Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. announced proposed changes to the company's Board of Directors. Subject to approval and completion of diligence as required under the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, Mr. Barry R. Cooper, Mr. Jeffrey S. Parr and Mr. Barry P. Olson will be nominated by management for election by the shareholders of the Company at the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled on October 22, 2014. Three of the company's current directors, Mr. Brian Bayley, Mr. Trevor Gabriel and Mr. Claude Lemasson, will not be standing for re-election.

Mr. Bayley has provided more than 16 years of strong guidance as an Independent Director, and his contributions and wide-ranging knowledge have significantly contributed to the growth of the company. Mr. Gabriel has added tremendous value over the last 6 years in his role as an Independent Director and as Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. Lemasson joined the Board in October 2013 as an Independent Director, and the Company has profited greatly from his experience and thoughtful contributions over the last year.