Kinross Gold Corp 6-K, filed Mar 8, 2022
Kinross Gold Corp (KGC)
About this 6-K
Kinross Gold Corp filed this 6-K on March 8, 2022.
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 March, 2022
Commission File Number: 001-13382
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
17th Floor, 25 York Street,
Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2V5
(Address of principal executive offices)
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This report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing a copy of the press release dated March 7, 2022 in which Kinross Gold Corporation announced a US$1.0 billion term loan.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 7, 2022. |
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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.
| KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION | ||
| Signed: | //Lucas Crosby// | |
| Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||
March 7, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
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Kinross Gold Corporation 25 York Street, 17th Floor Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2V5 |
NEWS RELEASE
Kinross announces US$1.0 billion term loan
Toronto, Ontario, March 7, 2022 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K; NYSE:KGC) (“Kinross”) announced today that it has arranged a new US$1.0 billion term loan. The three-year term loan will mature on March 7, 2025, has no mandatory amortization payments, and has a flexible repayment schedule.
Kinross used the proceeds of the financing to repay amounts drawn under its US$1.5 billion revolving credit facility in connection with the closing of its acquisition of Great Bear Resources Ltd. Joint Lead Arrangers were The Bank of Nova Scotia, HSBC Bank Canada and RBC Capital Markets.
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).
Media Contact
Louie Diaz
Vice-President, Corporate Communications
phone: 416-369-6469
louie.diaz@kinross.com
Investor Relations Contact
Chris Lichtenheldt
Vice-President, Investor Relations
phone: 416-365-2761
chris.lichtenheldt@kinross.com
www.kinross.com