Toronto, Ontario, December 19, 2009 - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) will release its financial statements and operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2008 on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, after market close. In connection with the release, Kinross will hold a conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session.