Jan 9 (Reuters) - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd KL.TO
* Kirkland Lake Gold exceeds production guidance with 2016 pro forma gold production of 542,751 oz; record operational performance at Macassa & Fosterville
* In 2017, KL Gold intends to maintain a production base of over 500,000 ounces Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN1VHfNG Further company coverage: KL.TO