Category: Silver / Gold

Detour Gold Announces Positive Results From Its 20m X 20m Infill Drilling Test Block at Detour Lake in Ontario

Detour Gold Corporation (TSX: DGC) ("Detour Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to report positive results from its infill drilling program on a 20 metre by 20 metre grid in the eastern portion of the Detour Lake deposit (West Pit area). The drilling program of 8,101 metres (53 holes) was completed in the last quarter of 2008 to infill an area of 80 metres along strike (19,420E to 19,500E) by 370 metres in width (north-south), from surface to a depth of 160 metres (referred to as the "20m X 20m Test Block").

Overall, the results of the 20m X 20m Test Block when compared to the previous 40m x 40m drill hole spacing confirm the following:

- Approximately same number of gold ounces in measured and indicated categories

- Slight improvement in average gold grade (measured + indicated)

- Continuity of three main mineralized envelopes

- Drill spacing of 40 metres by 40 metres is adequate for the deposit

The table below compares the mineral resources contained in the Test Block with a drill spacing of 20 metres versus the initial 40 metres.


         Mineral Resources Contained in Detour Lake Test Block(1)
           (capped at 20 g/t Au; cut-off grade of 0.50 g/t Au)
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                         Measured                        Indicated
                         Category                         Category
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Drill
Spacing        Tonnes      Grade      Gold      Tonnes      Grade      Gold
(m)            (000's)   (g/t Au)   Ounces      (000's)   (g/t Au)   Ounces
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40X40             761       1.74    42,525       3,831       1.23   151,142
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20X20           1,129       1.74    63,205       3,041       1.26   123,273
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Difference                            +49%                             -18%
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                        Measured and                      Inferred
                   Indicated Categories                   Category
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Drill
Spacing        Tonnes      Grade      Gold      Tonnes      Grade      Gold
(m)            (000's)   (g/t Au)   Ounces      (000's)   (g/t Au)   Ounces
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40X40           4,592       1.31   193,667         245       1.12     8,842
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20X20           4,170       1.39   186,478          22       1.23       858
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Difference                             -4%                             -90%
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(1) The mineral resource estimate uses the same parameters and methodology
    as the one released on July 2, 2008 for the Detour Lake deposit based on
    a US$700/oz gold price.

Gerald Panneton, President and CEO of Detour Gold, commented: "We are very satisfied with these 20m X 20m infill results, which add greater confidence in our understanding of the continuity of the main mineralized zones with relatively no loss in ounces in the measured and indicated categories. It further indicates the adequacy of our 40 metres drill spacing for the upcoming mineral reserve statement that will be included in the pre-feasibility study expected to be released in the second quarter of 2009."

Detour Gold has currently four drill rigs on site with two testing the footwall mineralization, from surface to 200 metres, on the south side of the former open pit and the other two completing the infill drilling further to the west.

Significant mineralized (uncut) intervals encountered in the 20m X 20m Test Block are shown below.


Test Block - West Pit Area
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DG-08-553            DG-08-554            DG-08-557            DG-08-561
------------         ------------         ------------         ------------
7.68 g/t             4.31 g/t             5.80 g/t             10.35 g/t
 over 23.0 m          over 24.0 m          over 13.0 m          over 11.0 m
DG-08-567            DG-08-568            DG-08-571            DG-08-576
------------         ------------         ------------         ------------
24.97 g/t            3.04 g/t             10.20 g/t            6.43 g/t
 over 8.0 m           over 23.0 m          over 12.0 m          over 17.0 m
                                          2.18 g/t
                                           over 31.5 m
DG-08-577            DG-08-580            DG-08-581            DG-08-583
------------         ------------         ------------         ------------
1.24 g/t             2.15 g/t             1.42 g/t             2.50 g/t
 over 50.0 m          over 33.0 m          over 36.0 m          over 24.0 m
DG-08-584            DG-08-593            DG-08-594            DG-08-598
------------         ------------         ------------         ------------
1.56 g/t             1.29 g/t             5.08 g/t             13.37 g/t
 over 38.0 m          over 43.0 m          over 14.0 m          over 7.0 m
DG-08-600            DG-08-601            DG-08-602            DG-08-603
------------         ------------         ------------         ------------
14.31 g/t            1.41 g/t             2.16 g/t             3.71 g/t
 over 10.0 m          over 64.0 m          over 63.5 m          over 28.0 m
DG-08-604
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1.44 g/t
 over 53.0 m

Complete tables of results, surface and longitudinal plans and cross-sections for the Detour Lake deposit are posted on the Company's website www.detourgold.com /Projects/Detour Lake or http://www.detourgold.com/s/LatestDrillResults.asp or on the home page "Explore Detour Lake".

