Sign Agreement for the Detour Lake Project

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 25, 2011) - Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC) ("Detour Gold" or the "Company") and Moose Cree First Nation ("MCFN") are pleased to announce that they have executed an Agreement with respect to the development and operation of the Company's Detour Lake gold project in northeastern Ontario, following the successful community ratification of the Agreement on December 21, 2010. Ceremonial signings will take place at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto on March 7, 2011 and in the community of Moose Factory on a date to be determined.


The Agreement includes provisions on how the MCFN will benefit from the development of the Detour Lake project and throughout the life of the mine including employment and business opportunities, training and education initiatives and financial participation in the project. The Agreement provides opportunities for significant MCFN business engagement in both the construction and operation of the project. The Agreement also reflects Detour Gold's commitment to protecting the environment and wildlife and supporting the community's social and cultural practices in a spirit of continued cooperation.


Under the Agreement, Detour Gold recognizes and respects MCFN's Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and interests in the area of the Detour Lake project and the MCFN recognizes and respects Detour Gold's rights and interests in the development of the project. The Agreement also endorses a commitment by both Detour Gold and MCFN to consult with one another during the life of the mine.


"This agreement represents a major step forward in showing MCFN community support for the development and operation of the Detour Lake mine. The Agreement supports the project being developed in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We are looking forward to proceeding with a mutually beneficial partnership with Detour Gold that will create business and employment opportunities for our people for years to come," said Chief Norm Hardisty.


Gerald Panneton, President and CEO of Detour Gold, congratulates the MCFN citizens: "We are extremely pleased that the MCFN leadership ran a successful ratification process supporting the development of the Detour Lake project. The signing of this Agreement solidifies our commitment to a long-term relationship with the objective of making the Detour Lake mining operation a great success."



About Detour Gold



Detour Gold is a Canadian gold exploration and development company whose primary focus is to advance the development of its flagship Detour Lake gold project located in northeastern Ontario towards production. Detour Gold's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol DGC.