Kinross provides update on Great Bear development

Company plans to declare initial inferred mineral resource with year-end results and commence a pre-feasibility study in 2023; new assay results confirm mineralization

TORONTO, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K; NYSE:KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its development plan at the Red Lake, Ontario-based Great Bear project, following the completion of the acquisition of Great Bear Resources Ltd. (“Great Bear”) on February 24, 2022.

Kinross plans to declare an initial inferred mineral resource as part of its 2022 year-end results and commence a pre-feasibility study (PFS) in 2023. Kinross expects to complete approximately 200,000 metres of drilling using approximately 10 drill rigs in 2022, focusing on the LP Fault zone, the most significant discovery to date at the project.

To prepare for the planned PFS, Kinross is commencing critical field work including metallurgy, hydrology and geotechnical drilling and test work, as well as permitting baseline studies. Kinross is budgeting approximately US$60 million (C$75 million) for project activities this year.

The Company has also received updated assay results from 60 holes drilled in late 2021 and early 2022 in the LP Fault zone. The results continue to confirm gold mineralization, which is open along strike and at depth.


Recent significant drill intersections in the LP Fault zone


Drill hole

From



(m)


To



(m)


Downhole Length



(m)


True Thickness



(m)


Gold



(g/t)


BR-481
461.50 471.75 10.25 10.1 15.10

including

470.60

471.75

1.15

1.0

65.83
and 531.90 537.10 5.20 4.9 21.14
and 541.50 549.00 7.50 5.7 9.79

BR-482
289.50 293.20 3.70 3.6 11.54

BR-484
593.50 602.85 9.35 9.2 6.11

BR-485
593.90 598.00 4.10 3.9 9.63

BR-495
492.55 500.80 8.25 8.1 5.03

BR-503
18.70 30.10 11.40 11.2 10.80

including

18.70

22.45

3.75

3.6

25.72

BR-508
22.30 26.85 4.55 4.4 13.23

BR-521
49.95 92.00 42.05 40.5 0.78

See

Appendix A: Figure 1

for a LP Fault zone long section and the location of drill holes in the table above, and

Appendix B

for a full list of recent significant, composited assay results.

Kinross has established an experienced, multi-disciplinary project team, which includes former Great Bear employees who have been retained by Kinross. The Company held a local employee integration event and will leverage the deep knowledge and experience of the team as it moves ahead with the project.

“Since the closing of the Great Bear transaction, we have hit the ground running at the project,” said J. Paul Rollinson, Kinross President and CEO. “The integration of the asset into our portfolio has advanced quickly and efficiently, and we have retained many of the experienced Great Bear exploration team members based in Red Lake to maintain continuity. We are excited to move ahead with this next phase of drilling and project activities to help realize our vision of a large, long-life mining complex.”

Kinross has begun its local stakeholder engagement program and looks forward to fostering strong relationships with local communities and with its partners in the Wabauskang and Lac Seul First Nations, on whose traditional territories the project is located. Kinross will prioritize developing the project in a manner that brings long-term socio-economic benefits to the region. The Company also plans to incorporate energy-efficient initiatives as it develops the long-term project, and will take a life of mine approach to design and planning to minimize environmental impacts.


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, Ghana and Canada. 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 (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).


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Cautionary statement on forward-looking information


All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release including, but not limited to, any information as to the future financial or operating performance of Kinross, constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the provisions for “safe harbor” under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the Company’s anticipated timing for declaring an inferred mineral resource at the Great Bear project; the Company’s anticipated timing to commence a pre-feasibility study; the Company’s target amount of drilling on the project; the anticipated 2022 budget for drilling and study work; the Company’s ability to develop the project in a manner that results in long-term socio-economic benefits for the region; and the Company’s plans and ability to incorporate energy-efficient initiatives at the project. The words “ahead”, “budget”, “expect”, “plan”, “potential”, “prioritize”, “schedule”, and “vision” or variations of or similar such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “will” or “would” occur, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The estimates, models and assumptions of Kinross referenced, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein and in our Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2022 and our full-year 2021 Management’s Discussion and Analysis as well as: (1) there being no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company whether due to extreme weather events and other or related natural disasters, labour disruptions, supply disruptions, power disruptions, damage to equipment or otherwise; (2) permitting and development of the project being consistent with the Company’s expectations; (3) political and legal developments in Ontario and Canada being consistent with its current expectations; (4) the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar being approximately consistent with current levels; (5) certain price assumptions for gold and silver; (6) Kinross’ future relationship with the Wabauskang and Lac Seul First Nations being consistent with the Company’s expectations; and (7) inflation and prices for diesel, natural gas, fuel oil, electricity and other key supplies being approximately consistent with anticipated levels. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s expectations and plans relating to the future. All of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those made in our other filings with the securities regulators of Canada and the United States including, but not limited to, the cautionary statements made in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2022 and the “Risk Analysis” section of our full year 2021 Management’s Discussion & Analysis. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Kinross. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.