Detour Gold's infill drilling program is being managed by Project Manager, Mr. Roger Aubertin, P.Eng. The 20m X 20m Test Block mineral resource estimate was prepared by Thon Consulting of Smithers, British Columbia and subsequently verified by Robert Crepeau, P.Eng., consultant for Detour Gold. Both Mr. Aubertin and Mr. Crepeau are Qualified Persons within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 and have verified and approved the data disclosed in this release.

Samples are prepared and assayed at SGS Minerals Services in Don Mills, Ontario, Canada. Analysis for gold is done on sawn half core samples using fire assay (AA finish). Samples with higher grade gold (greater than 5 g/t) are re-assayed using the pulp and metallics procedures. Standard reference materials, blank and field duplicate samples are inserted prior to shipment from site to monitor the quality control of the assay data. For additional information on Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC"), refer to the press release dated April 11, 2007.


            Detour Lake Project - Highlights of Drill Results
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Hole No.   Section       From    To  Length     Au     Au Cut  Host
           No.             (m)   (m)     (m) Uncut  to 20 g/t  Rock Unit
                                              (g/t)      (g/t)
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DG-08-553  19,440E       87.0  94.0     7.0   1.70       1.70
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        120.0 143.0    23.0   7.68       2.78  Contact
                                                                CMH/MF
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 126.5 127.0     0.5 136.18      20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 127.5 128.0     0.5  79.48      20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 131.5 132.0     0.5  70.01      20.00
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DG-08-554  19,480E       66.0  83.0    17.0   0.83       0.83
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        123.0 147.0    24.0   4.31       2.23  Lower Pillow
                                                                Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 125.0 126.0     1.0  24.40     20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 134.5 135.0     0.5 110.90     20.00
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DG-08-555  19,500E       31.6  47.0    15.4   1.38      1.38
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-556  19,420E       28.0  36.0     8.0   5.35      5.11  Lower Mafic
(West Pit)                                                     Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 28.5  29.0     0.5  23.72     20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         75.0  95.0    20.0   1.01      1.01----------------
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DG-08-557  19,420E       56.0  69.0    13.0   5.80      1.55  Lower Massive
(West Pit)                                                     Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 60.0  60.5     0.5 130.46     20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        107.0 122.5    15.5   2.54      2.54  Contact CMH/MF
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DG-08-558  19,500E       30.0  40.0    10.0   1.37      1.37
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         60.0  75.0    15.0   3.04      2.54  Contact CMH/MF
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 71.0  72.0     1.0  27.56     20.00
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DG-08-559  19,500E      108.0 115.0     7.0   3.85      3.85  Lower Massive
(West Pit)                                                     Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-560  19,420E      118.0 153.0    35.0   0.82      0.82  Contact CMH/MF
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-561  19,420E       94.0 103.0     9.0   2.76      1.47
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 102.0 102.5     0.5  43.23     20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        146.0 153.0     7.0   7.04      3.38  Lower Massive
                                                               Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 147.0 147.5     0.5  28.18     20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 150.0 150.5     0.5  63.08     20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        171.0 182.0    11.0  10.35      2.39  Contact CMH/MF
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 175.2 175.7     0.5 195.26     20.00
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DG-08-562  19,500E      124.0 132.0     8.0   5.29      3.46  Lower Massive
(West Pit)                                                     Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 124.0 125.0     1.0  34.66     20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        179.0 186.0     7.0   4.32      3.13  SLDZ
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 183.0 184.0     1.0  28.32     20.00
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DG-08-563  19,500E  No Significant Results.
(West Pit)
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DG-08-564  19,420E       41.0  56.0    15.0   1.27     1.27
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         67.0  72.0     5.0   1.99     1.99
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        109.0 117.0     8.0   2.56     2.56
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DG-08-566  19,500E       20.5  28.0     7.5   2.14     2.14
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-567  19,420E       51.0  59.0     8.0  24.97     4.03  Lower Pillow
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 52.5  53.0     0.5  22.48    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 56.0  56.5     0.5 110.98    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 56.5  57.0     0.5 261.55    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         70.0  83.0    13.0   1.52     1.51
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 74.0  74.5     0.5  20.14    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        137.0 160.0    23.0   1.94     1.85  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 143.5 144.0     0.5  24.10    20.00
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DG-08-568  19,500E       23.0  46.0    23.0   3.04     1.60  Lower Pillow
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 44.0  44.5     0.5  86.57    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         60.0  67.0     7.0   1.04     1.04
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         87.0  94.0     7.0   2.66     2.66
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        113.0 120.0     7.0   1.04     1.04
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DG-08-570  19,420E       14.0  26.0    12.0   0.68     0.68
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        122.0 138.0    16.0   1.67     1.67  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        158.0 165.0     7.0   4.22     4.22  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
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DG-08-571  19,500E       51.0  63.0    12.0  10.20     1.52  Lower
