Toronto, Ontario - November 17, 2011 - Kinross
Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE:KGC) announced today that it has
been named one of the 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in Canada
by Waterstone Human Capital, a leading executive search and
professional recruitment firm. Kinross was first named one of
the 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in the Central Canada Region
earlier this year.
"We are honoured to receive this recognition on behalf of our
employees worldwide," said Tye Burt, President and CEO. "This award
is a tribute to their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the
core values that define our culture: putting people first,
outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture, and
rigorous financial discipline."
Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program recognizes
leading Canadian organizations for having a culture that has helped
them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. More
than 400 organizations were nominated, representing some of
Canada's leading organizations.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company
with mines and projects in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana,
Mauritania, Russia and the United States, employing approximately
7,500 people worldwide.
Kinross' strategic focus is to maximize net asset
value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on:
delivering mine and financial performance; attracting and retaining
the best people in the industry; achieving operating excellence
through the "Kinross Way"; and delivering future value through
profitable growth opportunities.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol:KGC).