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Kinross reports strong 2026 first-quarter results Delivered record free cash flow for the 4th consecutive quarter, margins continued to outpace gold price Returned approximately $350 million to shareholders to date in 2026, $1 billion since Q1 2025

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Delivered record free cash flow for the 4th consecutive quarter, margins continued to outpace gold price Returned approximately $350 million to shareholders to date in 2026, $1 billion since Q1 2025 Significant progress across pipeline of development projects

TORONTO, April 29, 2026 -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events and financial and operating performance of the Company. We refer to the risks and assumptions set out in our Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information located on pages 24 and 25 of this release. All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.

2026 first-quarter highlights:

  • Production1 of 492,563 gold equivalent ounces (Au eq. oz.).
  • Production cost of sales2 of $1,397 per Au eq. oz. sold and attributable production cost of sales1 of $1,380 per Au eq. oz. sold.
  • Attributable all-in sustaining cost1 of $1,732 per Au eq. oz. sold.
  • Operating cash flow3 of $1,139.5 million.
  • Record attributable free cash flow1 of $837.5 million.
  • Margins4 increased by 92% compared with Q1 2025 to a record $3,476 per Au eq. oz. sold, and increased by 22% quarter-over-quarter, outpacing the rise in the average realized gold price in both comparable periods.
  • Reported earnings5 of $843 million, or $0.70 per share, with adjusted net earnings6 of $854.1 million, or $0.71 per share.
  • On track to meet annual guidance: On an attributable basis1, Kinross expects to produce 2.0 million Au eq. oz. (+/- 5%) at a production cost of sales per Au eq. oz. sold1 of $1,360 (+/- 5%) and all-in sustaining cost1 of $1,730 (+/- 5%) per ounce sold for 2026. Total attributable capital expenditures1 are forecast to be $1,500 million (+/- 5%).
  • Cash and cash equivalents increased to $2.2 billion, and the Company has total liquidity7 of approximately $3.9 billion at March 31, 2026.

Return of capital to shareholders:

  • Kinross is on track to return 40% of its free cash flow to shareholders in 2026. During the first quarter, the Company repurchased approximately $250 million in shares, and an additional $50 million in April.
  • Including its quarterly dividend, Kinross has returned approximately $350 million in capital to shareholders to date as of April 29, 2026.
  • Between April 2025 and March 31, 2026, Kinross returned over $1 billion of capital to shareholders and reduced its share count by more than 3%.
  • Kinross’ Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share payable on June 4, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2026.

Operations:

  • Paracatu was the strongest contributor in the portfolio and achieved record recoveries reflecting the results of a sustained, multi-front optimization program across the processing plant including further optimisation of the gravity gold recovery circuit within the grinding circuit.
  • Tasiast continued to perform well, with higher production supported by higher grades and lower cost of sales per ounce sold compared with the previous quarter.

Development projects:

  • Great Bear’s Advanced Exploration (“AEX”) program is well advanced with surface construction approximately 90% complete and all permits received. At the Main Project, detailed engineering is 45% complete, and the third and final phase of the Impact Statement was submitted during the quarter, as planned.
  • Lobo-Marte’s Environmental Impact Assessment was submitted in April 2026 and is under review by the regulators, formally initiating the permitting process.
  • Round Mountain Phase X underground development is progressing well and is slightly ahead of schedule. The project received its final permit, marking the completion of all major operational permitting.
  • At Kettle River-Curlew (“Curlew”), early works were completed, underground development is ahead of schedule, and key site infrastructure continues to advance.
  • At Bald Mountain Redbird, project execution continued to advance. Mining is ongoing, the vertical carbon-in-column plant is nearing completion, earthworks for the heap leach pad extension are well ahead of schedule, and procurement and engineering for the SART plant are progressing on plan.

Sustainability:

  • Consistent with Kinross’ commitment to responsible mining, its 2025 Sustainability Report is expected to be published during the second quarter, marking its 18th edition. The report will provide a comprehensive summary of Company performance over the past year and outline Sustainability priorities.

CEO commentary:

J. Paul Rollinson, CEO, made the following comments in relation to 2026 first-quarter results:

“Kinross delivered another excellent quarter. We generated record free cash flow of approximately $840 million, representing our fourth consecutive quarterly record. Strong operational performance and disciplined cost management drove record margins that continue to outpace the rise in the gold price, which highlights our ability to continue to hold the line on costs.

“We have returned approximately $350 million to shareholders to date in 2026 through dividends and share repurchases, reinforcing our commitment to disciplined capital allocation and delivering meaningful returns. Over the past 12 months, we have returned over $1 billion to shareholders, and through our share buyback program, have reduced our outstanding float by over 3%.

“In the current situation of global uncertainty, we continue to benefit from an attractive relative cost position, supported by our longstanding approach to mitigate cost pressures. This includes the hedging of fuel and currency exposures as well as the continued execution of our grade enhancement strategy. Both are proving effective in the current environment of elevated oil prices and differentiate Kinross.

“In Q1, our pipeline of high-quality development projects advanced on plan. At Great Bear, we continued to make strong progress across both Advanced Exploration and the Main Project. Engineering and procurement are advancing as planned, and new exploration results further reinforce the scale and long-term potential of the deposit.