(West Pit)                                                    Pillow Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 51.5  52.0     0.5 228.29    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         95.0 126.5    31.5   2.18     1.93  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 112.0 112.5     0.5  35.51    20.00
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DG-08-572  19,420E       49.0  66.0    17.0   1.53     1.53  Lower Pillow
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-573  19,500E       15.0  23.0     8.0   1.35     1.35
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         68.0  75.0     7.0   5.88     2.02  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 69.0  69.5     0.5  74.06    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         98.0 114.0    16.0   2.79     2.79  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        133.0 140.0     7.0   5.42     1.66  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 136.0 136.5     0.5  72.71    20.00
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DG-08-574  19,420E       87.0  97.0    10.0   0.75     0.75
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-575  19,420E      110.0 121.0    11.0   2.14     2.14
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-576  19,500E       47.0  72.0    25.0   0.70     0.70
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        110.0 117.0     7.0   4.73     2.96  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 112.0 113.0     1.0  32.39    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        128.0 145.0    17.0   6.43     2.83  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 139.5 140.0     0.5  73.37    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------                   Inc. 143.0 144.0     1.0  54.51    20.00
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DG-08-577  19,420E       36.0  86.0    50.0   1.24     1.24  Upper MF/PF
(West Pit)                                                    contact
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        100.0 108.0     8.0   0.96     0.96
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        130.0 138.0     8.0   1.31     1.31
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DG-08-578  19,500E       20.0  37.0    17.0   1.17     1.17
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         81.0  91.0    10.0   2.24     2.24
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        121.0 129.0     8.0   1.39     1.39
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DG-08-579  19,420E  No Significant Results.
(West Pit)
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DG-08-580  19,500E       44.0  62.0    18.0   0.76     0.76
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         74.0  83.0     9.0   1.21     1.21
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         96.0 129.0    33.0   2.15     2.15  Upper Massive
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        142.0 151.0     9.0   1.01     1.01
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DG-08-581  19,440E       66.0 102.0    36.0   1.42     1.42  Upper MF/
(West Pit)                                                    PF contact
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        126.0 141.0    15.0   1.70     1.70  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
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DG-08-582  19,500E       22.0  30.0     8.0   1.37     1.37
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         52.0  74.0    22.0   0.91     0.91
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DG-08-582A 19,500E       59.0  70.0    11.0   0.67     0.67
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-583  19,440E       76.0  84.0     8.0   1.27     1.27
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        188.0 212.0    24.0   2.50     1.65  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 205.5 206.0     0.5  60.94    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        236.0 243.0     7.0   1.08     1.08
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DG-08-584  19,480E       20.0  37.0    17.0   0.83     0.83
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        127.0 165.0    38.0   1.56     1.56  PF/MF
                                                              contact
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DG-08-585  19,480E       95.0 110.0    15.0   1.65     1.65
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-586  19,440E       11.0  33.0    22.0   0.50     0.50
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        142.0 154.5    12.5   1.15     1.14
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 154.0 154.5     0.5  20.28    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        201.0 209.0     8.0   2.55     2.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 204.0 204.5     0.5  28.90    20.00
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DG-08-587  19,480E       16.0  23.0     7.0   1.52     1.52
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         39.0  47.0     8.0   0.97     0.97
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         68.0  77.0     9.0   1.30     1.30
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         97.0 105.0     8.0   1.70     1.70
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        142.0 153.0    11.0   2.69     2.69  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
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DG-08-588  19,440E       18.0  25.0     7.0   2.91     1.49
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 20.5  21.0     0.5  39.97    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         59.0  69.0    10.0   0.88     0.88
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         82.0 103.0    21.0   1.97     1.93  Lower Pillow
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 96.0  96.5     0.5  20.35    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 102.0 102.5     0.5  21.48    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        121.0 132.0    11.0   0.91     0.91
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DG-08-589  19,480E       81.0  88.0     7.0   1.11     1.11
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-590  19,440E       35.0  54.0    19.0   1.13     1.13
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         90.0  98.0     8.0   1.02     1.02
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        114.0 121.5     7.5   3.47     2.28  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 121.0 121.5     0.5  37.80    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        254.0 267.0    13.0   1.19     1.19
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DG-08-591  19,480E       72.0  79.0     7.0   1.17     1.17
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         92.0  99.0     7.0   1.28     1.28
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        160.0 167.0     7.0   1.93     1.93
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DG-08-592  19,440E   Abandoned in overburden.
(West Pit)
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DG-08-592A 19,440E       49.5  70.0    20.5   1.85     1.32  Lower Massive
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 50.0  50.7     0.5  41.75    20.00
