Kinross announces suspension of strike at Tasiast mine
Kinross announces suspension of strike at Tasiast mine
TORONTO, May 22, 2020 -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K; NYSE:KGC) announced today that the strike by unionized
employees at its Tasiast mine has been suspended at the request of the Government of Mauritania.
The recent shutdown, which began on May 5 th and ended today, is not expected to materially affect 2020 production or the
development of the 24k expansion. The Company has adhered to the three-year collective labour agreement finalized in Q4
2019, all applicable labour codes, and rigorously complied with all government mandates related to COVID-19 prior to the
strike and will continue to do so going forward. While the Company disagrees with the basis for the strike, it remains open to
discussions with the staff delegates.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ghana,
Mauritania, and Russia. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock
Exchange (symbol:KGC).
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