Toronto, April 23, 2008 - The Board of
Directors of Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) is
pleased to announce the appointment of Wilson N. Brumer as a
Director, effective immediately. Mr. Brumer will stand for election
by shareholders as a Director at the Kinross Annual General Meeting
on May 6, 2009.
Mr. Brumer is the co-founder and Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Omega Energia Renovável S.A., a Brazilian-based
firm specializing in renewable energy. He is also the co-founder
and partner of Winbros Participacões, Gestão e
Empreendimentos Ltda., a strategic investment firm, and Chairman of
Usiminas, a Brazilian steel producer. From 2003 to 2007, Mr. Brumer
held the position of Secretary of Economic Development of the State
of Minas Gerais, Brazil. From 1998 to 2002, he was Chairman of BHP
Billiton Brazil. Mr. Brumer held the positions of CEO of Acesita
(ArcelorMittal Inox Brasil) from 1992 to 1998, and CEO and Vice
Chairman of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale) from 1990 to
1992.