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DG-08-593  19,480E       50.0  57.0     7.0   4.12     3.17  Lower Massive
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 51.0  52.0     1.0  26.70    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        108.0 151.0    43.0   1.29     1.27  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 149.0 150.0     1.0  20.92    20.00
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DG-08-594  19,460E       38.0  50.0    12.0   2.35     2.15  Lower Massive
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 49.5  50.0     0.5  24.94    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         67.0  81.0    14.0   5.08     2.29  Contact CMH/MF
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 76.5  77.0     0.5  98.05    20.00
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DG-08-595  19,460E       57.0  64.0     7.0   3.06     3.06
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         78.0  88.0    10.0   2.09     2.09
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        123.0 140.0    17.0   2.72     2.50  Lower Massive                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 132.5 133.0     0.5  27.23    20.00
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DG-08-596  19,480E       61.0  72.0    11.0   0.70     0.70
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         82.0  94.0    12.0   1.53     1.53
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DG-08-597  19,460E      143.0 150.0     7.0   1.14     1.14
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-598  19,460E       32.0  39.0     7.0   1.22     1.22
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         66.0  73.0     7.0  13.37     1.64  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 66.5  67.0     0.5 184.27    20.00
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DG-08-599  19,460E       56.0  73.0    17.0   0.65     0.65
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                         91.0 103.0    12.0   1.35     1.35
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DG-08-600  19,460E       32.0  68.0    36.0   1.37     1.37  Lower MF/
(West Pit)                                                    PF contact
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                         79.0  92.0    13.0   2.97     1.08  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 79.5  80.0     0.5  69.22    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        104.0 114.0    10.0  14.31     1.31  Lower Massive
                                                              Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 113.5 114.0     0.5 279.97    20.00
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DG-08-601  19,460E       89.0 153.0    64.0   1.41     1.41  Upper MF/
(West Pit)                                                    PF contact
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        167.0 178.0    11.0   0.64     0.64
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DG-08-602  19,460E       99.5 163.0    63.5   2.16     1.60  Lower Pillow
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 99.5 100.0     0.5  56.59    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 136.0 136.5     0.5  20.70    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 146.0 147.0     1.0  37.30    20.00
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DG-08-603  19,460E      138.0 148.0    10.0   0.95     0.95
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        172.0 200.0    28.0   3.71     3.68  Upper MF/
                                                              PF contact
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                   Inc. 186.0 186.5     0.5  21.86    20.00
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DG-08-604  19,460E        9.0  62.0    53.0   1.44     1.17  Lower Pillow
(West Pit)                                                    Flow
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 10.0  11.0     1.0  21.10    20.00
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                    Inc. 56.0  56.5     0.5  46.90    20.00
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DG-08-604A 19,460E       33.0  40.0     7.0   1.61     1.61
(West Pit)         ---------------------------------------------------------
                        105.0 113.0     8.0   1.65     1.65
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        148.0 169.0    21.0   0.94     0.94
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                        186.0 199.0    13.0   1.42     1.42
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Note: All values above 20 g/t in the composite are reported in the table.
      True width is estimated to be 65 to 75% of the drilled length.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking information as defined in applicable securities laws (referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "continues", "forecasts", "projects", "predicts", "intends", "anticipates" or "believes", or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Specifically, this press release includes forward-looking statements regarding: the Company's planned drilling program and estimate of the quantity and quality of its mineral resources. Inherent in forward-looking statements are risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Company's ability to predict or control. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the uncertainties involved in interpreting geological data and other risks involved in the gold exploration and development industry as well as those risk factors listed in the Company's Annual Information Form (AIF), Item 4.4 - "Description of Business - Risk Factors" filed on SEDAR. Readers are cautioned that the list of factors included in the AIF is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, the following assumptions: the Company's exploration and development activities on the Detour Lake Property will proceed in accordance with the Company's current timetables; and the Company's resource estimates, geological and metallurgical assumptions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral resources) and operational and price assumptions on which the resource estimates are based, are accurate. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any of its future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by this cautionary statement. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Information Concerning Estimates of Mineral Resources

This news release uses the terms 'measured', 'indicated' and 'inferred' resources. Detour Gold advises investors that although these terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations (under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. In addition, 'inferred resources' have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, or economic studies except for Preliminary Assessment as defined under 43-101. Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.


Contacts:
Detour Gold Corporation
Gerald Panneton
President and CEO
(416) 304-0800

Detour Gold Corporation
Laurie Gaborit
Director Investor Relations
(416) 304-0581

Detour Gold Corporation
Royal Bank Plaza, North Tower,
200 Bay Street, Suite 2040,
Toronto, Ontario  M5J 2J1
www.detourgold.com


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