Kirkland Lake Gold Reports Financial Results Fiscal Q1 2009

September 15, 2008

KIRKLAND LAKE, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Sept. 15, 2008) – Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (TSX:KGI)(AIM:KGI) (‘Kirkland Lake’ or the ‘Company’), an operating and exploration gold mining company located in Ontario, Canada, has announced its first quarter results for the three months ended July 31st, 2008.

Financial highlights for fiscal Q1 2009

– Gold revenues were $8.0 million, a 29% decrease compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2008 (2008: $11.3 million).

– Gold production was 9,193 ounces in the quarter, a decrease of 35% compared to the previous quarter (Q4/08: 14,090) and a 30% decrease compared to Q1/08 (13,204 ounces). This was a consequence of lower than forecasted grades and tons being realized within the existing mine due to above normal seismic activity in one area of the mine necessitating a change to our planned production schedule. Scheduled work to electrical power lines supplying the Company property and unscheduled repairs to the hoist together with difficulties associated with pastefill also disrupted production during the quarter. Management are confident that shortfalls in production will be recouped during the balance of the year.

– There was an operating loss of $3,353,500 or $0.06 per share, which compares with an income of $905,772 the previous quarter and an income of $36,237 for the same quarter in fiscal 2008.

– Operating expenses were $10.1 million, a 2% increase from the same quarter in fiscal 2008 (2008: $9.9 million).

– Cash resources including short term investments as at July 31, 2008 were $27.6 million.

Harry Dobson, Kirkland Lake’s Chairman, commented;

“We had a disappointing quarter with high headcount turnover in the engineering and production departments. This provided us with an opportunity to upgrade the management team to increase gold production and lead the development of the high grade South Mine Complex whilst maintaining an aggressive exploration programme.

As announced on September 11, Mr. Mark Tessier joined as VP of Operations. Having overseen the expansion and operations of the underground mine at the Red Lake Mine between 1999 and 2006, Mr. Tessier is a great addition to the team and he is now pulling together a phased development plan which we are confident will result in a significant and sustainable increase in gold production for the Company.”

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION & REVIEW OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE ——————————————————————– —— Financial Highlights__________________________Three months ended, (All amounts in 000s of__________———————————– —— Canadian Dollars, except shares______ July 31,____ April 30,______July 31, and per share figures)__________________ 2008__________2008__________2007 ——————————————————————– —— Gold Sales (ounces)______________________8,813________14,053________15,875 Average Price (per ounce)________$________ 902__$________939__$________712 ——————————————————————– ——

e__________________________________7,952________13,198________11,300 Operating Expenses______________________10,062________11,440________ 9,881 Exploration Expenditure____________________814__________ 792__________ 787 Net Income (loss)______________________ (3,354)__________906____________36 Per share (basic and diluted)____________(0.06)__________NIL__________ NIL Cash Flow from (used) operating activities__________________ (1,081)________1,935________ 2,572 Cash Flow from financing activities__________________________________0____________ 0________ 7,124 Cash Flow (used) for investing activities__________________ (2,402)______(20,009)______ (1,686) Net increase (decrease) in cash________ (3,482)______(18,074)________8,010 Cash at end of period__________________ 12,120________15,603________34,285 Short-term investments__________________15,475________15,389____________ 0 Total cash resources____________________27,595________30,992________34,285 ——————————————————————– —— Total Assets____________________________88,819________91,521________88,531 Total Liabilities______________________ 10,368________10,053________ 9,356 Working Capital________________________ 25,670________30,056________32,829 ——————————————————————– —— Weighted average number of shares outstanding________________ 55,703,312____55,470,107____55,192,411 Dividends per share________________________NIL__________ NIL__________ NIL ——————————————————————– ——

About Kirkland Lake Gold Inc.

Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. is an operating and exploration gold mining company located in Ontario, Canada. Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. purchased the Macassa Mine and the 1,500 ton per day mill along with four former producing gold properties – Kirkland Lake, Teck-Hughes, Lake Shore and Wright Hargreaves – in December 2001. These properties, which have historically produced some 22 million ounces of gold, extend over seven kilometres between the Macassa Mine on the west and Wright Hargreaves on the east and, for the first time, are being developed and explored under one owner. This camp is located in the Southern Abitibi Greenstone Belt of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada. The Company’s corporate goal is to expand its gold reserves and reduce its operating costs to become a profitable gold producer.

The Company’s common shares trade on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) and on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) of the London Stock Exchange.

The Company’s senior management and Board of Directors have extensive experience in the natural resource and mining sectors that include exploration, mining and marketing, as well as experience in the legal and corporate finance areas.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This Press Release may contain statements which constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 of the United States of America, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company, its directors, or its officers with respect to the future business activities and operating performance of the Company. The words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, or its management, are intended to identify such forward- looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward- looking statements are not guarantees of future business activities or performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that the Company’s future business activities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks, uncertainties and factors are described in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and current report on Form 6-K, which may be viewed on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and its periodic filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including the Company’s Annual Information Form and quarterly and annual Management’s Discussion & Analysis, which may be viewed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.

KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC.

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 2008

(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (the “company”) have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the company’s management.

These statements have been approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the company.

The company’s independent auditor has not performed a review of these financials statements in accordance with standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for a review of interim financials statements by an entity’s auditor.

KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC. Balance Sheets (Unaudited) As at July 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 ——————————————————————– —— (expressed in Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) ____________________________________________________July 31______ April 30 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2008 ______________________________________________————-__——- —— Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents____________________$__12,120,201__$__15,602,593 Short-term investments (Note 5)________________ 15,474,809____ 15,389,118 Accounts receivable________________________________948,599______2,081,795 Inventories (Note 4)____________________________ 4,650,557______3,868,211 Prepaid expenses and deposits______________________255,326________305,292 ______________________________________________———————- —— ________________________________________________ 33,449,492____ 37,247,009 Security deposits____________________________________65,000________ 65,000 Restricted cash (Note 3)__________________________4,677,597______4,677,597 Mineral properties (Note 6)______________________37,662,550____ 36,947,885 Property, plant and equipment (Note 7)__________ 12,964,810____ 12,583,488 ______________________________________________———————- ——

________________________________________$__88,819,449__$__91,520,979 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- —— Liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued __liabilities (Note 12(b))____________________$__ 7,779,215__$__ 7,190,679 Asset retirement obligation (Note 8)______________2,588,774______2,862,508 ______________________________________________———————- —— ________________________________________________ 10,367,989____ 10,053,187 ______________________________________________———————- —— Shareholders’ equity Capital stock (Note 9) Authorized __Unlimited common shares without par value Issued________________________________________ 153,421,306____153,421,306 __55,703,312 (2008 – 55,703,312) common shares Options (Note 10)________________________________ 1,621,304______1,284,136 Warrants (Note 11)__________________________________677,891________677,891 Contributed surplus______________________________ 2,797,768______2,797,768 Deficit________________________________________ (80,066,809)__ (76,713,309) ______________________________________________———————- —— ________________________________________________ 78,451,460____ 81,467,792 ______________________________________________———————- ——

________________________________________$__88,819,449__$__91,520,979 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- —— Operations, going concern and measurement uncertainty (Note 1) Approved by the Board of Directors: (signed) “Brian E. Bayley” Director__ (signed) “Brian Hinchcliffe” Director ————————–____________—————————- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements. KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC. Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Loss and Deficit (Unaudited) For the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 ——————————————————————– —— (expressed in Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) ________________________________________________Three Month____Three Month ______________________________________________ Period Ended__ Period Ended ____________________________________________________July 31________July 31 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2007 ______________________________________________———————- —— Revenue______________________________________ $__ 7,952,045__$__11,300,111 ______________________________________________———————- —— Expenses Operating costs__________________________________8,716,616______8,432,570 Stock-based compensation for __operational personnel____________________________ 131,709________ 19,704 Amortization and depletion________________________ 896,112________977,940

ties__________________________________________317,277________450,710 ______________________________________________———————- —— ________________________________________________ 10,061,714______9,880,924 ______________________________________________———————- —— ________________________________________________ (2,109,669)____ 1,419,187 ______________________________________________———————- —— Other expenses General and administrative________________________ 526,120________728,384 Stock – based compensation for __administrative personnel__________________________205,459________244,109

ration________________________________________813,616________786,826 Interest and bank charges____________________________2,719________ 26,012 Interest and other income________________________ (304,083)______(402,381) ______________________________________________———————- ——

____________________________________________1,243,831______1,382,950 ______________________________________________———————- —— Comprehensive (loss) income for the period______ (3,353,500)________36,237 Deficit – beginning of period__________________ (76,713,309)__ (73,367,329) ______________________________________________———————- —— Deficit – end of period______________________ $ (80,066,809) $ (73,331,092) ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- —— Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share__ $______ (0.06) $________ NIL ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- —— Weighted average number of shares outstanding____55,703,312____ 55,192,411 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- —— Operations, going concern and measurement uncertainty (Note 1) The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements. KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC. Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) For the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 ——————————————————————– —— (expressed in Canadian dollars) ________________________________________________Three Month____Three Month ______________________________________________ Period Ended__ Period Ended ____________________________________________________July 31________July 31 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2007 Cash flows (used in) from operating activities Comprehensive (loss) income for the period__________________________________ $__(3,353,500) $______36,237 Items not affecting cash __Amortization and depletion________________________896,112________977,940 __Loss on short-term investment______________________11,848________ 18,585 __Stock-based compensation__________________________337,168________263,813 __Asset retirement obligation________________________38,257________ 40,507 __Gain on sale of asset__________________________________ – ________(28,319) Changes in non-cash working capital items Accounts receivable______________________________1,133,196________874,717 Inventories______________________________________ (782,346)______ 293,907 Prepaid expenses and deposits______________________ 49,966________ 37,753 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities__________ 588,536________172,451 Security deposits________________________________________ -______ (100,000) Interest on mine closure bond____________________________ – ________(15,323) ______________________________________________———————- —— ________________________________________________ (1,080,763)____ 2,572,268 ______________________________________________———————- —— Cash flows from financing activities Net proceeds from issuance of capital stock______________- ______7,123,818 ______________________________________________———————- —— __________________________________________________________- ______7,123,818 ______________________________________________———————- —— Cash flows from (used in) investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment________ (953,829)____(1,226,793) Purchase of short-term investments____________ (15,229,072)____________ – Proceeds from sale of short-term

