Darren Hall - Kirkland Lake COO

Mr. Darren Hall serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Company. since December 7, 2015. Mr. Hall is an integral member of the Newmarket executive team and is responsible for all of Newmarkets operating mines and growth projects. Mr. Halls wealth of experience is valuable asset for Newmarket as the Company works to maintain its strong foundation of quality gold production and execute a clearly defined asset consolidation strategy. Mr. Hall has proven to be a successful and trusted leader through his operational accomplishments. He brings a strong reputation for managing large workforces and multiple underground and open pit gold mines in a variety of jurisdictions. He has a proven track record of increasing production, reducing operating costs, improving capital effectiveness and promoting health, safety and business excellence while maintaining a strong team working environment. Prior to joining Newmarket, Mr. Hall worked with Newmont Mining Corporationrationration, one of the worlds largest gold producers, for 29 years where he held roles of increasing operational responsibility throughout the organization. Most recently in Australia, Mr. Hall served as General Manager of the Boddington Gold Mine where he led a team of 1, 800 employees producing 750, 000 ounces of gold annually. Under his leadership, he achieved a 70 percent reduction in the reportable injury frequency rate, a 35 percent reduction in Allin sustaining costs, significant improvements in mill throughput, productivity and mine performance ensuring capital discipline. Prior to this, Mr. Hall served as Group Executive Operations for Newmont Asia Pacific where he managed a team of 14, 000 employees producing 1.8 million ounces of gold annually from six operating mines across three countries. since 2015.