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Gold miner Northern Star Resources is taking the opportunity of a general downturn in mining to reduce its costs, while managing director Bill Beament expects there will be great opportunities for small and mid cap companies in the next few years.

Perth exploration firm Mirabela Nickel has confirmed it has left the hands of administrators and has appointed a new chief executive officer.

Business News' annual export review charts the state's reliance on a handful of major companies and commodities, despite the emergence of new players.