6-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2024

Commission File Number: 001-40324

Centerra Gold Inc. (Translation of registrant's name into English)

1 University Avenue, Suite 1500 Toronto, Ontario M5J 2P1 (Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F [   ]      Form 40-F [ X ]

On July 18, 2024, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated July 18, 2024

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

EdgarFiling EXHIBIT 99.1

Centerra Gold Publishes 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

TORONTO, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centerra Gold Inc. (“Centerra” or the “Company”) (TSX: CG) (NYSE: CGAU) has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report, which outlines the Company’s performance on sustainability-related material topics. Key highlights and achievements from the report are included below. The full report can be accessed on Centerra’s website at www.centerragold.com/sustainability.

Paul Tomory, President and Chief Executive Officer of Centerra, commented “2023 was a year of meaningful progress in our sustainability journey, marked by significant achievements across the organization. We recognize that ESG contributes to the long-term sustainability, profitability and growth of our Company. Centerra’s dedication to ESG is an important aspect of our corporate identity, endorsed by our Board of Directors and our senior management team.”

Environmental

• Emissions per ounce of gold produced at Centerra’s two main operating sites, Mount Milligan and Öksüt, were 0.22 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (“CO2e”).
• Centerra expanded its greenhouse gas (“GHG”) inventory to include all operating sites and those in care and maintenance. Consolidated global Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled 141,174 CO2e.
• The Öksüt mine attained certification from the International Cyanide Management Institute, confirming complete adherence to the International Cyanide Code.
• The Mount Milligan mine was awarded a Mine Reclamation Award from the British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation.

Social

• The number of reportable incidents decreased by 17%.
• The local procurement spending in British Columbia increased by 29%.
• Over US$3.2 million contributed to community investments and donations across operations.

Governance

• Achieved the 2026 gender diversity goal two years ahead of schedule with 38% female representation on the Board of Directors and 33% among Officers of the Company.
• Received independent assurance of conformance with the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles.

About Centerra

Centerra Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based gold mining company focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring gold and copper properties in North America, Türkiye, and other markets worldwide. Centerra operates two mines: the Mount Milligan Mine in British Columbia, Canada, and the Öksüt Mine in Türkiye. Centerra also owns the Goldfield District Project in Nevada, United States, the Kemess Underground Project in British Columbia, Canada, and owns and operates the Molybdenum Business Unit in the United States and Canada. Centerra’s shares trade on the TSX under the symbol CG and on the NYSE under the symbol CGAU. Centerra is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

**For more information:**Lisa Wilkinson Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications (416) 204-3780 [email protected]

Lana Pisarenko Senior Manager, Investor Relations (416) 204-1957 [email protected]

Additional information on Centerra is available on the Company’s website at www.centerragold.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.