TORONTO, Ontario - March 6, 2007 - Kinross Gold Corporation
("Kinross") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary,
EastWest Gold Corporation (formerly Bema Gold Corporation) has
given notice to the holders of its U.S. $70 million 3.25%
convertible notes due February 25, 2007 (the "Notes") that it will
redeem the Notes on April 12, 2007 (the "Redemption Date") at their
principal amount together with accrued but unpaid interest to the
Redemption Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes, holders may
convert their Notes into common shares of Kinross plus cash in
accordance with the trust deed creating the Notes, as supplemented,
on or before the close of business on April 2, 2007.