estments____________________________________15,131,534______________- Proceeds of disposition of property, __plant and equipment____________________________________ – ________196,798 Additions to mineral properties________________ (1,350,262)______(655,949) ______________________________________________———————- —— ________________________________________________ (2,401,629)____(1,685,944) ______________________________________________———————- —— Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents________________________________(3,482,392)____ 8,010,142 Cash and cash equivalents – Beginning of period______________________________________ 15,602,593____ 26,275,033 ______________________________________________———————- —— Cash and cash equivalents – End of period______$ 12,120,201__$__34,285,175 ______________________________________________———————- —— The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements.

KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

For the three months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007

(expressed in Canadian dollars)

1. Operations, going concern and measurement uncertainty

Operations

Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (the company) owns gold mining and milling operations in Kirkland Lake, Canada, which were inactive when acquired in December 2001.

Going concern

While the accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities during the normal course of operations, certain historical adverse conditions and events cast substantial doubt upon the validity of this assumption.

During the years ended April 30, 2008 and 2007, the company incurred losses of $3.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively. Cash flow required for operating activities, including exploration costs charged to operations of $8.7 million, aggregated $4.9 million for the two years in total. The funds required to continue operations and exploration activities during this period have been financed primarily from the issue of equity.

At July 31, 2008, the company has working capital of $25.7 million.

Management estimates that these funds, together with cash flow from targeted operations, will be sufficient to meet the company’s obligations and capital expenditure plans for the next twelve months.

Differences will occur between actual results and those targeted by management, and those differences may be material. It is possible that the operations will not generate sufficient cash flow for the company to continue in the normal course without funding being provided from outside sources.

Management has been successful in obtaining sufficient funding for its operating and capital exploration requirements in the past and believes that it will be able to do so in the future, if necessary. There is, however, no assurance that such funding will be available to the company, or that it will be available on terms which are acceptable to management. If this does not occur, the company may not be able to continue as a going concern.

These financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported expenses and balance sheet classifications that would be necessary were the going concern assumption inappropriate, and these adjustments could be material.

Measurement uncertainty

The company’s history of operating losses from mining operations indicate that the recorded costs for mineral properties and related fixed assets may not be recoverable. Management estimates, using a constant gold price of $802 per ounce and operating costs similar to historical costs incurred over the past year, that annual production of 58,000 – 62,000 ounces in fiscal 2009 and 78,000 ounces of gold for each year thereafter would be required to cover costs of operations and estimated capital expenditures required for mining operations. To date the company has not been successful in achieving and sustaining this rate of production.

There is significant uncertainty associated with the ability of the company to achieve the increase in production or reduction in costs necessary to recover the carrying value of the mineral property and related assets. In addition, gold price or Canadian/ U.S. dollar exchange rate movements, the success of the company in realizing the benefit of the production improvements noted above, changes in the costs of labour, and the other costs or unforeseen production difficulties all would have an impact on the ability of the company to achieve its goals from operations. The amount of working capital currently available for use by the company could mean that a minor adverse development could have a significant impact on the company’s operations and ability to recover costs.

2. Significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation

These unaudited interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in Canada. They do not include all of the information and disclosures required by Canadian GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in these financial statements. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the company’s audited financial statements including the notes thereto for the year ended April 30, 2008.

Adoption of new accounting standards

Effective May 1, 2008, the company adopted Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) Handbook Section 3031, Inventories and CICA Handbook Section 1400, General Standards of Financial Statement Presentation.

The initial adoption of these new standards had no material impact on the company’s financial statements.

Accounting Changes

The following Canadian accounting pronouncements were issued and not yet adopted by the company:

– CICA Handbook Section 3064, Goodwill and Intangible Assets. Management is currently assessing the impact of this new standard.

3. Restricted cash

Restricted cash includes:

____________________________________________________JULY 31______ APRIL 30 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2008 ______________________________________________———————- —— Letters of Credit: Ministry of Northern Development and Mines__ $__ 4,452,597__$__ 4,452,597 Independent Electricity System Operator __of

ntario________________________________________225,000________225,000 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________$__ 4,677,597__$__ 4,677,597 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- ——

Letters of credit are in place with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to cover the estimated total costs of reclamation and site restoration (Note 8) and with the Independent Electricity System Operator of Ontario to secure the provision of electricity.