“At Lobo-Marte, the submission of the Environmental Impact Assessment in April marked an important milestone, formally initiating the permitting process for this long-life, large-scale growth project. Our new U.S. projects – Round Mountain Phase X, Curlew and Redbird – made steady progress and remain firmly on track. Also, we are continuing our studies on our significant resource inventory as we target additional potential mine life extensions across our portfolio.”

Summary of financial and operating results

Three months ended March 31,

(in millions of U.S. dollars, except ounces, per share amounts, and per ounce amounts) 2026 2025

Operating Highlights(a)

Total gold equivalent ounces(b)

Produced 500,941 529,861 Sold 494,128 524,089 Attributable gold equivalent ounces(b)

Produced492,563512,088
Sold485,855506,564
Gold ounces - sold482,472516,268
Silver ounces - sold (000's)674701

Earnings(a)

Metal sales$2,407.7 $1,497.5
Production cost of sales$690.5 $546.7
Depreciation, depletion and amortization$275.7 $288.4
Operating earnings$1,338.1 $570.4
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders$843.0 $368.0
Net earnings per share attributable to common shareholders (basic and diluted)$0.70 $0.30
Adjusted net earnings(c)$854.1 $364.0
Adjusted net earnings per share(c)$0.71 $0.30

Cash Flow(a)

Net cash flow provided from operating activities$1,139.5 $607.1
Attributable adjusted operating cash flow(c)$1,129.3 $620.3
Capital expenditures(d)$283.2 $207.7
Attributable capital expenditures(c)$278.9 $204.1
Attributable free cash flow(c)$837.5 $380.8

Per Ounce Metrics(a)

Average realized gold price per ounce(e)$4,873 $2,857
Attributable average realized gold price per ounce(c)$4,873 $2,856
Production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold(b)(f)$1,397 $1,043
Attributable production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold(b)(c)$1,380 $1,038
Attributable production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis(c)$1,296 $1,010
Attributable all-in sustaining cost per equivalent ounce sold(b)(c)$1,732 $1,355
Attributable all-in sustaining cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis(c)$1,657 $1,331
Attributable all-in cost per equivalent ounce sold(b)(c)$2,199 $1,678
Attributable all-in cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis(c)$2,135 $1,660

(a) All measures and ratios include 100% of the results from Manh Choh, except measures and ratios denoted as “attributable.” “Attributable” measures and ratios include Kinross’ 70% share of Manh Choh

production, sales, cash flow, capital expenditures and costs, as applicable.

(b) “Gold equivalent ounces” include silver ounces produced and sold converted to a gold equivalent based on a ratio of the average spot market prices for the commodities for each period. The ratio for

the first quarter of 2026 was 57.79:1 (first quarter of 2025 – 89.69:1).

(c) The definition and reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios is included on pages 17 to 23 of this news release. Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios have no standardized

meaning under IFRS and therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

(d) “Capital expenditures” is “Additions to property, plant and equipment” on the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

(e) “Average realized gold price per ounce” is defined as gold revenue divided by total gold ounces sold.

(f) “Production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold” is defined as production cost of sales divided by total gold equivalent ounces sold.

The following operating and financial results are based on first-quarter gold equivalent production:

Production: Kinross produced 492,563 Au eq. oz. in Q1 2026, compared with 512,088 Au eq. oz. in Q1 2025, a decrease of 4%, as planned. Higher production from Paracatu was offset by lower production from Bald Mountain, Fort Knox, Round Mountain, and Tasiast.

Average realized gold price8: During the quarter, the average realized gold price was $4,873 per ounce, compared with $2,857 per ounce in Q1 2025.

Revenue: Revenue increased to $2,407.7 million in Q1 2026, compared with $1,497.5 million during Q1 2025. The 61% year-over-year increase was due to the increase in the average realized gold price.

Production cost of sales: Production cost of sales per Au eq. oz. sold2 increased to $1,397 for the quarter, compared with $1,043 in Q1 2025. Attributable production cost of sales per Au eq. oz. sold1 increased to $1,380 for the quarter, compared with $1,038 in Q1 2025. The increase is primarily due to higher royalty costs as a result of the higher average realized gold price, and timing of inventory movements.

Attributable production cost of sales per Au oz. sold on a by-product basis1 was $1,296 in Q1 2026, compared with $1,010 in Q1 2025, based on attributable gold sales of 474,459 ounces and silver sales of 658,544 ounces.

Margins4: Kinross’ margin per Au eq. oz. sold increased by 92% to a record $3,476 for the first quarter, compared with the Q1 2025 margin of $1,814, outpacing the rise in average realized gold price by over 20% year-over-year.

Attributable all-in sustaining cost1: Attributable all-in sustaining cost per Au eq. oz. sold was $1,732 in Q1 2026, compared with $1,355 in Q1 2025.

In the first quarter, attributable all-in sustaining cost per Au oz. sold on a by-product basis was $1,657, compared with $1,331 in Q1 2025.

Operating cash flow3: Operating cash flow was $1,139.5 million for Q1 2026, compared with $607.1 million for Q1 2025.

Attributable adjusted operating cash flow1 for Q1 2026 was $1,129.3 million, compared with $620.3 million for Q1 2025.

Attributable free cash flow1: Attributable free cash flow more than doubled to $837.5 million in the quarter, compared with $380.8 million in Q1 2025.

Reported net earnings5: Reported net earnings more than doubled to $843.0 million for Q1 2026, or $0.70 per share, compared with reported net earnings of $368.0 million, or $0.30 per share, for Q1 2025.

