Contributes 3 million ounces of production, enhancing grades and extending mine lives All projects have an attractive NPV and IRR at a range of gold prices (This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events and performance of the Company. We refer to the risks and assumptions set out in our Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information located on page 16 of this release. All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.) TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) today announced that it is proceeding with the construction of three organic growth projects: the Round Mountain Phase X and Bald Mountain Redbird 2 projects in Nevada, and the Kettle River-Curlew (“Curlew”) project in Washington. These projects are expected to meaningfully extend mine life and will benefit long-term costs within Kinross’ United States (U.S.) portfolio. Overall highlights 1...

Early redemption of $500 million in Senior Notes completed (All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.) TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross”) announced today that Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has upgraded the senior unsecured rating of Kinross to Baa2 from Baa3. The outlook has been changed to stable from positive. In its announcement, Moody’s noted Kinross’ scale and production profile, low financial leverage and conservative financial policies as key factors driving the upgrade.  Further, on December 4, 2025, the Company repaid the entirety of its outstanding 4.50% Senior Notes (“Notes”), which have an aggregate principal amount of $500 million, ahead of their July 15, 2027, due date. Including the early redemption of the 2027 Notes, Kinross has repaid approximately $700 million of its debt in 2025, in line with its commitment to balance sheet strength. Over fiscal years 2024...