Ms. Samantha Sheffield reports

KINROSS SELLS PORTION OF ASANTE GOLD SHARES

Kinross Gold Corp. has sold an aggregate of 29,850,984 common shares of Asante Gold Corp., representing approximately 4.2 per cent of the outstanding shares and approximately 44.7 per cent of the shares held by Kinross. The shares were sold at a price per share of $1.55 (not including commission), representing an aggregate sale price of $46,269,025.20. Prior to the sale, Kinross held approximately 9.4 per cent of the outstanding shares and up to 18 per cent of the shares, on a partially diluted basis, assuming conversion of all convertible instruments held by Kinross. After the sale, Kinross holds 36,927,650 shares, five million warrants to purchase shares and a convertible debenture that is convertible into shares at the option of Kinross at any time for a period of five years from the date of issuance at a conversion price equal to $1.81 per share. Kinross now owns approximately 5.2 per cent of the outstanding shares, on a non-diluted basis, and 13.2 per cent of the outstanding shares, on a partially diluted basis, assuming the conversion of the convertible securities of Asante held by Kinross.

Kinross sold the shares in the ordinary course of investments in portfolio companies. Kinross may or may not purchase or sell securities of Asante in the future on the open market or in private transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors. Kinross currently has no other plans or intentions that relate to its investment in Asante. Depending on market conditions, general economic and industry conditions, Asante's business and financial condition, and/or other relevant factors, Kinross may develop other plans or intentions in the future.

A copy of the early warning report filed by Kinross in connection with the investment will be available on Asante's profile on SEDAR+. Alternatively, you may contact Luke Crosby, senior vice-president, general counsel and corporate secretary, at 647-788-4478 to obtain a copy of the report. Kinross is organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario and its head office is located at 25 York St. (17th floor), Toronto, Ont., M5J 2V5. Asante's head office is located at Suite 615, 800 West Pender St., Vancouver, B.C., V6C 2V6.

About Kinross Gold Corp.

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. The company's 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).