Toronto, Ontario, June 6, 2012 - Kinross Gold
Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) announced today that
employees at the Tasiast mine have initiated an unlawful work
stoppage, and mining and processing activity at the site has been
temporarily suspended. Management and employee
representatives are engaged in discussions aimed at achieving a
prompt settlement of certain issues raised by employees and a
return to normal operations. The Tasiast mine produced
approximately 200,000 gold equivalent ounces in 2011.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and
projects in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana, Mauritania, Russia and
the United States, employing approximately 8,000 people worldwide.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K)
and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
Media Contact
Steve Mitchell
Vice-President, Corporate
Communications
phone: 416-365-2726
steve.mitchell@kinross.com
Investor Relations
Contact
Erwyn Naidoo
Vice-President, Investor
Relations
phone: 416-365-2744
erwyn.naidoo@kinross.com