Revises 2009 outlook due to reduced Brazil production forecast

Toronto, Ontario, October 26, 2009 - Kinross today provided the following update on its Paracatu expansion project in Paracatu, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: Based on the expansion plant's current operating levels and an expected production run rate of approximately 35,000 gold equivalent ounces per month in the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company expects full-year 2009 gold equivalent production at the Paracatu operation to be approximately 340,000-360,000 ounces, at an average cost of sales per ounce of $700-735.

The Company made progress in the third quarter 2009 in increasing availability, efficiency and recovery at the Paracatu expansion, but continues to face challenges achieving concurrent recovery and throughput at plant design levels. Thus far in the month of October, grinding circuit throughput is at 70% of design capacity, and recovery is at 74%, compared to a design target of 80% gold recovery.

Increasing throughput beyond these levels results in a coarser grind size from the mill, reducing gold recoveries. In order to achieve grind size and recovery at plant design levels, more energy and grinding time is required than was previously estimated, which has limited plant throughput and lowered gold production.

As commissioning continues, work is ongoing to improve mill performance through various initiatives, including improving flotation, and blending mill feed with softer ore sourced from other areas in the pit.

The Company is also evaluating options to add additional grinding capacity, and a scoping analysis is expected to be completed by year-end.

As a result of lower than expected production from Paracatu, the Company has revised its regional guidance for Brazil, where production for the full year 2009 is now expected to be 420,000-440,000 gold equivalent ounces at an average cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce of $645-670. Guidance for other operating regions remains unchanged from the levels originally stated in the January 7, 2009 news release. The Company has revised its overall guidance and now expects to produce approximately 2.2 million gold equivalent ounces at an average cost of sales per ounce of $435-450 for full-year 2009.

Kinross will provide more detail on these and other results for the quarter in the third quarter earnings release and MD&A, and investor conference call and audio webcast scheduled for November 3, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible events, statements with respect to possible events, the future price of gold and silver, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve and resource estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, expected capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration, development and mining activities, permitting time lines, currency fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. 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The estimates and assumptions of Kinross contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein and in our most recently filed Annual Information Form, or as otherwise expressly incorporated herein by reference as well as: (1) there being no significant disruptions affecting operations, whether due to labour disruptions, supply disruptions, power disruptions, damage to equipment or otherwise; (2) permitting, development, operations, expansion and acquisitions at Paracatu (including, without limitation, land acquisitions for and permitting and construction of the new tailings facility) being consistent with our current expectations; (3) development of the Phase 7 pit expansion and the heap leach project at Fort Knox continuing on a basis consistent with Kinross’ current expectations; (4) political developments in any jurisdiction in which the Company operates being consistent with its current expectations; (5) the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar, Brazilian real, Chilean peso, Russian ruble and the U.S. dollar being approximately consistent with current levels; (6) certain price assumptions for gold and silver; (7) prices for natural gas, fuel oil, electricity and other key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; (8) production and cost of sales forecasts meeting expectations; and (9) labour and materials costs increasing on a basis consistent with Kinross’ current expectations. 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All of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those made in our other filings with the securities regulators of Canada and the United States including, but not limited to, the cautionary statements made in the ‘‘Risk Factors’’ section of our most recently filed Annual Information Form. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Kinross. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. Key Sensitivities Approximately 55%-60% of the Company’s costs are denominated in U.S. dollars. A 10% change in foreign exchange could result in an approximate $7 impact in cost of sales per ounce. A $10 change in the price of oil could result in an approximate $2 impact on cost of sales per ounce. The impact on royalties of a $100 change in the gold price could result in an approximate $5 impact on cost of sales per ounce]. Other information Where we say ‘‘we’’, ‘‘us’’, ‘‘our’’, the ‘‘Company’’, or ‘‘Kinross’’ in this news release, we mean Kinross Gold Corporation and/or one or more or all of its subsidiaries, as may be applicable. The technical information about the Company’s material mineral properties contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of Mr. Rob Henderson, an officer of the Company who is a ‘‘qualified person’’ within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.