APPENDIX A


Figure 1: LP Fault zone long section

is available at

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0a4eef54-5749-44aa-9feb-441881f3c0cf


APPENDIX B


LP Fault zone – Recent full assay results


Drill hole

From (m)

To (m)

Gold (g/t)

Down


hole Length (m)

True Thickness (m)
BR-429 218.8 224.0 1.98 5.2 5.0
BR-458 99.3 107.7 0.98 8.4 8.1
BR-458 117.5 119.8 0.68 2.3 2.3
BR-459 136.8 139.0 10.44 2.3 2.1
BR-467 34.4 40.3 0.92 5.9 5.5
BR-467 98.4 100.4 1.64 2.0 1.9
BR-468 105.9 109.2 1.46 3.3 3.1
BR-469 83.3 86.0 0.67 2.7 2.4
BR-469 113.9 120.9 1.05 7.0 6.7
BR-469 204.7 206.7 2.01 2.0 1.8
BR-475 280.0 282.0 1.03 2.0 1.9
BR-477 25.0 26.5 7.38 1.5 1.4
BR-479 646.1 659.0 0.59 12.9 11.7
BR-480 378.0 387.0 0.85 9.0 8.6
BR-481 461.5 471.8 15.1 10.3 10.1
BR-481 498.0 501.1 0.72 3.1 2.9
BR-481 507.4 509.7 59.4 2.3 2.2
BR-481 531.9 537.1 21.14 5.2 4.9
BR-481 541.5 549.0 9.79 7.5 5.7
BR-481 582.1 588.7 0.74 6.6 6.1
BR-481 618.0 678.9 1.39 60.9 54.9
BR-481 839.7 841.8 0.91 2.1 2.1
BR-482 289.5 293.2 11.54 3.7 3.6
BR-482 333.0 336.0 0.96 3.0 2.9
BR-483 363.0 367.7 0.81 4.7 4.5
BR-484 508.9 512.2 0.53 3.4 3.2
BR-484 547.2 563.1 1.45 15.8 15.1
BR-484 593.5 602.9 6.11 9.4 9.2
BR-484 814.5 821.6 1.03 7.0 6.8
BR-484 926.8 929.8 0.58 3.0 3.0
BR-485 562.5 567.0 0.73 4.5 4.1
BR-485 572.7 574.7 1.05 2.0 1.8
BR-485 593.9 598.0 9.63 4.1 3.9
BR-486 592.5 643.9 0.91 51.4 46.7
BR-487 638.6 713.1 0.95 74.4 69.2
BR-487 753.0 756.0 1.06 3.0 2.9
BR-487 793.9 799.5 0.78 5.6 5.4
BR-487 812.0 815.2 0.77 3.2 2.7
BR-487 931.5 934.5 0.66 3.0 2.7
BR-488 481.5 490.3 0.72 8.8 8.0
BR-488 501.0 516.0 0.72 15.0 14.0
BR-488 603.4 606.3 0.98 2.9 2.8
BR-488 739.4 742.2 0.72 2.9 2.5
BR-489 423.0 426.0 0.7 3.0 2.6
BR-489 641.7 643.9 0.51 2.3 2.1
BR-489 668.3 670.3 0.69 2.0 1.8
BR-490 30.7 38.7 0.92 8.0 7.1
BR-491 198.5 201.5 0.47 3.0 2.8
BR-494 106.1 126.1 0.91 20.0 17.2
BR-494 156.0 161.7 0.62 5.7 5.2
BR-494 391.0 394.5 0.91 3.5 3.1
BR-495 398.2 406.5 1.29 8.3 7.4
BR-495 430.3 432.7 0.96 2.4 2.1
BR-495 492.6 500.8 5.03 8.3 8.1
BR-496 426.0 453.6 1.31 27.6 26.2
BR-496 457.7 460.3 0.7 2.6 2.4
BR-496 480.2 508.6 1.6 28.4 26.1
BR-497 410.0 411.5 8.22 1.5 1.5
BR-497 505.2 507.4 1.38 2.3 2.1
BR-497 602.0 627.1 0.86 25.0 21.8
BR-498 590.3 593.0 0.67 2.8 2.5
BR-498 595.6 603.0 0.66 7.4 7.3
BR-498 646.6 680.3 1.09 33.7 32.7
BR-500 9.0 11.0 0.61 2.0 1.7
