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KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
BMO Capital Markets Global Mining & Metals Conference
February 26-28
2017
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in or made in giving this presentation and responses to questions,
including but not limited to any information as to the future performance of Kinross, constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities
laws, including the provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the provisions for “safe harbour” under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this presentation. Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation include
those statements on slides with, and statements made under, the headings “2017 Priorities”, “Building Momentum for the Future”, “Strong Balance Sheet”, “2017
Outlook”, “2017 Capital Expenditures Outlook”, “High-Quality Development Projects”, “Exploration”, and “Principles for Building Value”, and include without limitation
statements with respect to our guidance for production, production costs of sales, all-in sustaining cost and capital expenditures, continuous improvement and other
cost savings opportunities, as well as references to other possible events include, without limitation, possible events; opportunities; statements with respect to
possible events or opportunities; estimates (including, without limitation, gold / mineral resources, gold / mineral reserves and mine life) and the realization of such
estimates; future development, mining activities, production and growth, including but not limited to cost and timing; success of exploration or development of
operations; the future price of gold and silver; currency fluctuations; expected capital requirements; government regulation; and environmental risks. The words
“2017E”, “2018E”, “2020E”, “ahead”, “aim”, “anticipate”, “assumption”, “believe”, “budget”, “contemplate”, “contingent”, “encouraged”, “enhancing”, “envision”,
“estimate”, “expect”, “explore”, “feasibility”, “flexibility”, “focus”, “forecast”, “forward”, “FS”, “future”, “goal”, “growth”, “guidance”, “initiative”, “indicate”, “intend”,
“liquidity”, “model”, “momentum”, “objective”, “on track”, “opportunity”, “optimize”, “option”, “outlook”, “PFS”, “phased”, “plan”, “positive”, “positioned”, “possible”,
“potential”, “principle”, “pre-feasibility”, “priority”, “progressing”, “project”, “risk”, “strategy”, “study”, “target”, “tracking”, “trend”, “upside” or “view”, or variations of or
similar such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results may, can, could, would, should, might, indicates, or will be taken, and similar
expressions identify forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while
considered reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and
contingencies. Statements representing management’s financial and other outlook have been prepared solely for purposes of expressing their current views
regarding the Company’s financial and other outlook and may not be appropriate for any other purpose. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect,
and could cause, Kinross’ actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Kinross.
There can be no assurance that forward looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated
in such statements. All of the forward looking statements made in this presentation are qualified by these cautionary statements, and those made in our filings with
the securities regulators of Canada and the U.S., including but not limited to those cautionary statements made in the “Risk Factors” section of our most recently filed
Annual Information Form, the “Risk Analysis” section of our FYE 2016 Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and the “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking
Information” in our news releases dated February 15, 2017, to which readers are referred and which are incorporated by reference in this presentation, all of which
qualify any and all forward‐looking statements made in this presentation. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect
Kinross. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent
actual events and such forward‐looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Other information
Where we say "we", "us", "our", the "Company", or "Kinross" in this presentation, we mean Kinross Gold Corporation and/or one or more or all of its subsidiaries, as
may be applicable.
The technical information about the Company’s mineral properties contained in this presentation has been prepared under the supervision of Mr. John Sims, an
officer of the Company who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.
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KINROSS VALUE PROPOSITION
EXCELLENT OPERATIONAL TRACK RECORD
• Diverse portfolio of operating mines consistently
meeting or outperforming our operational targets
STRONG BALANCE SHEET & FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY
• $2.3B in liquidity with net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.76x
• No debt maturities prior to 2020
ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
• Organic projects spanning all three of our operating
regions
• Opportunities to expand production or extend mine life
at existing operations with low relative execution risk
COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE
• Attractive value opportunity relative to peers,
considering annual production, cost structure, track
record and relatively low-risk growth opportunities
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Advanced High-Quality Organic Development Projects
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Consecutive
Years
MET
or
EXCEEDED
Guidance
Delivered Operational Excellence
$250M
Debt repaid
Cash Available credit
$830M
of cash at Dec.31
0.8x
Net debt to EBITDA
Strengthened Balance Sheet
$0.8
billion
$1.4
billion
2016 Highlights 4
Tasiast
Two-Phased
Expansion
• Initiated construction
of Phase 1; on
schedule & on budget
• Initiated feasibility
study on Phase Two
Bald Mountain
• Acquired & integrated
Bald Mountain
• Doubled gold reserve
estimates within 1
year of ownership(1)
• Completed scoping
study on Phase W
• Advancing feasibility
study
• Commenced stripping
at September NE
• Moroshka expected
to begin mining in
H1 2018
Round Mountain
Phase W
Russia Satellite
Deposits
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
$2.3B
*Totals may not add up due to rounding.
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Operational Excellence
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Bald Mountain
2017E GOLD EQUIVALENT
PRODUCTION(2,3)
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO OF OPERATING MINES
GLOBAL PORTFOLIO
Operating mine
Development project
Round Mountain
Fort Knox
La Coipa
Paracatu
Kupol
Dvoinoye
Chirano
Tasiast
AMERICASRUSSIA
WEST AFRICA
(3) Refer to endnote #3.
