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Kinross Gold appoints Senior Vice-President,
Government Relations and Corporate Affairs
May 28, 2007 – Toronto, Ontario
– Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX-K; NYSE-KGC)
(“Kinross”, “Kinross Gold” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of James
Crossland as Senior Vice-President, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs, effective
May 28, 2007.
Mr. Crossland is based in Toronto and has overall responsibility for Kinross’ communications,
government relations, public affairs and corporate social responsibility activities.
Mr. Crossland joins Kinross with 20 years of experience in the areas of government and
public relations, public affairs and marketing communications. He has served as a senior
executive at several international communications groups, with roles in client servicing,
mergers, acquisitions and business operations in Canada, the United States and United
Kingdom. Most recently, Mr. Crossland was Executive Vice-President of the Cossette
Communication Group Inc.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross, a Canadian-based gold mining company, is the fourth largest primary gold producer
in North America and by reserves, the fifth largest in the world. With nine mines in Canada,
the United States, Brazil, Russia and Chile, Kinross employs more than 4,500 people. Kinross
recently closed the acquisition of Bema on February 27, 2007.
Kinross was the top performing senior gold equity for 2006 and maintains a strong balance
sheet and a no gold hedging policy. 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 retaining the best people in the
industry; and driving new opportunities through exploration and acquisition.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock
Exchange (symbol:KGC).
Investor Relations Contacts:
Tracey Thom
Director, Investor Relations
& Corporate Communications
(416) 365-1362
tracey.thom@kinross.com
Erwyn Naidoo
Director, Investor Relations
(416) 365-2744
erwyn.naidoo@kinross.com
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
www.kinross.com
40 King Street West, 52nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5H 3Y2
TEL: 416-365-5123
FAX: 416-363-6622
TOLL FREE: 866-561-3636