BRIEF-Northern Star Resources to buy Barrick's 51% in the East Kundana JV

Jan 23 (Reuters) - Northern Star Resources Ltd NST.AX :

* The East Kundana JV and Kanowna Belle acquisition NST.AX

* Says agrees to buy Barrick's 51% in the East Kundana JV and 100% of the Kanowna Belle mine for $75 million

* Says transaction will be funded by a combination of cash reserves, debt facility and a fully underwritten $100MLN equity raising

* Says entered into a $50 million revolving loan facility with investec bank group

* Says will launch placement to raise approximately $100 million on January 23

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