March 26 (Reuters) - Northern Star Resources Ltd NST.AX :
* TO WITHDRAW ITS PRODUCTION AND COST GUIDANCE FOR YEAR TO JUNE 30, 2020
* DECIDED TO DEFER PAYMENT OF ITS INTERIM DIVIDEND DUE ON 30 MARCH
* CURRENT INTENTION IS NOW TO PAY INTERIM DIVIDEND OF 7.5¢ A SHARE ON 27 OCT
* TAKING STEPS TO MINIMISE FINANCIAL RISK FROM ITS GOLD HEDGES BY REQUESTING DEFERRAL OF ITS CY2020 HEDGES UNTIL CY2021
* CASH ON HAND AND BULLION AWAITING SETTLEMENT STOOD AT A$534 MILLION