 TORONTO, July 12, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. Kirkland Lake Gold or the Company TSX:KL NYSE:KL ASX:KLA today announced record quarterly production for the second quarter of 2021 Q2 2021 of 379,195 ounces, a 15 increase from the second quarter of 2020 Q2 2020 and 25 higher than the previous quarter, with all three of the Companys operations achieving increased production from both prior periods. For the first half of 2021 YTD 2021, production totalled 682,042 ounces, a 3 increase from the first half of 2020 YTD 2020, reflecting higher production at Detour Lake and Macassa. All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. 