Kinross files Cerro Casale Technical Report

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NEWS RELEASE Kinross files Cerro Casale Technical Report

TORONTO, Ontario – June 1, 2010 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) today filed a technical report on its 25-per cent owned Cerro Casale project in Chile. The report summarizes the results of a feasibility study prepared by the Compania Minera Casale (CMC) joint venture and is available on SEDAR and on www.kinross.com. The report is consistent with disclosures made by Kinross in its fourth quarter 2009 news release.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Russia and Canada, employing approximately 5,500 people worldwide.

Kinross’ strategic focus is to maximize net asset value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on: delivering mine and financial performance; attracting and retaining the best people in the industry; achieving operating excellence through the “Kinross Way”; and delivering future value through profitable growth opportunities.

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 [email protected]

Investor Relations Contact

Erwyn Naidoo Vice-President, Investor Relations phone: 416-365-2744 [email protected]

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