TORONTO, April 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (“Kirkland Lake Gold” or
the “Company”) (TSX:KL) (NYSE:KL) (ASX:KLA) today announced the filing of a technical report for the Company’s
Fosterville property (the “Report”) entitled, “Report on the Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves of the Fosterville Gold Mine in
the State of Victoria, Australia.” The Report, which is dated April 2, 2018 and is effective December 31, 2017, was prepared in
compliance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and is available under
Kirkland Lake Gold's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the
Company's website at www.klgold.com.
The Report was prepared by Troy Fuller, MAIG and Ion Hann, FAusIMM, both of whom are "qualified persons" as such
term is defined in NI 43-101 and employees of the Company. The Report supports the scientific and technical disclosure in the
updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates contained in the Company’s press release dated February 20, 2018.
About Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is a mid-tier gold producer that in 2018 is targeting over 620,000 ounces of gold
production from mines in Canada and Australia. The production profile of the Company is anchored by two high-grade, low-cost
operations, including the Macassa Mine located in northeastern Ontario and the Fosterville Mine located in the state of Victoria,
Australia. Kirkland Lake Gold's solid base of quality assets is complemented by district-scale exploration potential, supported by
a strong financial position with extensive management and operational expertise.
For further information on Kirkland Lake Gold and to receive news releases by email, visit the website www.klgold.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of
applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of Kirkland Lake
Gold with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the
words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar
expressions.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect
the Company’s management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions,
assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Kirkland Lake Gold
believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and
uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material
adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the future
development and growth potential of the Canadian and Australian operations; the future exploration activities and the anticipated
effects thereof; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets;
changes in applicable laws; and compliance with extensive government regulation. This forward-looking information may be affected
by risks and uncertainties in the business of Kirkland Lake Gold and market conditions. This information is qualified in its
entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in filings made by Kirkland Lake Gold, including Kirkland
Lake Gold's annual information form dated December 31, 2017, and the annual consolidated financial statements and related MD&A
for the year and three months ended December 31, 2017, which are filed with the securities regulatory authorities in certain
provinces of Canada and available at www.sedar.com.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the
forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned,
anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although Kirkland Lake Gold has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties
and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. Kirkland Lake Gold does not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking
information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Anthony Makuch, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Phone: +1 416-840-7884
E-mail: tmakuch@klgold.com
Mark Utting, Vice President, Investor Relations
Phone: +1 416-840-7884
E-mail: mutting@klgold.com
