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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

Environment

Oct 15, 2014
At Kirkland Lake Gold, we believe a society we must balance the creation of goods and services that supply our needs, wants and economic growth with the resulting use or consumption of the earth’s resources. The Company recognizes that mining activity impacts the natural and human environment as well as the economic environment. Responsible mining must involve environmental consideration in all phases of our operation.
 
We conduct our business at Kirkland Lake Gold in a manner designed to protect our employees, public health and the environment in accordance with the principles outlined in the Company’s Statement of Environmental Policy and Principals, as summarized below.
 
Our support for the protection of the environment requires us to strive towards a performance record that places us as a leader in our industry. Please click on the link below to obtain the information from Kirkland Lake Gold's 2013 Toxic Substance Reduction Accounting Report for 2013, and Plan Summaries for 2011 and 2012 made available to the public as required by the Ontario Toxic Reduction Act, 2009.
 
2011 Toxic Substance Reduction Plan


COMMITMENT
Commitment of the necessary resources and designates appropriate accountabilities to assure operational performance consistent with the Company's Statement of Environmental Policy and Principles. An evaluation of potential environmental consequences and appropriate treatment of these consequences is integrated into business decision-making at all levels. Quarterly reports are made to Senior Management and to the Board of Directors on environmental activities and operational performance consistent with this policy.

PARTICIPATION
All employees and contractors are expected to know and follow the Statement of Environmental Policy and Principles. Employees and contractors are provided with a copy of this statement, and employees are trained in applicable environmental requirements for their jobs. Copies of this statement are posted in key areas of the workplace.

COMPLIANCE
The Company assesses, plans, constructs, operates and reclaims our site in compliance with all applicable legislation. In the absence of legislation, we apply technically proven and economically feasible measures to protect the environment. Employees are expected to comply with all environmental laws and regulations and are trained in the appropriate handling of environmental matters as they relate to specific jobs or responsibilities.

CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
Kirkland Lake Gold periodically evaluates its environmental programs and strives for continual improvements. We audit our operation for environmental performance on a regular basis. Management sets environmental performance targets and objectives, and progress on accomplishing these targets and objectives is monitored as part of annual performance reviews and compensation evaluations. In addition, we support research directed at expanding scientific knowledge of the industry’s impact on the environment and improved treatment, prevention and management technologies.

PUBLIC POLICY
Kirkland Lake Gold works with the governments and public to develop sound, workable legislation that promotes the best balance between utilization of our natural resources and the protection of the environment. We strive to enhance communications and understanding with governments, employees and the public. Our employees actively participate in community projects and as appropriate, we also make our equipment and facilities available.

LEADERSHIP
Our support for the protection of the environment requires us to strive towards a performance record that places us as a leader in our industry.

Source: http://www.klgold.com/Sustainability/Environment.aspx

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