4. Inventories

____________________________________________________JULY 31______ APRIL 30 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2008 ______________________________________________———————- —— Mine operating supplies______________________ $__ 1,477,597__$__ 1,195,951 Dore bars__________________________________________ 827,626______________- Gold in process__________________________________ 2,302,564______2,672,260 Surface stockpile____________________________________42,770______________- ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________$__ 4,650,557__$__ 3,868,211 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- ——

5. Investments

Investments include: ____________________________________________________JULY 31______ APRIL 30 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2008 ______________________________________________———————- —— Government of Canada Treasury Bills__________ $__15,229,074__$__15,131,534 Investment in mutual funds__________________________245,735________257,584 ______________________________________________———————- ——

________________________________________$__15,474,809__$__15,389,118 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- ——

Government of Canada Treasury Bills bear interest at 2.40% per annum and mature on 10/30/2008.

6. Mineral properties

on__________________________________________(323,606)____(1,738,501) ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – End of period______________________ $__37,662,550__$__36,947,885 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________ACCUMULATED______JULY 31____ APRIL 30 ______________________________ COST__AMORTIZATION________ 2008________ 2008 ______________________ ——————————————— ——- Acquisition allocation $__1,765,524__$____207,927 $__1,557,597 $__1,570,374 Underground development__39,806,120____ 6,183,069__ 33,623,051__ 32,872,445 Underground pumping______ 2,050,942______ 457,930____1,593,012____1,607,855 Mill & surface facilities________________ 149,371________34,072______115,299______116,380 Lakeshore property________1,000,411______ 226,820______773,591______780,831 ______________________ ——————————————— ——- ______________________ $ 44,772,368__$__7,109,818 $ 37,662,550 $ 36,947,885 ______________________ ——————————————— ——- ______________________ ——————————————— ——-

7. Property, plant and equipment

____________________________________________ ACCUMULATED________ JULY 31

________________________________COST____AMORTIZATION____________2008 ____________________________—————————————- —- Computer equipment__________$____712,960__ $____ 607,561____$____105,399 Mine and mill equipment______ 20,907,129______ 8,386,453______12,520,676 Vehicles________________________ 129,493________ 100,116__________29,377 Buildings________________________591,822________ 282,464________ 309,358 ____________________________—————————————- —- ____________________________$ 22,341,404__ $__ 9,376,594____$ 12,964,810 ____________________________—————————————- —- ____________________________—————————————- —- ____________________________________________ ACCUMULATED________APRIL 30

________________________________COST____AMORTIZATION____________2008 ____________________________—————————————- —- Computer equipment__________$____707,228__ $____ 578,070____$____129,158 Mine and mill equipment______ 19,959,033______ 7,854,616______12,104,417 Vehicles________________________ 129,493________ 102,483__________27,010 Buildings________________________591,822________ 268,919________ 322,903 ____________________________—————————————- —- ____________________________$ 21,387,576__ $__ 8,804,088____$ 12,583,488 ____________________________—————————————- —- ____________________________—————————————- —-

8. Asset retirement obligation

The company has filed a reclamation and site restoration plan in connection with the Kirkland Lake properties and these plans are being reviewed by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mining (MNDM). The estimated total costs of reclamation and site restoration at July 31, 2008 are $4,452,597 and financial assurance has been provided to the MNDM by way of a letter of credit in the amount of $4,452,597 (Note 3). In prior years assurance was provided by way of a mine closure bond.

A reconciliation for asset retirement obligations is as follows:

____________________________________________________JULY 31______ APRIL 30 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2008 Balance – Beginning of year__________________ $__ 2,862,508__$__ 2,700,480 Revision to timing of estimate mining life________ (311,991)____________ –

ion____________________________________________38,257________162,028 ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – End of period______________________ $__ 2,588,774__$__ 2,862,508 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- ——

During 2009, the company reviewed total proven and probable reserves, which resulted in the extension of the remaining life of the mine and, consequently, the extension of the cash flow projection and reduction of the asset retirement obligations and mineral properties.

There were no liabilities incurred or settled during fiscal 2009.

The provision for asset retirement obligations is based on the following key assumptions.

– The total undiscounted cash flow as at July 31, 2008 is $4,452,597.

– The expected settlement to be in 2023.

– A credit adjusted risk free rate at which the estimated payments have been discounted of 6%.

– An inflation rate of 2%.

9. Capital stock

__________________________________________________Number of ____________________________________________________ shares________ Amount ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – Beginning of period____________________55,703,312__$ 153,421,306 ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – End of period__________________________55,703,312__$ 153,421,306 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- ——

10. Options

The company has adopted a stock option plan which allows the company to grant options to directors, senior officers and employees of or consultants to the company or employees of a corporation providing management services to the company. The aggregate number of shares which may be subject to issuance pursuant to options granted under this plan is 3,500,000 shares.

The plan provides that the exercise price of an option granted under the plan shall not be less than the market price at the time of granting the option. Options have a maximum term of 10 years and terminate on the 90th day after the optionee ceased to be any of a director, officer, consultant or employee; on the 30th day after the optionee ceased to be an employee or consultant if the optionee was engaged in providing investor relations services for the company; or the earlier of the 90th day and the third month after the optionee ceased to be an employee or officer if the optionee is subject to the tax laws of the United States of America.