Adjusted net earnings6 more than doubled to $854.1 million, or $0.71 per share, for Q1 2026, compared with $364.0 million, or $0.30 per share, for Q1 2025.

Reported net earnings and adjusted net earnings in Q1 2026 included $91 million of withholding tax expense, of which $65 million relates to taxes payable in future quarters as a result of the repatriation of strong cash flow generation largely in Mauritania.

Capital expenditures9: Capital expenditures increased to $283.2 million for Q1 2026, compared with $207.7 in Q1 2025, driven by the ramp-up of development activities at Great Bear, Curlew, Round Mountain Phase X, and Bald Mountain Redbird Phases 1 and 2. These increases were partially offset by lower spending on capital development due to planned mine sequencing at Tasiast.

Attributable capital expenditures1 were $278.9 million for Q1 2026, compared with $204.1 million for Q1 2025.

Balance sheet

Kinross added approximately $440 million in cash to the balance sheet after returning capital to shareholders and funding its capital expenditures. As of March 31, 2026, Kinross had cash and cash equivalents of $2.2 billion, compared with $1.7 billion at December 31, 2025.

The Company had additional available credit10 of $1.7 billion and total liquidity7 of approximately $3.9 billion as of March 31, 2026.

Return of capital to shareholders

Kinross’ 2026 buyback strategy is on track. The Company plans to allocate 40% of free cash flow to shareholders through both share buybacks and dividends, assuming no significant changes to gold prices or Kinross’ operations.

Kinross repurchased approximately $250 million in shares during the quarter, and approximately $300 million year-to-date (representing 9.2 million shares). Including its quarterly dividend, Kinross has returned approximately $350 million in capital to shareholders to date in 2026. Since April 2025, Kinross has repurchased approximately $900 million in shares, reducing our share count by more than 3%, and returned approximately $1 billion in capital to shareholders.

As part of its quarterly dividend program, the Company also declared a dividend of $0.04 per common share payable on June 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026.

Outlook

The following section of the news release represents forward-looking information and users are cautioned that actual results may vary. We refer to the risks and assumptions contained in the Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information on pages 24 and 25 of this news release.

Kinross remains on track to deliver its 2026 annual guidance for production, cost of sales per ounce, all-in sustaining cost and capital expenditures. Kinross also remains on track to achieve its Effective Tax Rate (ETR) guidance with a lower expected ETR from Q2 2026 to Q4 2026, and on track to meet its full-year taxes paid guidance. Due in part to Kinross’ ongoing hedging programs, cost impacts of rising crude oil prices beginning in March 2026 have been minimal and are not expected to affect the Company’s ability to achieve its full-year cost guidance.

To better reflect global market conditions and the potential impacts of elevated oil prices, Kinross is providing more detail on its oil price sensitivity11 for its full-year guidance in the table below.

Impact on cost of sales per Impact on full-year guidance of a ounce per $10 per barrel Summary $100 per barrel oil price from change in oil price April 1 forward
2026 oil sensitivity12$3/oz.Direct impacts of crude oil on refined fuel products

2026 sensitivity related to refining, Includes refining, distribution and $7/oz.

distribution and taxes taxes

$20/oz.

Total fuel cost sensitivity $10/oz.

(~1% of AISC13)

Considers potential secondary Potential additional secondary cost + ~$10/oz.

+ ~$4/oz. impacts related to freight and other sensitivity (~0.5% of AISC13)

consumables

Operating results

Mine-by-mine summaries for 2026 first-quarter operating results may be found on pages 11 and 15 of this news release. Highlights include the following:

At Tasiast, quarter-over-quarter production increased, driven by strong grades, and cost of sales per ounce sold decreased. Year-over-year, production was lower primarily due to the timing of ounces processed through the mill, partially offset by higher grades due to planned mine sequencing. Compared with Q1 2025, cost of sales per ounce sold increased primarily due to higher royalties as a result of higher gold prices.

At Paracatu, production increased quarter-over-quarter with record recoveries as a result of a multi-front optimization program across the processing plant, and increased year-over-year due to the improved recoveries as well as the timing of ounces processed through the mill. Cost of sales per ounce sold increased slightly quarter-over-quarter due to higher royalty costs, and increased year-over-year as a result of higher royalty and drilling contractor costs, and strengthening of the Brazilian real.

At La Coipa, production decreased quarter-over-quarter mainly due to lower tonnes processed as a result of a planned mill maintenance shutdown in March and lower grades due to planned mine sequencing. Year-over-year, production increased primarily due to the timing of ounces processed through the mill, partially offset by the decrease in grades, and cost of sales per ounce sold was higher due to increased labour and reagent costs, strengthening of the Chilean peso, and higher royalties.

At Fort Knox, production was higher quarter-over-quarter, with increased cost of sales per ounce sold due to the timing of ounces processed through the mill and heap leach pads. Year-over-year, production decreased primarily due to lower mill grades and recoveries, partially offset by the timing of ounces processed through the mill. Compared with Q1 2025, cost of sales per ounce sold increased primarily due to processing more tonnes at lower grade through the mill as well as timing of ounces recovered.

At Round Mountain, production decreased quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year primarily due to lower-grade, lower-recovery stockpile feed as mining transitions from Phase W to Phase S. Higher-grade, higher-recovery ore from Phase S is expected in the second half of the year. Cost of sales per ounce sold increased in both comparable periods due to the lower production.

