TORONTO, Ontario - Kinross Gold Corporation's
(TSX-K; NYSE- KGC) ("Kinross" or the "Company") Board of Directors
announce with regret that it has accepted Bob Buchan's resignation
from Kinross' Board, effective March 31, 2005. John Oliver,
Kinross' Chairman, said today, "Bob has been an integral member of
our Board since its inception in May 1993 and his leadership and
business expertise were significant contributions to the Company."
Mr. Oliver will remain Chairman of the Board and Tye Burt, Kinross'
newly appointed President and CEO, has recently been elected to the
Board.
Mr. Oliver noted, "the Board would like to thank Bob again for
all of his hard work in building and growing the Company to be the
major gold mining producer that it is today. Bob's ability to grow
the Company through strategic acquisitions and financings has
demonstrated his keen business acumen."