Toronto, Ontario, August 8, 2013 --
Following the expiry of a ten-day strike notice by Tasiast unions,
and the failure to resolve certain outstanding issues in
negotiations, unionized employees at Kinross' Tasiast mine in
Mauritania have initiated strike action. The Company remains
open to re-commencing negotiations with union representatives, and
will provide an update as appropriate. The Tasiast mine produced
approximately 185,000 gold equivalent ounces in 2012.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and
projects in Brazil, Chile, Ghana, Mauritania, Russia and the United
States, employing approximately 9,000 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
Investor Relations
Contact
Tom Elliott
Vice-President, Investor
Relations
phone: 416-365-3390
tom.elliott@kinross.com