At Bald Mountain, production decreased quarter-over-quarter due to the timing of ounces recovered from heap leach pads, and decreased year-overyear due to fewer tonnes placed on the heap leach pads and lower grades. Cost of sales per ounce sold increased quarter-over-quarter due to fewer ounces produced, and increased year-over-year as a result of the lower production and higher royalties.

Development projects

Great Bear

At Great Bear, Kinross continues to progress its AEX program alongside permitting, detailed engineering and procurement of major equipment for the Main Project.

For AEX, construction of the water treatment plant, including mechanical, piping, and electrical work, was substantially complete, with surface construction approximately 90% complete. In April 2026, the Company received its remaining AEX permits from the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Remaining surface work includes ponds and pads construction, which must be completed before first blast of the underground decline. Underground development at AEX is expected to provide access for infill drilling of the resource and exploration drilling to further delineate extensions of mineralization.

Regarding the Main Project, detailed engineering is advanced and is approximately 45% complete. Procurement of major equipment continues. Open pit and underground mobile equipment Request for Proposal (“RFP”) evaluations are ongoing. RFPs for paste plant equipment, building, and tank packages have been issued.

Main Project permitting continues to advance. Federally, Great Bear submitted the third and final phase of its Impact Statement to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada in March 2026 as planned. Relevant submissions have also been submitted to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Provincially, Great Bear continues to work with the Ontario authorities to advance provincial permitting under the One Project, One Process (“1P1P”) permitting process. The next 1P1P steps are approval of the Project Definition and issuance of an Integrated Authorization and Permitting Plan.

In relation to Lac Seul and Wabauskang First Nations, on whose traditional territory the Great Bear Project resides, we are pleased to report that negotiations on the Impact and Benefits Agreement continue to advance based on a recently signed and confidential Memorandum of Understanding that captures the key economic compensatory and procurement elements.

Recent drilling in the new Strider zone has returned mineralized intercepts on trend with the main LP zone, over 2.4 kilometres away from the existing resource. Drilling is ongoing to further test and delineate the structure along strike and at depth.

Highlights include:

  • 2.1m @ 215.4 g/t Au
  • 1.0m @ 12.4 g/t Au
  • 2.7m @ 17.0 g/t Au

Great Bear Plan View:

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/dd58fa8b-ba33-4c3c-82d7c5786facd287

Lobo-Marte

Lobo-Marte’s Environmental Impact Assessment was submitted in April 2026 and is under review by the regulators, formally initiating the permitting process and marking a milestone for this growth project.

Lobo-Marte is expected to support long-life, large-scale production with the potential to produce approximately 4.7 million gold equivalent ounces over a 16-year mine life14. The project is designed to leverage Kinross’ existing operating experience and infrastructure in Chile.

The Company looks forward to providing a project update in the second half of the year.

Round Mountain Phase X

Underground development at Round Mountain Phase X is progressing well and is slightly ahead of schedule, with over 7,200 metres developed to date. Engineering work is progressing well, site planning for surface and underground infrastructure are well advanced. During the quarter, Kinross marked the completion of all major operational permitting for the Phase X project. Procurement of long lead items including mining equipment is progressing as planned.

Curlew

At Curlew, Kinross progressed key site infrastructure as well as detailed engineering and procurement for the mill refurbishment. The Company has selected a contractor for the mill refurbishment, with mobilization activities beginning. Underground mine development also advanced in Q1 2026 ahead of schedule to de-risk the path to first production in 2028.

Exploration continued to demonstrate the potential for additional high-grade mineralization with successful drilling at North Stealth and Roadrunner. At North Stealth, recent drilling intersected strong grades and widths, confirming continuity and supporting the extension of mineralization to the east and west. At Roadrunner, drilling continues to return high-grade intercepts, reinforcing the prospectivity of the target area.

Highlights include:

  • N. Stealth - 12.5m @ 7.0 g/t Au
  • N. Stealth - 4.5m @ 8.5 g/t Au
  • RR - 2.4m @ 9.2 g/t Au

Curlew Cross Section:

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a407cab2-ac71-4075-a17c- 68c6984a7785

Bald Mountain Redbird

At Redbird, Kinross continued to advance project execution across several key areas. Mining is ongoing, the construction of processing infrastructure is progressing well, and earthworks for the heap leach pad extension are ahead of schedule, supported by favourable winter conditions. Significant progress was made on the ordering and initial receipt of major mining equipment, and the design and engineering for the SART plant progressed on plan.

Sustainability

Kinross advanced its research partnership with Lakehead University with a five-year funding commitment to support the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Industrial Research Chair in Mineral Exploration, established with grant funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. In addition to supporting exploration efforts at Great Bear, the partnership is expected to play an important role in training and developing the future workforce through graduate students and field assistants, helping build the skilled talent base in the region and create opportunities for local communities.

In Chile, Kinross advanced its commitment to community well-being by partnering with public and private stakeholders to finance the development of a new angiography unit at the Copiapó Regional Hospital. The investment addresses a critical healthcare gap in the Atacama region, which previously lacked access to advanced cardiovascular diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and is expected to improve timely care and health outcomes for thousands of residents.

Kinross plans to publish its 2025 Sustainability Report in the second quarter, providing a transparent account of its Sustainability performance and outlining priorities in the year ahead and beyond.

