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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. ("Kirkland Lake Gold" or the "Company") (TSX:KL) (NYSE:KL) (ASX:KLA) today announced the Company's financial and operating results for the second quarter ("Q2 2018") and first six months ("YTD 2018") of 2018. Q2 2018 results include strong earnings growth, record cash flow from operations and a significant increase in the Company's cash position. The Company also announced improvements to full-year 2018 consolidated guidance, with production for the year now targeted at over 635,000 ounces with operating cash costs per ounce sold expected to average $400 - $425. Full-year guidance for the Fosterville and Macassa mines was also improved. The Company's full financial statements and management discussion & analysis are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.klgold.com. All dollar amounts are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.

-- Key intercepts: 191 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") over 2.6 metres ("m") (Estimated True Width ("ETW") 2.2 m), 134 g/t Au over 13.8 m (ETW 11.9 m) and 167 g/t Au over 3.85 m (ETW 3.6 m)