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PIK.V reports eearnings. Gold producer projecting 210-220K oz in 2008 at cash cost of $345 to $365. 725 milion shares outstanding. They have about $200 million cash on hand.

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Peak Gold earns $14.6 million in Company's first year
Monday March 17, 9:00 am ET


(All figures are in US dollars unless stated otherwise)
VANCOUVER, March 17 /CNW/ - Peak Gold Ltd. (PIK:TSX-V) ("Peak Gold") today reported net earnings of $14.6 million or 3 cents per share for the thirteen months ended December 31, 2007. Production in 2007 from the date of acquisition of the Amapari and Peak mines was 149,830 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of $349 per ounce.

2007 Financial and Operational Highlights

The highlights presented below include the operating results of the
Amapari and Peak mines from the dates of their acquisition, which are April 3,
2007 and April 27, 2007, respectively.

- Net earnings of $14.6 million after charges of $6.2 million in
stock-based compensation

- Gold production of 149,830 ounces

- Total cash costs of $349 per ounce (net of by-product sales) (1)

- Consolidated operating cash flow of $26.6 million

- In April 2007, Peak Gold completed a Cdn$326.5 million financing of
435 million subscription receipts (each subscription receipt comprised
of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant
of Peak Gold) at a price of Cdn$0.75 per subscription receipt. The
proceeds were used to partially finance the acquisition of the Amapari
and Peak mines for consideration of 155 million common shares with a
value of $100 million and $200 million in cash

- In November 2007, Peak Gold completed a financing of 147,723,334
special warrants for net proceeds to Peak Gold of Cdn$104.2 million.
On February 28, 2008, the special warrants were automatically
exercised into 147,723,334 common shares and 73,861,667 common share
purchase warrants of Peak Gold. The proceeds will be used for future
acquisitions of mineral properties and capital expenditures

Fourth Quarter Highlights

- Net earnings of $14.8 million after charges of $1.0 million in
stock-based compensation

- Gold production of 53,430 ounces

- Gold sales of 52,351 ounces

- Total cash costs of $398 per ounce (net of by-product sales) (1)

- Consolidated operating cash flow of $12.9 million

Robert Gallagher, Peak Gold President and CEO, made the following comments in relation to year-end and the fourth quarter results:
"Following the acquisition of the company's first operating assets in April, strong cash flow generation and improving operating costs have characterized Peak Gold's first year of operation. At the end of a year in which management and operating teams were strengthened and two financings were completed, the company is well positioned for future growth both internally and externally. With our operating assets continuing to generate strong cash flow to the company, full exposure to the gold market and cash and short term investments of $182 million, Peak Gold is well positioned for what should be an exciting 2008."


Operational Review

The full year operational highlights for the Amapari and Peak mines, which
include the period prior to their acquisition by Peak Gold, are as follows:

- Gold production for 2007 was 212,933 ounces compared to 206,800 ounces
in 2006

- Gold sales for 2007 were 214,398 ounces compared to 200,000 ounces in
2006

- Copper production for 2007 was 7.5 million pounds with sales of
7.3 million pounds compared to 6.5 million pounds produced and sold in
2006

- Total cash costs in 2007 were $364 per ounce compared to $355 per
ounce in 2006 (net of by-product sales) (1)

For the full year at Peak Mines in Australia, including the period prior to acquisition by Peak Gold, production was 116,533 ounces of gold and 7.5 million pounds of copper. Record annual mill throughput of 709,230 tonnes reflects consistent underground production and increased milling capacity. Production for the fourth quarter was 29,030 ounces of gold and 1.8 million pounds of copper. Total cash costs for the full year were $243 per ounce and for the quarter were $258 per ounce. The strengthening of the Australian dollar throughout the year negatively impacted total cash costs per ounce sold. Operating costs were reasonably consistent through the year with cost control remaining a key focus for management.
Production for the full year at the Amapari mine in Brazil, including the period prior to acquisition by Peak Gold, was 96,400 ounces, a 15% increase from 2006. Production for the fourth quarter was 24,400 ounces. Total cash costs for the year were $515 per ounce and for the quarter were $583 per ounce. Cash costs in 2007 were adversely affected by the strengthening of the Brazilian currency (real) related to the U.S. dollar. The Brazilian currency strengthened by approximately 16% during the year. Peak Gold continues to study the viability of alternative processes to improve the efficiency and costs of its operations at Amapari.

Gold and copper production in 2008 for both the Amapari and Peak mines are expected to be in line with 2007 production. Production in 2008 is expected to be 210,000 to 220,000 ounces at a cash cost of $345 to $365 per ounce. Cash costs in 2008 are expected to decline from 2007 levels as a result of cost saving programs implemented in 2007. A further weakening of the U.S. dollar will continue to have a negative impact on Peak Gold's cost structure. A significant increase in gold production is expected from 2009 onwards.