Conference call details

In connection with this news release, Kinross will hold a conference call and audio webcast on April 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session. To access the call, please dial:

Canada & US toll-free – (888) 596-4144; Conference ID: 9425112 Outside of Canada & US – +1 (646) 968-2525; Conference ID: 9425112

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

Canada & US toll-free – +1 (800) 770-2030; Conference ID: 9425112 # Outside of Canada & US – +1 (609) 800-9909; Conference ID: 9425112 #

You may also access the conference call on a listen-only basis via webcast at our website www.kinross.com. The audio webcast will be archived on www.kinross.com.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Kinross’ Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

The meeting will be accessible online at: https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-541-772-335. The link to the meeting will also be accessible at www.kinross.com and will be archived for later use.

Voting and participation instructions for eligible shareholders are provided in the Company’s Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular.

This release should be read in conjunction with Kinross’ 2026 first-quarter unaudited Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis report at www.kinross.com. Kinross’ 2026 first-quarter Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis have been filed with Canadian securities regulators (available at www.sedarplus.ca) and furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov). Kinross shareholders may obtain a copy of the financial statements free of charge upon request to the Company.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

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

Media Contact

Samantha Sheffield Director, Corporate Communications phone: 416-365-3034 [email protected]

Investor Relations Contact

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Review of operations

Three months ended March 31, Gold equivalent ounces Production cost of Production cost of Produced Sold sales/equivalent sales ($millions)

ounce sold

20262025202620252026202520262025
Tasiast130,014137,629131,679129,493130.3105.0990811
Paracatu160,583146,639158,849146,855177.7139.61,119951
La Coipa54,21152,31553,73755,87082.064.11,5261,147
Fort Knox102,372112,05496,218112,110174.8131.81,8171,176
Round Mountain26,20035,68626,08435,96072.457.02,7761,585
Bald Mountain27,56145,53827,56143,80153.349.21,9341,123
193,278191,871238.01,240
United States Total156,133149,863300.52,005
Less: Manh Choh non-controlling interest (30%)(8,378)(17,773)(8,273)(17,525)(19.9)(20.7)
United States Attributable Total147,755175,505141,590174,346280.6217.31,9821,246
Operations Total500,941529,861494,128524,089690.5546.71,3971,043
Attributable Total492,563512,088485,855506,564670.6526.01,3801,038

Consolidated balance sheets

(expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share amounts)

As at

March 31, December 31, 2026 2025

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents$ 2,185.0 $1,742.3
Restricted cash15.313.5
Accounts receivable and prepaid assets129.0145.8
Inventories1,315.21,370.3
Other current assets30.516.6

3,675.0 3,288.5 Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment8,310.08,289.4
Long-term investments115.799.3
Other long-term assets769.6708.9
Deferred tax assets13.525.0
Total assets$ 12,883.8 $12,411.1

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$ 665.2 $716.4
Current income tax payable543.1595.7
Current portion of provisions75.274.2
Other current liabilities9.513.3

1,293.0 1,399.6 Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt738.5738.2
Provisions977.7976.6
Other long-term liabilities51.564.8
Deferred tax liabilities602.2537.8
Total liabilities$ 3,662.9 $3,717.0

Equity

Common shareholders' equity

Common share capital$4,363.8$4,382.0
Contributed surplus9,851.310,137.6
Accumulated deficit(5,148.2)(5,943.3)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)31.4(0.3)
Total common shareholders' equity9,098.38,576.0
Non-controlling interests122.6118.1
Total equity$9,220.9$8,694.1
Total liabilities and equity$12,883.8$12,411.1

Common shares

Authorized Unlimited Unlimited Issued and outstanding 1,194,109,463 1,199,843,037

Consolidated statements of operations

(expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

Three months ended March 31, March 31, 2026 2025

Revenue

Metal sales $ 2,407.7 $ 1,497.5

Cost of sales

Production cost of sales690.5546.7
Depreciation, depletion and amortization275.7288.4
Total cost of sales966.2835.1
Gross profit1,441.5662.4
Other operating expense20.314.0
Exploration and business development38.242.3
General and administrative44.935.7
Operating earnings1,338.1570.4
Other expense - net(13.3)(13.2)
Finance income15.44.2
Finance expense(19.0)(35.2)
Earnings before tax1,321.2526.2
Income tax expense(465.2)(136.8)
Net earnings$ 856.0 $389.4

Net earnings attributable to:

Non-controlling interests $ 13.0 $ 21.4 Common shareholders $ 843.0 $ 368.0

Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders

Basic $ 0.70 $ 0.30 Diluted $ 0.70 $ 0.30

Consolidated statements of cash flows

(expressed in millions of U.S. dollars)

Three months ended March 31, March 31, 2026 2025

Net inflow (outflow) of cash related to the following activities:

Operating:

Net earnings 389.4 $ 856.0 $ Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided from operating activities:

Depreciation, depletion and amortization275.7288.4
Share-based compensation expense6.64.6
Finance expense - net3.631.0
Income tax expense465.2136.8
Foreign exchange losses7.55.5
Other(7.3)(21.0)
Reclamation payments, net of reclamation (recovery) expense(10.1)(6.2)

Changes in working capital:

Accounts receivable and other assets6.911.4
Inventories35.8(38.4)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(51.8)(16.1)
Cash flow provided from operating activities1,588.1785.4
Income taxes paid(448.6)(178.3)
Net cash flow provided from operating activities1,139.5607.1

