Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. has announced operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016. For the fourth Quarter 2016, consolidated pro forma gold production was 152,636 ounces from Canadian and Australian operations. Record Fosterville gold production of 44,406 ounces based on record grade of 8.48 g/t and record recovery of 92.4%. Record Macassa gold production of 52,318 ounces, including run of mine grade of 21.46 g/t and mill recovery of 97.6%. For the full year 2016, consolidated pro forma gold production from Canadian and Australian operations with 542,751 ounces produced. Canadian operations pro forma consolidated gold production of 303,027 ounces. Attributable production of 295,838 ounces exceeds 2016 guidance of 270,000 - 290,000 ounces. Australian operations exceeded consolidated 2016 guidance with gold production of 239,724 ounces, above 2016 guidance of 225,000 - 235,000 ounces. Record gold production of 175,167 ounces at the Macassa Mine, based on record mine and mill production, record run of mine grade of 16.52 g/t and record recovery of 97.1%. Record gold production of 151,755 ounces at the Fosterville Gold Mine based on record average grade of 7.55 g/t and record recovery of 90.1%. Strong cash balance at December 31, 2016 of approximately $234 million.