SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C., 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
FOR PERIOD ENDED February 13, 2003
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 01-31380
KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 300, 570 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, V6C 3P1
(Address of principal executive offices)
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P.O. Box 370
KIRKLANDLAKE, ON, P2N 3J7
February 13, 2003 Symbol: TSX-VE:KGI
Drilling Continues to Expand Ore Zones in Upper Shaft #3 at Macassa
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce additional results from holes drilled from the 3835 level, (the uppermost level), at the Macassa Mine up-plunge towards surface. The exploration and subsequent definition of ore blocks above the 3835’ level is one of the strategic targets of the exploration campaign in progress. The Company purchased the Macassa Mine and the 2,000 ton per day mill along with four contiguous former gold producing properties – Kirkland Lake Gold, Tech-Hughes, Lake Shore and Wright Hargreaves - in December 2001 (see attached long section). The Macassa Mine is now producing from the uppermost three levels – the 3835, 4250 and 4500 levels - as the dewatering program continues down to the 5700 level.
A comprehensive exploration program both underground and on surface is underway seeking to develop ore zones above the 3835 level at Shaft #3, delineate and develop additional ore in open stopes between the 4500 and 3835 levels, and to prove up more ore in horizontal stopes further to the east that can be accessed from Shaft #2, which will be re-commissioned later in the Spring 2003. Surface drilling is targeted at building ore zones for the Lake Shore ramp which will be re-opened for the commencement of mining in April 2003. Results from these other programs are being compiled and will be issued during the week of March 3rd.
The Company has set forth previous drilling results from above the 3835 level (see news releases dated September 11th and November 13th, 2002) where mineralization has been identified up to 570 vertical feet above the level and is open above 3500 feet to surface. The latest round of results continues to successfully define the two vein structures as well as extend them 300 feet to the east.
The drilling has returned significant intersections above this level on two parallel veins - the ’04 Break (North Zone), and the South Zone. Previously reported results include 1.00 ounces of gold per ton (cut and 1.57 uncut) over 14.5 feet (6.6 feet true width (“TW ”)) in hole 38-104, 0.32 ounces of gold per ton (0.38 uncut) over 32.3 feet(13.9feet TW) in hole 38-106, and 1.69 ounces of gold per ton over 6.2 feet (3.8 feet TW) in hole 38-103.
The current drilling is taking place on 50 to100 foot centres to better define the zones (definition, and exploration drilling). Significant results include0.63 ounces of gold per ton over 21.0 feet (10.5 feet TW) on the South Zone, and0.61 ounces of gold per ton over 6.0 feet(3.1 feet TW) on the ’04 Break (North Zone) in hole 38-182. Hole 38-176 has intersected new mineralization 300 feet west of all previous drilling, and associated with porphyry. Results here include 2.00 ounces of gold per ton over 1.4 feet (0.7 feet TW) on the South Zone, and 0.23 ounces of gold per ton over 8.2 feet (4.3 feet TW) on the ’04 Break (North Zone). The mineralization is open above for 3,500 feet.
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The attached long sections indicate the locations for these holes. The following table summarizes the new drill results and the quoted ore zones, breaks and veins are indicated in the attached sections and graphics.