Investing:

Additions to property, plant and equipment(283.2)(207.7)
Interest paid capitalized to property, plant and equipment(7.1)(13.5)
Additions to long-term investments and other assets(25.3)(9.1)
Increase in restricted cash - net(1.8)(1.7)
Interest received and other - net15.14.2
Net cash flow used in investing activities(302.3)(227.8)

Financing:

Repayment of debt-(200.0)
Interest paid(17.2)(24.0)
Payment of lease liabilities(2.2)(1.5)
Distributions paid to non-controlling interest(9.0)(24.0)
Dividends paid to common shareholders(47.9)(36.9)
Payments for employee taxes withheld from restricted share unit releases(55.3)(10.0)
Repurchase and cancellation of shares(250.1)-
Taxes paid on repurchase of shares(12.1)-
Net cash flow used in financing activities(393.8)(296.4)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(0.7)0.2
Increase in cash and cash equivalents442.783.1
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period1,742.3611.5
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$ 2,185.0 $694.6
Operating Summary
MinePeriodTonnes Ore MinedOre Processed (Milled)Ore Processed (Heap Leach)Grade (Mill)Grade (Heap Leach)Recovery (a)(b)Gold Eq Production (c)Gold Eq Sales(c)Production cost of salesProduction cost of sales/oz(d)Cap Ex - sustaining (e)Total Cap Ex (e)
('000 tonnes)('000 tonnes)('000 tonnes)(g/t)(g/t)(%)(ounces)(ounces)($ millions)($/ounce)($ millions)($ millions)
West AfricaTasiastQ1 20263,4952,092-2.30-94%130,014131,679$ 130.3$ 990$ 10.8$ 60.0
Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 20253,120 1,685 1,921 1,8122,252 2,181 1,730 1,932- - - -1.87 1.78 2.11 2.15- - - -94% 94% 95% 95%125,625 120,934 119,241 137,629118,912 116,251 121,745 129,493$ 119.2 $ 103.4 $ 102.6 $ 105.0$ 1,002 $ 889 $ 843 $ 811$ 28.6 $ 47.6 $ 23.1 $ 13.7$ 80.5 $ 102.0 $ 89.7 $ 80.1
ParacatuQ1 202610,27212,507-0.41-85%160,583158,849$ 177.7$ 1,119$ 22.2$ 25.8
Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 202510,929 12,958 13,497 13,31812,395 13,214 14,527 12,507- - - -0.45 0.44 0.39 0.43- - - -83% 82% 82% 83%155,048 150,367 149,264 146,639154,565 149,903 148,787 146,855$ 165.0 $ 139.9 $ 142.6 $ 139.6$ 1,068 $ 933 $ 958 $ 951$ 67.6 $ 58.2 $ 38.4 $ 24.4$ 67.6 $ 58.2 $ 38.4 $ 24.4
La Coipa(f)Q1 2026580972-1.64-74%54,21153,737$ 82.0$ 1,526$ 19.9$ 21.7
Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 20251,219 1,006 580 1,2651,203 932 911 971- - - -2.42 2.36 1.77 2.19- - - -74% 76% 78% 80%67,319 57,997 54,139 52,31571,419 57,544 50,400 55,870$ 80.7 $ 69.0 $ 70.4 $ 64.1$ 1,130 $ 1,199 $ 1,397 $ 1,147$ 31.7 $ 18.5 $ 25.0 $ 15.6$ 31.7 $ 18.5 $ 25.0 $ 15.6
Fort Knox (100%)(g)Q1 20269,5231,1547,3141.450.2886%102,37296,218$ 174.8$ 1,817$ 24.1$ 24.1
Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 202511,056 8,140 7,639 6,5301,645 1,511 1,636 1,0718,805 6,538 5,529 4,7901.02 1.86 1.72 2.770.23 0.23 0.23 0.1988% 90% 88% 91%71,523 112,181 115,064 112,05474,294 117,500 113,200 112,110$ 125.8 $ 159.7 $ 141.3 $ 131.8$ 1,693 $ 1,359 $ 1,248 $ 1,176$ 38.0 $ 45.0 $ 43.0 $ 28.2$ 38.0 $ 45.0 $ 43.0 $ 28.2
Fort Knox (attributable) (g)Q1 20269,4631,1037,3141.310.2885%93,99487,945$ 154.9$ 1,761$ 19.8$ 19.8
Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 202511,001 8,056 7,535 6,4451,597 1,425 1,567 9828,805 6,538 5,529 4,7900.93 1.55 1.47 2.350.23 0.23 0.23 0.1987% 89% 87% 90%65,434 95,742 97,561 94,28167,882 100,878 95,277 94,585$ 113.6 $ 138.4 $ 118.8 $ 111.1$ 1,673 $ 1,372 $ 1,247 $ 1,175$ 31.5 $ 40.4 $ 38.7 $ 24.6$ 31.5 $ 40.4 $ 38.7 $ 24.6
Round MountainQ1 20267909535130.370.2152%26,20026,084$ 72.4$ 2,776$ 4.9$ 53.9
Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025737 1,659 2,881 1,927966 914 856 8561,110 1,113 1,682 2,1630.49 0.66 0.72 0.660.29 0.32 0.30 0.2767% 72% 80% 77%31,754 37,297 38,665 35,68631,641 37,274 37,864 35,960$ 86.6 $ 78.1 $ 52.1 $ 57.0$ 2,737 $ 2,095 $ 1,376 $ 1,585$ 8.6 $ 4.5 $ 5.7 $ 2.8$ 41.5 $ 33.0 $ 32.8 $ 29.6

