Toronto, Ontario - September 13, 2012 - Kinross
Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE:KGC) announced today that it has
been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for
the second consecutive year, and to the Dow Jones
Sustainability North America Index for the third consecutive
year.
"Our inclusion on this key index for corporate responsibility
acknowledges the continued dedication of our employees worldwide to
the principles and practice of responsible mining," said James
Crossland, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs.
The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index is composed of global
sustainability leaders through a corporate sustainability
assessment. The index represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500
companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index based on
a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social
performance.
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 United States, employing approximately 8,000 people
worldwide.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
Media Contact
Steve Mitchell
Vice-President, Corporate Communications
phone: 416-365-2726
steve.mitchell@kinross.com