Fosterville drives Kirkland production

ASX, TSX and NYSE-listed Kirkland Lake Gold has reported a strong second quarter and half-year on the back of increased gold production and higher gold prices.

Despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kirkland Lake reported a 54% increase in quarterly production which reached 329 770 oz in the three months to June, compared with the 214 593 oz delivered in the previous corresponding period, while gold production in the interim period increased from the 446 472 oz produced in the first half of 2019 to 660 634 oz.