Cautionary Statement on
Forward-Looking Information
All statements, other than statements of historical
fact, contained or incorporated by reference in this
press release, including any information as to the
future financial or operating performance of Kinross,
constitute “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of certain securities laws, including the “safe
harbour” provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and
the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 and are based on expectations, estimates and
projections as of the date of this Press release.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation,
statements with respect to the future price of gold and
silver, the estimation of mineral reserves and
resources, the realization of mineral reserve and
resource estimates, the timing and amount of estimated
future production, costs of production, expected capital
expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new
deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting
time lines, currency fluctuations, requirements for
additional capital, government regulation of mining
operations, environmental risks, unanticipated
reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and
limitations on insurance coverage. The words “plans,”
“expects,” or “does not expect,” “is expected,”
“budget,” “scheduled,” “estimates,” “forecasts,”
“intends,” “anticipates,” or “does not anticipate,” or
“believes,” or variations of such words and phrases or
statements that certain actions, events or results
“may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” or “will be taken,”
“occur” or “be achieved” and similar expressions
identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are necessarily based upon a number of
estimates and assumptions that, while considered
reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements,
are inherently subject to significant business, economic
and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The
estimates and assumptions of Kinross contained in this
Press release, which may prove to be incorrect, include,
but are not limited to, the various assumptions set
forth herein and in our management’s discussion and
analysis as well as: (1) there being no significant
disruptions affecting operations, whether due to labour
disruptions, supply disruptions, damage to equipment or
otherwise; (2) permitting development and expansion at
Paracatu proceeding on a basis consistent with our
current expectations; (3) permitting and development at
the Kettle River - Buckhorn project proceeding on a
basis consistent with Kinross’ current expectations; (4)
that a long-term lease replacing the short term lease
for the Kupol gold and silver project lands, and
construction permits required from time to time, will be
obtained from the Russian authorities on a basis
consistent with our current expectations; (5) that the
exchange rate between the Canadian dollar, Brazilian
real, Chilean peso, Russian ruble and the U.S. dollar
will be approximately consistent with current levels;
(6) certain price assumptions for gold and silver; (7)
prices for natural gas, fuel oil, electricity and other
key supplies remaining consistent with current levels;
(8) production forecasts meet expectations; (9) the
accuracy of our current mineral reserve and mineral
resource estimates. Known and unknown factors could
cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in
the currency markets; fluctuations in the spot and
forward price of gold or certain other commodities (such
as diesel fuel and electricity); changes in interest
rates or gold lease rates that could impact the
mark-to-market value of outstanding derivative
instruments and ongoing payments/receipts under any
interest rate swaps and variable rate debt obligations;
risks arising from holding derivative instruments (such
as credit risk, market liquidity risk and mark-to-market
risk); changes in national and local government
legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and
political or economic developments in Canada, the United
States, Chile, Brazil, Russia or other countries in
which we do or may carry on business in the future;
business opportunities that may be presented to, or
pursued by, us; our ability to successfully integrate
acquisitions, including the Bema acquisition; operating
or technical difficulties in connection with mining or
development activities; employee relations; the
speculative nature of gold exploration and development,
including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and
permits; diminishing quantities or grades of reserves;
adverse changes in our credit rating; and contests over
title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped
properties. In addition, there are risks and hazards
associated with the business of gold exploration,
development and mining, including environmental hazards,
industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations,
pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion losses
(and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to
obtain insurance, to cover these risks). Many of these
uncertainties and contingencies can affect Kinross’
actual results and could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of,
Kinross. There can be no assurance that forward-looking
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results
and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. All of the
forward-looking statements made in this Press release
are qualified by these cautionary statements and those
made in the “Risk Factors” section hereof. These factors
are not intended to represent a complete list of the
factors that could affect Kinross. Kinross disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, or to explain
any material difference between subsequent actual events
and such forward-looking statements, except to the
extent required by applicable law.
The technical information about the
Company’s material mineral properties contained in this
media release has been prepared under the supervision of
Mr. Rob Henderson an officer of the Company who is a
“qualified person” within the meaning of National
Instrument 43-101.
Key sensitivities
Approximately 55%-60% of our costs are denominated in
U.S. dollars.
A 10% change in foreign exchange could result in an
approximate $13 impact in cost of sales per ounce.
A $10 change in the price of oil could result in an
approximate $4 impact on cost of sales per ounce.
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