BR-500 39.3 44.3 1.11 5.0 4.4
BR-501 24.8 61.0 1.43 36.3 32.6
BR-501 216.5 218.5 0.73 2.0 1.8
BR-501 266.3 269.3 0.75 3.0 2.6
BR-503 18.7 30.1 10.8 11.4 11.2
BR-503 199.6 202.6 0.74 3.0 2.9
BR-503 405.5 406.5 11.8 1.0 1.0
BR-504 68.2 72.7 0.6 4.5 4.3
BR-505 133.5 136.5 0.66 3.0 2.9
BR-505 163.0 167.5 0.59 4.5 3.9
BR-507 27.0 43.0 1.46 16.0 13.8
BR-507 63.0 75.1 0.9 12.0 11.3
BR-508 22.3 26.9 13.23 4.6 4.4
BR-509 20.5 25.0 0.64 4.5 4.0
BR-509 105.5 108.5 1 3.0 2.7
BR-512 309.8 333.0 1.06 23.3 22.1
BR-512 479.2 481.9 2.49 2.7 2.5
BR-512 500.5 503.5 0.94 3.0 2.7
BR-512 529.0 531.3 1.65 2.3 2.3
BR-513 677.9 699.8 0.55 21.9 19.1
BR-514 528.0 537.4 0.72 9.4 8.3
BR-515 470.6 516.4 0.64 45.8 42.6
BR-515 576.2 579.2 0.55 3.0 2.9
BR-515 705.1 707.3 0.59 2.1 2.0
BR-516 599.7 607.4 1.83 7.8 7.6
BR-520 106.5 119.0 0.78 12.5 10.6
BR-521 50.0 92.0 0.78 42.1 40.8
BR-521 72.4 74.4 0.61 2.0 1.9
BR-521 83.5 86.5 7.4 3.0 2.7
BR-522 155.4 157.4 0.91 2.0 1.9
BR-523 214.0 216.0 0.67 2.0 1.9
BR-524 154.0 156.5 2.08 2.5 2.1
BR-524 172.0 174.1 0.88 2.1 1.8
BR-525 148.0 150.0 0.57 2.0 1.8
BR-526 270.3 273.3 4.07 3.0 2.7
BR-526 288.9 291.5 0.91 2.6 2.4
BR-526 333.5 335.5 1.03 2.0 2.0
BR-527 241.8 244.0 2.42 2.3 2.1
BR-527 286.6 291.5 0.92 4.9 4.8
BR-528 57.0 60.0 0.51 3.0 2.8
BR-528 237.0 241.5 0.84 4.4 4.3
BR-529 94.2 97.0 0.53 2.8 2.7
BR-529 149.0 152.0 1.54 3.0 2.8
BR-531 640.0 648.8 1.31 8.8 7.8
BR-531 715.4 728.7 0.53 13.3 13.1
BR-532 576.0 582.0 0.58 6.0 5.5
BR-532 699.0 706.9 0.89 7.9 7.2
BR-533A 665.4 678.5 2.01 13.1 11.8
BR-533A 727.0 733.5 0.75 6.5 6.2
BR-540 469.7 473.2 0.79 3.4 2.9
BR-540 521.6 525.6 1.1 3.9 3.5
BR-550 196.2 200.0 2.2 3.8 3.6
BR-550 431.0 441.0 0.71 10.0 9.3
BR-550 485.5 487.9 0.61 2.4 2.2
BR-551 291.5 300.0 1.6 8.5 8.4
BR-551 345.2 349.2 1.5 4.0 3.4
BR-551 488.6 491.0 7.64 2.4 2.1
BR-551 629.0 631.0 0.98 2.0 2.0
BR-552 619.1 634.5 0.6 15.4 13.6
BR-552 657.0 669.0 0.76 12.0 11.5
BR-560 186.0 190.2 0.53 4.2 4.1
BR-560 209.4 211.4 0.67 2.0 1.8
BR-560 220.0 231.0 0.91 11.0 9.9
BR-562 265.9 282.8 0.96 16.9 16.4
BR-562 448.0 466.5 1.04 18.5 16.1
BR-563 334.9 337.9 6.74 3.0 2.9
BR-563 492.0 496.5 0.89 4.5 4.3
BR-580 597.3 609.3 0.55 12.0 11.5


*Results are preliminary in nature and are subject to on-going QA/QC.


Source: Kinross Gold Corporation


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