Notwithstanding that options can have a maximum term of 10 years it is presently the policy of the company to issue options for terms of five years.

The change in stock options issued during the quarter ended July 31, 2008 are as follows:

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at July 31, 2008:

________________________________________________ Outstanding__ Exercisable ____________________________________________________ options______ options

______________________________________________weighted______weighted ____________________________________________________ average______ average __________________________________________________ remaining____ remaining __________________________Options______ Options________ life__________life Exercise price________outstanding__ exercisable______ (years)______ (years) ——————————————————————– —— __________2.80____________ 10,000________10,000________ 0.04__________0.04 __________3.95____________106,000______ 106,000________ 0.32__________0.32 __________4.70____________ 19,500________19,500________ 1.15__________1.15 __________7.90____________309,000____________ -________ 4.79____________ – __________8.65____________245,000______ 122,500________ 3.50__________3.50 __________9.25____________ 75,000____________ -________ 4.81____________ – ________ 12.50____________ 40,000____________ -________ 4.24____________ – ——————————————————————– —— __2.80 – 12.50____________804,500______ 258,000________ 3.64__________1.88 ——————————————————————– —— ——————————————————————– ——

The fair value of each option at the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected price volatility. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.

The value ascribed to unexercised options recorded as a component of shareholders’ equity is as follows:

____________________________________________________JULY 31______ APRIL 30 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2008 ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – Beginning of period________________ $__ 1,284,136__$____ 674,137 Accretion of options granted________________________337,168________815,759 Exercise of options______________________________________ – ________(49,154) Options forfeited________________________________________ -______ (156,606) ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – End of period______________________ $__ 1,621,304__$__ 1,284,136 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- ——

11. Warrants

The changes in warrants outstanding are as follows:

____________________________________________________________Weighted ____________________________________________________ Number________average ________________________________________________________ of______ exercise ____________________________________________________ shares__________price ______________________________________________———————- —— Warrants outstanding – May 1, 2008__________________225,000__ $______13.00 Exercised________________________________________________ – ______________- ______________________________________________———————- —— Warrants outstanding – July 31, 2008________________225,000__ $______13.00 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- —— ____________________________________________________JULY 31______ APRIL 30 ______________________________________________________ 2008__________ 2008 ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – Beginning of period________________ $____ 677,891__$____ 595,163 Agents warrants issued in private placements______________- ________677,891 Exercise of warrants______________________________________-______ (595,163) ______________________________________________———————- —— Balance – End of period______________________ $____ 677,891__$____ 677,891 ______________________________________________———————- —— ______________________________________________———————- ——

12. Related party transactions

The following related party transactions occurred during the period:

(a) The company paid office facilities and administration services in the amount of $10,500 (2007 – $10,500) to a company related by directors in common.

(b) At July 31, 2008, accounts payable included $NIL (2008 – $3,947) owing to companies with directors in common. Amounts due to related parties are non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment.

These transactions were in the normal course of operations and were measured at the exchange value which represented the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.

13. Commitments

A net smelter royalty is payable on a sliding scale commencing at 2% if the price of gold sold is equal to or greater than US$300 per ounce and increasing to 4% if the price of gold sold is equal to or greater than US$500 per ounce. The royalty amount due is payable quarterly commencing on the third month anniversary of the commencement of commercial production from any of the properties and terminates upon a maximum aggregate payment of $15 million. During the period ended July 31, 2008, royalties under this agreement amounted to $522,736 (2008 – $450,710).

An agreement between Queenston Mining Inc. and the company was formed in April 2007 to explore the Morgan property. The company has agreed to spend $908,000 on exploration for the fiscal year 2009.

14. Segmented information

The company has one operating segment consisting of a mining and milling operation located in Kirkland Lake, Canada. During the periods ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 all of the company’s capital assets, revenues earned and operations were in Canada.

Management’s Discussion & Analysis (‘MD&A’)

First Quarter – Fiscal 2009

This MD&A is intended to help the reader understand Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (‘us’, ‘KGI’ or ‘the Company’), our operations and our present business environment.

This MD&A has been prepared as of September 12, 2008 and covers the results of operations for the quarter ended July 31, 2008. It is intended to supplement the unaudited Financial Statements and notes thereto which are expressed in Canadian Dollars and prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (‘GAAP’). This MD&A should be read in conjunction with both the annual audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended April 30, 2008 and the related annual MD&A. Additional information relating to the Company is available from the Company’s Annual Information Form (‘AIF’) filed with the Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements in this MD&A constitute ‘forward looking statements’. While these statements are made as of the date hereof they refer to future events. Any forward looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, but no guarantees or assurances can be given that actual results will be consistent with such statements.

Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

– Risks inherent in natural resource exploration, development and production

– Lack of operating cash flow and the Company’s reliance on additional capital

– Competition in the mineral exploration and mining industries

– Governmental regulation and environmental liability

– Uncertainty of title of resource properties

– Results of legal claims made by or against the Company

A comprehensive list of the risks and uncertainties are set out in the Company’s AIF. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward looking statements.

