The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday, Oct. 23, edition that National Bank Financial analyst Mike Parkin has reaffirmed his "outperform" recommendation for Kinross Gold. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Parkin boosted his share target by a loonie to $20. Analysts on average target the shares at $16.10. Mr. Parkin says in a note: "Kinross maintains significant opportunities for growth within its North American portfolio, which should help to further improve its geopolitical risk profile. This includes the Great Bear project (Ontario), the potential Curlew basin restart (Washington State) and the Round mountain U/G project (Nevada) that is under development." The Globe reported on July 18 that Mr. Parkin had reaffirmed his "outperform" recommendation for Kinross Gold. The shares could then be had for $12.22. The Globe's guest columnist John Rapley was bullish on Kinross Gold on Sept. 3. The shares could then be had for $12.18. The Globe reported on Sept. 13 that Canaccord Genuity analyst Carey MacRury was maintaining his "buy" recommendation for Kinross Gold. The shares could then be had for $13.36.