Q1 2026 3,985 - 3,985 - 0.30 nm 27,561 27,561 $ 53.3 $ 1,934 $ 6.9 $ 39.7 Q4 2025 3,165 - 3,165 - 0.30 nm 38,402 37,141 $ 55.4 $ 1,492 $ 13.1 $ 51.6 Bald Q3 Mountain 2025 2,182 - 2,182 - 0.31 nm 41,525 42,261 $ 48.5 $ 1,148 $ 5.3 $ 27.9 Q2 2025 1,578 - 1,578 - 1.07 nm 53,704 54,227 $ 59.4 $ 1,095 $ 12.7 $ 40.4 Q1 2025 5,803 - 5,803 - 0.35 nm 45,538 43,801 $ 49.2 $ 1,123 $ 6.9 $ 17.8

(a) Due to the nature of heap leach operations, recovery rates at Bald Mountain cannot be accurately measured on a quarterly basis. Recovery rates at Fort Knox and Round Mountain represent mill recovery only.

(b) "nm" means not meaningful.

(c) Gold equivalent ounces include silver ounces produced and sold converted to a gold equivalent based on the ratio of the average spot market prices for the commodities for each period. The ratios for

the quarters presented are as follows: Q1 2026: 57.79:1; Q4 2025: 76.34:1; Q3 2025: 87.73:1; Q2 2025: 97.41:1; Q1 2025: 89.69:1.

(d) “Production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold” is defined as production cost of sales divided by total gold equivalent ounces sold.

(e) "Total Cap Ex" is “Additions to property, plant and equipment” on the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. "Cap Ex - sustaining" is a non-GAAP financial measure. The definition and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure is included on pages 22 and 23 of this news release.

(f) La Coipa silver grade and recovery were as follows: Q1 2026: 35.03 g/t, 39%; Q4 2025: 33.21 g/t, 41%; Q3 2025: 41.34 g/t, 49%; Q2 2025: 28.89 g/t, 50%; Q1 2025: 31.97 g/t, 60%.

(g) The Fort Knox segment is composed of Fort Knox and Manh Choh. Manh Choh tonnes of ore processed and grade were as follows: Q1 2026: 170,077 tonnes, 4.51 g/t; Q4 2025: 158,016 tonnes, 4.08

g/t; Q3 2025: 286,496 tonnes, 7.05 g/t; Q2 2025: 231,451 tonnes, 7.39 g/t; Q1 2025: 294,238 tonnes, 7.39 g/t. The attributable results for Fort Knox include 100% of Fort Knox and 70% of Manh Choh.

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios

The Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures and ratios in this document. These financial measures and ratios are not defined under IFRS and should not be considered in isolation. The Company believes that these financial measures and ratios, together with financial measures and ratios determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. The inclusion of these financial measures and ratios is meant to provide additional information and should not be used as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. These financial measures and ratios are not necessarily standard and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers.

Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted Net Earnings per Share

Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures and ratios which determine the performance of the Company, excluding certain impacts which the Company believes are not reflective of the Company’s underlying performance for the reporting period, such as the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses, reassessment of prior year taxes and/or taxes otherwise not related to the current period, impairment charges (reversals), gains and losses and other one-time costs related to acquisitions, dispositions and other transactions, and non-hedge derivative gains and losses. Although some of the items are recurring, the Company believes that they are not reflective of the underlying operating performance of its current business and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. Management believes that these measures and ratios, which are used internally to assess performance and in planning and forecasting future operating results, provide investors with the ability to better evaluate underlying performance, particularly since the excluded items are typically not included in public guidance. However, adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share measures and ratios are not necessarily indicative of net earnings and earnings per share measures and ratios as determined under IFRS.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted net earnings for the periods presented:

Three months ended

(expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) March 31, 2026 2025

$ 843.0 $ 368.0 Net earnings attributable to common shareholders - as reported Adjusting items:

Foreign exchange losses 6.0 7.7 Foreign exchange gains on translation of tax basis and foreign exchange on deferred income taxes within

income tax expense(4.5)(5.9)
Taxes in respect of prior periods2.2(7.9)
Costs in connection with conveyor belt repairs11.1-
Other(a)(1.6)1.7
Tax effects of the above adjustments(2.1)0.4

11.1 (4.0)

Adjusted net earnings $ 854.1 $ 364.0 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic 1,229.6

1,199.5

Adjusted net earnings per share $ 0.71 $ 0.30 Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders - as reported $ 0.70 $ 0.30

(a) Other includes various impacts, such as one-time costs and credits at sites, and gains and losses on hedges, which the Company believes are not reflective of the Company’s underlying performance for the reporting period.

Attributable Free Cash Flow

Attributable free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as net cash flow provided from operating activities less attributable capital expenditures and non-controlling interest included in net cash flows provided from operating activities. The Company believes that this measure, which is used internally to evaluate the Company’s underlying cash generation performance and the ability to repay creditors and return cash to shareholders, provides investors with the ability to better evaluate the Company’s underlying performance. However, this measure is not necessarily indicative of operating earnings or net cash flow provided from operating activities as determined under IFRS.

