Kinross Gold Corporation: Unionized Employees Strike at Tasiast Mine

TORONTO, May 24, 2016 - Following a strike notice by Tasiast unions previously announced on May 10, 2016, unionized employees at Kinross Gold's Tasiast mine in Mauritania have today initiated strike action. The Company remains open to re-commencing negotiations on a new collective agreement and to resolve other outstanding items  with union representatives. The Company does not expect the strike to affect development of the Tasiast Phase One expansion.


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 and Ghana. 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 (TSX: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KGC).

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