OUR BUSINESS

The Company is an operating gold mining company located in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada which owns the Macassa Mine and Mill and four contiguous formerly producing gold mining properties. The Company’s corporate goal is to expand its gold resources and reserves and reduce its operating costs to become a profitable gold producer.

The Company’s common shares trade on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) and the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) of the London Stock Exchange.

OPERATIONS REVIEW – INCLUDING A REVIEW OF REVENUES AND COSTS

The Company incurred a loss for the quarter ended July 31, 2008 of $3,353,500 or $0.06 per share, which compares with a net income of $905,772 or $NIL per share for the previous quarter and an income of $36,237 or $NIL per share for the same quarter in fiscal 2008. The principal causes of these variations are discussed below.

(1) Review of Production and Development Activities compared to the previous quarter (Q4/08) and the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q1/08).

a) Gold production was 9,193 ounces in the quarter, a decrease of 35% compared to the previous quarter (Q4/08: 14,090) and a 30% decrease compared to Q1/08 (13,204 ounces). This was a consequence of lower than forecasted grades and tons being realized within the existing mine due to above normal seismic activity in one area of the mine necessitating a change to our planned production schedule. Scheduled work to electrical power lines supplying the Company property and unscheduled repairs to the hoist together with difficulties associated with pastefill also disrupted production during the quarter. Management are confident that shortfalls in production will be recouped during the balance of the year.

b) Head grade for the quarter was 0.289 ounces per ton (opt), a decrease of 29% compared to the previous quarter (Q4/08: 0.404 opt) and 25% from the same quarter in fiscal 2008 (0.385 opt) for reasons mentioned above in (1)a) and from the processing of waste tons through the mill. A total of 1,488 waste tons were processed causing the head grade to fall from 0.303 opt to 0.289 opt.

c) Operating lateral and vertical development decreased 6% to 1,776 feet from the previous quarter (Q4/08: 1,894 feet). Operating development was also 26% lower than in Q1/08: (2,412 feet) because key headings needed redesigning in the mine plan after analysis of seismic data highlighted the risk of difficult ground control conditions in these areas.

d) Operating development associated with the SMC (ore and waste) represented 78% (1,382 feet) of all operating development within the quarter and is expected to increase from this level in future quarters.

e) A program of definition drilling and ore delineation through development continues to enhance knowledge of the SMC’s expanding reserve and resource base. Ore generated from the development and delineation of the SMC throughout Q1/09 was 7,643 tons grading 0.353 opt with a recovery rate of 96.3% for 2,597 ounces produced. The contribution from this new area represented 23% of the tons milled and generated 28% of ounces produced. Significantly, the grade realized in the SMC was 21% higher than the quarterly head grade milled (0.35 opt versus 0.29 opt).

f) The level of capital development decreased from the previous quarter by 19% to 898 feet of vertical and lateral development (Q4/ 08 1,102 feet). These levels represent an increase of 64% compared Q1/08 (547 feet). The increasing trend in capital development is due to long term access development associated with the SMC. Capital development expenditure in Q2/09 and future quarters will be considerably higher with development planned for the SMC on 5025′, 5300′ and 5600′ levels. The majority of this development is planned to take place between the 5300′ and 5600′ levels and will include the creation of 2,400 feet of conveyor drift and, starting in Q3/Q4 of fiscal 2009, ramp development to access zones below the 5300′ elevation.

g) During the quarter significant development progress was made on ventilation boosting stations on the 4250′, 4750′ and 5300′ levels. These stations, together with stations to be located on 4500′ and 5000′ levels, will double the mine ventilation available for the SMC on 5000′ and 5300′ levels.

h) The Company continued to invest in the development and manufacture of a ‘micro miner’ machine which has been designed to drill and bolt remotely in various difficult or challenging headings. This new equipment will come into use before October, 2008 and is expected to improve operating effectiveness in areas with poor ground conditions and enhance worker safety.

i) The Company also continued to rebuild scoops which will be better suited to the working conditions and anticipated future requirements of the mine. Two scoops have now been successfully rebuilt and are operational. A third will be completed during the second quarter.

j) A total of 42,621 tons of rock were hoisted from underground operations, of which 33,063 tons were milled as ore producing 9,193 ounces of gold (Q1/08: hoisted tons:37,259, milled tons: 35,516 and 13,204 ounces of gold). In the previous quarter: 44,432 tons were hoisted, 33,166 tons were milled, and from that 14,089 ounces were produced. The hoisted rock for the first quarter was down slightly over the previous quarter for reasons outlined in paragraph (1)a) above.

k) As a proportion of total production, use of long hole production mining methods remained relatively static at 25% between quarters. This trend is due to development of less steeply dipping reserves, which are more common in the SMC and now represent the largest proportion of developed reserves. Dilution control initiatives continue to be successful due to a modified drill pattern and a more appropriate selection of explosives.