The following table provides a reconciliation of attributable free cash flow for the periods presented:

Three months ended (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars) March 31, 2026 2025

Net cash flow provided from operating activities - as reported $ 1,139.5 $ 607.1 Adjusting items:

Attributable(a)capital expenditures(278.9)(204.1)
Non-controlling interest(b)cash flow from operating activities(23.1)(22.2)
Attributable(a)free cash flow$ 837.5 $380.8

See pages 23 and 24 for details of the footnotes referenced within the table above.

Attributable Adjusted Operating Cash Flow

Attributable adjusted operating cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as net cash flow provided from operating activities excluding changes in working capital, certain impacts which the Company believes are not reflective of the Company’s regular operating cash flow, and net cash flows provided from operating activities, net of working capital changes, relating to non-controlling interests. Working capital is excluded given that numerous factors can result in it being volatile. The Company uses attributable adjusted operating cash flow internally as a measure of the underlying operating cash flow performance and future operating cash flow-generating capability of the Company. However, the attributable adjusted operating cash flow measure is not necessarily indicative of net cash flow provided from operating activities as determined under IFRS.

The following table provides a reconciliation of attributable adjusted operating cash flow for the periods presented:

Three months ended (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars) March 31, 2026 2025(m)

Net cash flow provided from operating activities - as reported $ 1,139.5 $ 607.1

Adjusting items:

Working capital changes:

Accounts receivable and other assets(6.9)(11.4)
Inventories(35.8)38.4
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities51.816.1

1,148.6 650.2 Non-controlling interest(b) cash flow from operating activities, net of working capital changes (19.3) (29.9) Attributable(a) adjusted operating cash flow $ 1,129.3 $ 620.3

See pages 23 and 24 for details of the footnotes referenced within the table above.

Attributable Average Realized Gold Price per Ounce

Attributable average realized gold price per ounce is a non-GAAP ratio which calculates the average price realized from gold sales attributable to the Company. The Company believes that this measure provides a more accurate measure with which to compare the Company's gold sales performance to market gold prices. The following table provides a reconciliation of attributable average realized gold price per ounce for the periods presented:

Three months ended (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except ounces and average realized gold price per ounce) March 31, 2026 2025

Metal sales - as reported$ 2,407.7 $1,497.5
Less: silver revenue(c)(56.7)(22.5)
Less: non-controlling interest(b)gold revenue(38.9)(50.1)
Attributable(a)gold revenue$2,312.1 $1,424.9
Gold ounces sold482,472516,268
Less: non-controlling interest(b)gold ounces sold(8,013)(17,383)
Attributable(a)gold ounces sold474,459498,885
Attributable(a)average realized gold price per ounce$4,873 $2,856
Average realized gold price per ounce(d)$4,873 $2,857

See pages 23 and 24 for details of the footnotes referenced within the table above.

Attributable Production Cost of Sales per Equivalent Ounce Sold

Production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold is defined as production cost of sales, as reported on the consolidated statement of operations, divided by the total number of gold equivalent ounces sold. This measure converts the Company’s non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and credits it to total production.

Attributable production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold is a non-GAAP ratio and is defined as attributable production cost of sales divided by the attributable number of gold equivalent ounces sold. This measure converts the Company’s attributable non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and credits it to total attributable production. Management uses this measure to monitor and evaluate the performance of its operating properties that are attributable to its shareholders.

The following table provides a reconciliation of production cost of sales and attributable production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold for the periods presented:

Three months ended March 31,

(expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except ounces and production cost of sales per equivalent ounce)

2026 2025

Production cost of sales - as reported$690.5 $546.7
Less: non-controlling interest(b)production cost of sales(19.9)(20.7)
Attributable(a)production cost of sales$670.6 $526.0
Gold equivalent ounces sold494,128524,089
Less: non-controlling interest(b)gold equivalent ounces sold(8,273)(17,525)
Attributable(a)gold equivalent ounces sold485,855506,564
Attributable(a)production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold$1,380 $1,038
Production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold(e)$1,397 $1,043

See pages 23 and 24 for details of the footnotes referenced within the table above.

Attributable Production Cost of Sales per Ounce Sold on a By-Product Basis

Attributable production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis is a non-GAAP ratio which calculates the Company’s non-gold production as a credit against its per ounce production costs, rather than converting its non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and crediting it to total production, as is the case in co-product accounting. Management believes that this ratio provides investors with the ability to better evaluate Kinross’ production cost of sales per ounce on a comparable basis with other major gold producers who routinely calculate their cost of sales per ounce using by-product accounting rather than co-product accounting.

The following table provides a reconciliation of attributable production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis for the periods presented:

Three months ended (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except ounces and production cost of sales per ounce) March 31, 2026 2025

Production cost of sales - as reported$690.5 $546.7
Less: non-controlling interest(b)production cost of sales(19.9)(20.7)
Less: attributable(a)impact of silver by-product(n)(55.5)(22.1)
Attributable(a)production cost of sales on a by-product basis$615.1 $503.9
Gold ounces sold482,472516,268
Less: non-controlling interest(b)gold ounces sold(8,013)(17,383)
Attributable(a)gold ounces sold474,459498,885
Attributable(a)production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis$1,296 $1,010
Production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold(e)$1,397 $1,043