TORONTO, ON -- (Marketwired) -- 07/05/16 -- Kinross Gold (TSX: K)(NYSE: KGC) will release its financial statements and operating results for the second quarter 2016 on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will then be held on July 28, 2016 at 8 a.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The call-in numbers are as follows:

Canada & US toll-free -- 1-800-319-4610

Outside of Canada & US -- 1-604-638-5340

Replay (available up to 14 days after the call):

Canada & US toll-free -- 1-800-319-6413; Passcode - 00585 followed by #.

Outside of Canada & US -- 1-604-638-9010; Passcode - 00585 followed by #.

You may also access the conference call on a listen-only basis via webcast at www.kinross.com, where it will also be archived.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile and Ghana. Our focus is on delivering value based on the core principles of operational excellence, balance sheet strength, disciplined growth and responsible mining. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KGC).

Media Contact

Louie Diaz
Director, Corporate Communications
phone: 416-369-6469
louie.diaz@kinross.com

Investor Relations Contact

Tom Elliott
Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development
phone: 416-365-3390
tom.elliott@kinross.com

www.kinross.com

Kinross Gold Corporation
25 York Street, 17th Floor
Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2V5

Source: Kinross Gold Corporation