Northgate acquired the Fosterville Gold Mine in February 2008.  Since the acquisition, Northgate has made a number of improvements at the operation, which will increase production and significantly lower costs.  A summary of Fosterville's forecasted production for 2010 is shown below: 
 

(updated January 2010) Gold production (ounces)  113,000   Net cash cost ($/oz) 655*

* 2010 net cash cost assumes an exchange rate of US$/A$0.917