(2) Review of Financial Results compared to the quarter ended July 31, 2007:

a) Gold revenues were 29% lower at $8.0 million (2008: $11.3 million).

b) Operating expenses increased 2% to $10.1 million (2008: $9.9 million). This increase was a function of higher mining costs ($784,878), general site expenses ($201,133) and stock based compensation ($112,005). These increases were however offset by decreases in royalties ($133,433), amortization and depletion ($81,828) and inventory adjustments ($746,590).

Mining cost increases were primarily a function of higher labour costs ($277,692) resulting from an average annual wage increases of 3% for production workers; materials ($283,848) reflecting increasing commodity prices and increased production efforts and contractors ($307,073) as more independent contractors were used for definition drilling and ore development.

General site costs were up 19%, which is consistent with salary/ wage and associated burden increases (11%), materials (2%) and reduced capital development allocations (6%).

Amortization expenses were unchanged during the quarter, but the depletion charge decreased due to the increased reserve calculation at the end of fiscal 2008, combined with a decrease in production.

c) General and administrative expenses were 28% lower at $526,120 (2008: $728,384). This reduction was due to lower accounting, legal, listing and investor relation costs.

d) Exploration costs remained consistent at $813,616 (2008: $786,826), with an increase of only 3%.

e) Capital spending on mine development doubled to $1,350,262 (2008: $655,949). Most of this increase was attributable to ongoing programs to develop and access the SMC and, in particular, the 5600′ level.

f) Capital spending on equipment was 22% lower at $953,829 (2008: $1,226,793). The Company’s main investments for the quarter included; $0.4 million in the purchase of new wabi cars and locomotives, $85,000 in our scoop rebuilding project and a further $0.2 million in the micro-miner project.

g) Total spending including operating costs, capital spending and royalties increased $0.7 million to $11.3 million (2008: $10.6 million).

h) Other income decreased $98,298 to $304,083 (2008: $402,381) mainly due to interest income on lower cash balances of $143,085 which were partially offset by increases in income from rented equipment.

(3) Review of Financial Results compared to the quarter ended April 30, 2008:

a) Gold revenues were 40% lower at $8.0 million (2008: $13.2 million), reflecting a 37% decrease in ounces sold as explained in section (1)a) and a 4% decrease in the realized gold price in Canadian dollars.

b) Operating expenses decreased 12% to $10.1 million (2008: $11.4 million). This fall in spending was due to lower mining costs ($408,381), changes in gold inventory ($659,828) and royalties ($212,172).

Decreases in mining costs are primarily attributable to year end adjustments including a company incentive bonus and a re- classification of expenses to property, plant and equipment.

Royalty expenses decreased due to a decrease in gold revenues.

c) General and administrative expenses were up 4% to $526,120 (2008: $505,348) as a result of higher legal fees associated with preparing for the Company’s forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

d) Exploration expenditure rose 3% or $21,722 to $813,616 (2008: $791,894). These costs remain relatively consistent over time given the overall importance of our ongoing exploration programs.

e) Capital spending on mine development was unchanged at $1.4 million (2008: $1.4 million) reflecting the ongoing SMC development. Capital spending on property and equipment however increased $0.6 million to $1.0 million (2008: $0.4 million), with the continuation of projects mentioned in (2)h&i and the purchase of new mobile equipment for the SMC.

f) Total spending including operating costs, capital spending and royalties decreased $1.3 million to $11.3 million (2008: 12.6 million).

g) Other income decreased to $304,083 (2008: $368,326) mainly due to a decrease in interest received on lower cash balances.

Summary of Quarterly Results

The quarterly results for the Company for the last eight fiscal quarters are set out in the following table.

——————————————————————– —— Quarterly Results (All amounts in 000s of Canadian Dollars, except__________________ 4th______3rd______2nd______1st Loss per share figures)________________Quarter__Quarter__Quarter__Quarter ——————————————————————– —— Fiscal 2009

e______________________________________________________________7,952 Net Income (Loss)__________________________________________________ (3,354) Loss per Share (Basic & Diluted)____________________________________ (0.06) Fiscal 2008 Revenue__________________________________13,198____9,576____7,362__ 11,300 Net Income (Loss)__________________________ 906__ (1,895)__(2,393)______36 Loss per Share (Basic & Diluted)__________ 0.00____(0.02)__ (0.04)____0.00 Fiscal 2007 Revenue__________________________________10,529____8,212____9,398 Net Loss________________________________ (1,191)__(2,530)__(1,367) Loss per Share (Basic & Diluted)__________(0.01)__ (0.06)__ (0.03) ——————————————————————– ——

Compared to the previous quarter, the number of full time employees rose 2% from 219 to 224. The Company’s training program remains successful with 6 new workers being integrated into the workforce. This program remains an important cornerstone to the Company’s developing self-reliance in a competitive labour market. Employee retention is also being enhanced by the introduction of personnel development plans and a number of other retention schemes.

