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PRESS RELEASE
April 10, 2006
Kinross Announces Appointment of Geoffrey P. Gold as
Chief Legal Officer
Toronto – Kinross Gold Corporation
(TSX-K; NYSE-KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey P. Gold as Senior Vice President and Chief
Legal Officer of Kinross effective May 24, 2006.
With more than 12 years in the mining industry, Mr. Gold has extensive legal experience, both
domestic and international. He joins Kinross from Placer Dome where he was most recently
Vice President, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel after a series of
promotions.
Mr. Gold completed his bachelor of laws and a bachelor of commerce (with honours) from the
University of British Columbia and was called to the bar in 1990. He also served five years in
private practice as an Associate with the Vancouver law firm Bull, Housser & Tupper.
"Geoff Gold is an outstanding lawyer and his industry experience will be a great asset to
Kinross," said Tye Burt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kinross Gold Corporation.
“Our four-point plan includes attracting and retaining the best people in the industry and Geoff
is an example of our success in strengthening the Kinross leadership team.”
This appointment follows the May 30, 2006 retirement of John Ivany, Executive Vice President
for Kinross. Mr. Ivany has been with Kinross since 1995 and has been instrumental in growing
Kinross to become the third largest primary gold producer in North America.
“John has played a key role in Kinross’ growth through strong leadership and guidance. His
wisdom and experience will be missed,” added Mr. Burt. “Senior management and the Board
of Directors wish to thank John for his valuable contribution to the Company and wish him well
in his retirement.”
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross, a world-class gold company based in Canada, has since 1993 become the third
largest primary gold producer in North America and the seventh largest in the world. With nine
mines in stable countries including Canada, the United States, Brazil and Chile, Kinross
employs more than 4,000 people worldwide.
Kinross’ strong balance sheet and no-gold hedging policy allow it to take full advantage of
increasing cash flow, revenues and profit margins per ounce of gold. Kinross is focused on a
strategic objective to maximize net asset value and cash flow per share through a four-point
plan built on growth from core operations; expanding capacity for the future; attracting and