 TORONTO, April 09, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. Kirkland Lake Gold or the Company TSX:KL NYSE:KL ASX:KLA today announced production results for the first quarter of 2021 Q1 2021 of 302,847 ounces, which exceeded guidance for the quarter of 270,000 290,000 ounces. The strong results versus guidance largely resulted from higher than expected production at both Fosterville Mine Fosterville and Detour Lake Mine Detour Lake in March, with Fosterville benefiting from significant grade outperformance and Detour Lake achieving higher than planned grades and tonnes processed. Also during Q1 2021, the Macassa 4 Shaft project remained ahead of schedule with shaft sinking reaching the 5,000-foot level as at March 31, 2021 and the project remaining on track for completion in late 2022. All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated. 