The Company also maintained its reputation for safe working practices during the quarter. There were no lost time accidents on the property (including contractors) and medical aid frequency remained low at 1.5 on the MASHA ratings scale. Currently the Company is ranked #1 for MASHA’s Award of Excellence for mines with less than 250 employees. Three new Mine Rescue Personnel were also trained during the quarter, bringing the total number of trained rescuers on site to 24.

Exploration Update

During the first quarter, four electric drills were dedicated to exploration and two air machines were shared between the exploration and production departments. Thirty-thousand feet of exploration drilling was completed during the quarter and the two air machines have now been returned to exploration.

432 feet of drifting east along the Kirkland Lake Gold/South Claims property boundary was completed including excavation of drill bays to facilitate testing of an area within the SMC, the New South Zone, on both the 100% KGI property as well as the South Claims with Queenston Mining. Exploration drilling in this area will take place during the second quarter.

Excavation of new drill bays on the 4500′ and 5000′ levels will be completed in the second quarter. These new bays will facilitate testing of the potential east extension of the SMC as well as hanging wall mineralization to the east and above the 4500′ elevation.

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical results of the Company’s exploration programs and operations disclosed in this MD&A have been reviewed, verified (including sampling, analytical and test data) and compiled by the Company’s geological and production staff (which includes a ‘qualified person’ in each department, Stewart Carmichael P.Geo., the Company’s Chief Exploration Geologist in respect of exploration results, and Steve Gray, P.Geo., the Company’s Chief Production Geologist in respect of production results, for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, of the Canadian Securities Administrators). They also supervised the preparation of the information that forms the basis of the technical disclosure in this MD&A.

Quality Assurance & Control

The Company has implemented a quality assurance and control (QA/ QC) program to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with the best possible practices. The drill core is sawn in half with half of the core samples shipped to the Swastika Laboratories in Swastika, Ontario or to the Macassa mine laboratory for analysis. The other half of the core is retained for future assay verification. Other QA/QC includes the insertion of blanks, and the regular re-assaying of pulps/rejects at alternate certified labs (Polymet, Accurassay). Gold analysis is conducted by fire assay using atomic absorption or gravimetric finish. The laboratory re-assays at least 10% of all samples and additional checks may be run on anomalous values.

The reserves and resources amounts disclosed in this MD&A have been prepared and verified by Glenn R. Clark, P.Eng., an independent ‘qualified person’ for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, of the Canadian Securities Administrators).

OUTLOOK

The Company continues to

– Invest heavily in its people and equipment to improve production and partially finance the ongoing exploration program, and

– Attract and retain underground employees by adopting and implementing best practices in its employee relations, investing in training programs and promoting employee retention schemes.

Production forecasts for fiscal year ending April 30, 2009 indicate annual gold production in the range of 58,000 to 62,000 oz. See ‘Forward Looking Information’ for a description of the factors that may cause actual results to differ from this forecast.

Mine design, definition drilling and development in the SMC remain the key areas of management focus for fiscal 2009.

LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL POSITION

To date, the Company has relied significantly on private placement financings of equity securities to finance its operations. With current cash resources and expenses exceeding income at this stage, the liquidity risk could be material. Success will depend, for the most part, upon increasing production, adding to reserves as cost effectively as possible and maintaining tight controls over material price increases and expenditure generally.

Sales of gold dore bars and the majority of the Company’s expenses are incurred in Canadian Dollars therefore the Company is substantially protected against movements in foreign exchange. The Company’s principal exchange rate risk relates to movements between the Canadian Dollar and US Dollar on the price of gold.

Our holding of cash balances is kept under constant review and surplus funds are held on deposit at the best available market rates set by reference to the prevailing Prime Rate. There are no fixed, floating rate or interest free financial liabilities by way of borrowing.

Cash resources, (cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments) were as follows:

————————————– ________________________At July 31, ______________———————— Resource____________ 2008________ 2007 ————————————– Cash $CDN______12,120,079__ 34,264,320 ————————————– Cash $US______________122______ 20,855 ————————————– Short-term Investments__ 15,474,809____________0 ————————————– Total__________27,595,010__ 34,285,175 ————————————–

Interest received on Canadian Dollar deposits range from 1.1 – 3.0% per year and interest received on US dollar balances is currently 0.75% per year. A breakdown of restricted cash and investments are available in Notes 3 and 4 of the accompanying Financial Statements.

The cash flow statement shows that the Company had a $1.1 million outflow of cash for the quarter relating to operating activities. This cash outflow was mainly a consequence of a $3.4 million net loss in the period.

There were no financing activities during the quarter.

Net investing activities of $2.4 million included the purchase of mine equipment and capital development of $2.3 million and a roll- over in the Canadian Government Treasury Bills of $15.2 million.

As at September 12, 2008 the Company’s cash resources are $25.46 million. These funds are expected to be sufficient to fund the Company’s planned exploration and development activities for the next 12-18 months.

Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, security deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. At July 31, 2008, the carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair values based on the nature of these instruments.

As at July 31, 2008, the Company had an outstanding commodity contract wi

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