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PRESS RELEASE

Bob Buchan To Resign From Board of Directors

March 30, 2005…Toronto, Ontario – Kinross Gold Corporation’s

(TSX-K; NYSE-

KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) Board of Directors announce with regret that it has

accepted Bob Buchan’s resignation from Kinross’ Board, effective March 31, 2005.

John Oliver, Kinross’ Chairman, said today, “Bob has been an integral member of our

Board since its inception in May 1993 and his leadership and business expertise were

significant contributions to the Company.” Mr. Oliver will remain Chairman of the Board

and Tye Burt, Kinross’ newly appointed President and CEO, has recently been elected

to the Board.

Mr. Oliver noted, “the Board would like to thank Bob again for all of his hard work in

building and growing the Company to be the major gold mining producer that it is today.

Bob’s ability to grow the Company through strategic acquisitions and financings has

demonstrated his keen business acumen.”

For additional information, e-mail

info@kinross.com

or contact:

Christopher T. Hill

Vice President

Investor Relations

Tel. (416) 365-7254

Tracey M. Thom

Manager

Investor Relations

Tel. (416) 365-1362