bid for Northern Star Resources after the Australian miner rejected its initial offer, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The company is planning to raise the cash component of its proposal, the report said, adding that the talks are at an early stage and there is no certainty of a revised offer.

Gold Fields did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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