6-K
KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 April, 2025
Commission File Number: 001-13382
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
17^th^ Floor, 25 York Street,
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2V5
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40F:
Form 20-F ¨ Form 40-F x
This report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing a copy of the press release dated April 15, 2025 in which Kinross Gold Corporation announced the temporary suspension of mill operations at Tasiast due to fire that occurred on April 14, 2025.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 15, 2025 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| KOSS GOLD CORPORATION |
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| Signed: |
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel |
All values are in Indian Rupees.
April 15, 2025
Exhibit 99.1
| Kinross Gold Corporation |
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| 25 York Street, 17th Floor |
| Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2V5 |
Kinross reports temporary suspensionof mill at Tasiast
Toronto, Ontario – April 15, 2025 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) (the “Company”) announced today a temporary suspension of mill operations at Tasiast due to a mill fire that occurred on April 14, 2025, which has been fully extinguished. No injuries have been reported and mining operations are continuing on plan.
The Company is investigating the cause of the fire, as well as assessing the damage and potential impact on the operation. The Company’s initial assessment indicates that the fire was localized in the SAG discharge area. Critical spare parts are available on site and the Company is not expecting to change its guidance for Tasiast.
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
Victoria Barrington
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
phone: 289-455-1950
victoria.barrington@kinross.com
Investor Relations Contact
David Shaver
Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations & Communications
phone: 416-365-2761
InvestorRelations@kinross.com
Source: Kinross Gold Corporation
www.kinross.com
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| 25 York Street, 17th Floor |
| Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2V5 |
Cautionary statement on forward-looking information
All statements, other than statements of historicalfact, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release including, but not limited to, any information as to the future financialor 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 “safeharbor” under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on expectations, estimates and projectionsas of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements include future events and opportunities including, without limitation,statements with respect to: the potential impact of the mill fire on operations at Tasiast; and our estimates, expectations, forecastsand guidance for production at Tasiast. The word “expect” or variations of or similar such words and phrases or statementsthat certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “will” or “would” occur, and similarexpressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptionsthat, while considered reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economicand competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The estimates and assumptions of Kinross referenced, contained or incorporated by referencein this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein and inour Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2025 and our full-year 2024 Management’s Discussion and Analysis as well as: the estimatedcost and projected timing of repairing and re-starting the mill being consistent with the Company’s current expectations; the impactof the incident on the Company’s current production guidance, mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, and estimated overallvalue of Tasiast; and the estimated duration of the suspension of the SAG mill being consistent with Kinross’ current expectations.Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Theseuncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, Kinross’ actual results to differ materiallyfrom those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Kinross. There can be no assurance that forward-lookingstatements 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 relatingto the future. All of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and thosemade in our other filings with the securities regulators of Canada and the United States including, but not limited to, the cautionarystatements made in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2025 and the "Risk Analysis"section of our full-year 2024 Management’s Discussion & Analysis. These factors are not intended to represent a complete listof the factors that could affect Kinross. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statementsor to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward looking statements, except to the extent requiredby applicable law.
Other information
Where we say “we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”, or “Kinross” in this news release, we mean Kinross Gold Corporation and/or oneor more or all of its subsidiaries, as may be applicable.
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