| HOLE | ASSAY | |||||
| DRILL | VEIN | FROM | TO | DIP | AZIMUTH | (oz. per ton/feet) |
| HOLE | (feet) | (feet) | (degrees) | (degrees) | ||
| No. | ||||||
| 38-182 | SOUTH ZONE | 661.0 | 682.0 | +22 | 023 | 0.63/21.0’=10.5’TW VG |
| INCLUDING | 661.0 | 663.8 | +22 | 023 | 1.01/2.8’=1.4’TW | |
| INCLUDING | 676.0 | 682.0 | +22 | 023 | 1.40/6.0’=3.0’TWVG | |
| ’04 BREAK | 750.0 | 756.0 | +21.5 | 022.5 | 0.61/6.0’=3.1’TWVG | |
| INCLUDING | 751.1 | 752.1 | +21.5 | 022.5 | 3.18/1.0’=0.5’TW VG | |
| 38-137 | ’04 BREAK | 159.5 | 161.2 | -13 | 207 | 1.35/1.7’=1.3’TW |
| 173.1 | 177.7 | -13 | 207 | 0.33/4.6’=3.5’TW | ||
| 38-150 | ’04 BREAK | 127.8 | 129.4 | +42 | 218 | 2.26/1.6’=1.0’TW |
| 38-151 | ’04 BREAK | 123.0 | 127.6 | +50 | 218 | 0.33/4.6’=2.7’TW |
| 38-156 | NEW VEIN | 500.3 | 504.5 | +24 | 016 | 1.09/4.2’=2.4’TW CUT (1.63/4.2’UNCUT) |
| INCLUDING | 500.3 | 501.3 | +24 | 016 | 5.78/1.0’=0.6’TW | |
| SOUTH ZONE | 652.8 | 656.0 | +29 | 019 | 0.49/3.2’=1.5’TW | |
| 38-157 | ’04 BREAK | 921.3 | 930.0 | +23.5 | 026 | 0.27/8.7’=3.9’TW |
| INCLUDING | 921.3 | 927.1 | +23.5 | 026 | 0.37/5.8’=2.6’TW | |
| 38-159 | NEW VEIN | 153.1 | 154.5 | +27 | 224 | 0.34/1.4’=0.7’TW |
’04 BREAK | 182.0 | 185.4 | +27 | 224 | 0.89/3.4’=1.7’TW | |
| 38-163 | SOUTH ZONE | 883.0 | 919.0 | +34 | 26 | 0.05/36.0’=12.6’TW |
| ’04 BREAK | 1219.0 | 1220.0 | +34.5 | 32 | 0.42/1.0’=0.3’TW | |
| 38-164 | ’04 BREAK | 136.9 | 138.9 | +45 | 234 | 0.74/2.0’=0.5’TW |
| 38-176 | SOUTH ZONE | 546.9 | 548.3 | +34 | 359 | 2.00/1.4’=0.7’TW |
| ’04 BREAK | 646.5 | 654.7 | +34 | 359 | 0.23/8.2’=4.3’TW | |
| INCLUDING | 647.7 | 650.0 | +34 | 359 | 0.51/2.3’=1.2’TW | |
| 38-177 | ’04 BREAK | 703.8 | 707.0 | +22 | 015 | 0.97/3.2’=1.9’TW |
T.W.= True Width V.G.=Visible Gold CUT= cut to 3.50 oz./ton
“The new drilling is significant as it is proving up the continuity of the ore zones in both the North and South veins,” said Mike Sutton, Chief Geologist. ”Recent drilling indicates that the mineralization appears to be more extensive than previously anticipated.“
The results of the Company’s underground diamond drilling program and the technical disclosure contained in this news release have been reviewed, verified (including sampling, analytical and test data) and compiled by the Company's geological staff (which includes a ‘qualified person’, Michael Sutton P.Geo. for the purpose of NI 43-101,Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects). The Company has implemented a quality control 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 for analysis. The other half of the core is retained for future assay verification. Gold
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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 Company’s Kirkland Lake properties are the subject of a report prepared by Roland H. Ridler, B.A.Sc.(hons.), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Econ.Geol.), P.D., entitledKirkland Lake Mineral Properties (Macassa Mine, Kirkland Lake Gold, Teck-Hughes, Lake Shore, Wright-Hargreaves dated November 30, 2001.A copy of the report has been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com <http://www.sedar.com>).
For further information, please contact:
Brian A. Hinchcliffe (705) 567-5208
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC. (the Registrant)
Date: February 13, 2003 By: Signed“Sandra Lee”
Signature
Sandra Lee, Secretary
Name* Title
*Print name and title under the signature of the signing officer
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