Mr. David Shaver reports

KINROSS REPORTS TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF MILL AT TASIAST

Kinross Gold Corp. has temporarily suspended 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 semi-autogenous grinding discharge area. Critical spare parts are available on site, and the company is not expecting to change its guidance for Tasiast.

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.

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