Over 60% of estimated 2017 gold equivalent production from mines located in the Americas
61%17%
22%
Americas West Africa Russia
2.5-2.7M
ounces
(2) Refer to endnote #2.
(3) Refer to endnote #3.
Kettle River-Buckhorn
Maricunga
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2016 Guidance 2016 Results
Gold equivalent production (oz.)(2) 2.7 to 2.9Moz. 2.8Moz.
Production cost of sales (US$/oz.)(4) $675 to $735 $712
All-in sustaining cost (US$/oz.)(5) $890 to $990 $984
Capital Expenditures (US$M) $650-$675(i) $634
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
STRONG OPERATING TRACK RECORD
• Operations delivered solid results in 2016:
 FIVE consecutive years of meeting guidance
 RECORD production of 2.8M gold equivalent ounces(2)
 MET guidance for cost of sales and all-in sustaining cost(3,4)
 BELOW 2016 revised guidance for capital expenditures
Continuing our track record of meeting or outperforming our operational targets
(2) Refer to endnote #2.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
(5) Refer to endnote #5.
(i) Revised downwards from original 2016 guidance of $755 million.
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OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
2017 OUTLOOK(3)
Region Gold Production(2)
(000 Au eq. oz.)
% of Total
Production
Production Cost of Sales(2)
($/oz. Au eq.)
Americas 1,520 – 1,630 61% $680 - $750
West Africa
(attributable)
420 – 470 17% $740 - $820
Russia 560 – 600 22% $520 - $720
2017 Forecast
Production(2)
Gold equivalent ounces 2.5 to 2.7 million
Gold ounces 2.4 to 2.6 million
Cost of sales (4)
Co-product $660 to $720 per gold equivalent ounce
By-product $650 to $710 per gold ounce
All-in Sustaining Cost(5)
Co-product / By-product $925 to $1,025 per ounce
Production & Costs
Regional Forecast
(2) Refer to endnote #2.
(3) Refer to endnote #3.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
(5) Refer to endnote #5.
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Balance Sheet Strength
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STRONG BALANCE SHEET
SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION
$0.8
$1.4
Cash & cash equivalents Undrawn credit facilities
LIQUIDITY POSITION*
Maintaining balance sheet strength & financial flexibility remain priority objectives
MAINTAINING FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY
• Repaid $250M senior notes in September 2016
• Extended maturity dates of the $500M term loan
and $1.5B credit facility by one year, to 2020 and
2021 respectively
• No debt maturities before 2020
• Net debt to EBITDA as at Dec. 31, 2016: 0.8x
• Strong financial position to fund the Tasiast
Phase One expansion with existing liquidity
As at Dec. 31
$2.3B
*Totals may not add up due to rounding.
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FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE
2017 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OUTLOOK(5)
Region Sustaining Non-Sustaining Regional Total
Americas $295 $65 $360
West Africa $80 $375 $455
Russia $40 $15 $55
Corporate $5 - $5
TOTAL $420 $455 $875
Capitalized Interest $25
TOTAL KINROSS $900 +/- 5%
Leveraging strong financial position to invest in development projects & our future
2017E Capital Expenditures ($ millions)
(5) Refer to endnote #5.
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FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE
MANAGEABLE DEBT PROFILE
No significant debt maturities prior to 2020
$500
$0
$500
$0
$500
$0
$250
Through
2019
2020 2021 2022 to
2023
2024 2025 to
2040
2041
Term Loan Senior notes
$- $- $-
Debt Schedule
Senior Notes due 2021 5.125%
Senior Notes due 2024 5.950%
Senior Notes due 2041 6.875%
Term Loan LIBOR plus 1.95%
Interest Rates
Agency Rating
S&P BB+ (Positive)
Moody’s Ba1 (Stable)
Fitch BBB- (Stable)
Debt Ratings
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
ADVANCING OUR ORGANIC PROJECTS
September NE
First production
Organic projects spanning all 3 of our operating regions offer opportunities to expand
production or extend mine life at our operations
Q2 2018
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q3 2017
Q4 2017
Q1 2018
Bald Mountain
Mineral reserve
estimate update
Bald Mountain
Vantage PFS
Tasiast Phase 2
Feasibility study
La Coipa
Phase 7
Sectoral permits
Moroshka
Mining expected to commence H1
Tasiast Phase 1
Full production
Round Mountain
Phase W
Feasibility study
Vantage
Major earthworks
Kupol
Potential mineral
resource addition
Fort Knox
Potential East &
South Wall
mineral resource
addition
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 Project Location
Americas
West Africa
Russia
Achieved ahead
of schedule
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
TASIAST TWO-PHASED MILL EXPANSION
Combined Phase One and Two expansions expected to transform Tasiast into our largest
producer with costs amongst the lowest in our portfolio
Phase One Estimates(i) Phase Two Estimates(i)
Average annual production 409,000 ounces 777,000 ounces
Production cost of sales $535 per ounce $460 per ounce
All-in sustaining cost(ii) $760 per ounce $665 per ounce
Initial capital expenditures $300 million $620 million
Capitalized stripping $428 million $119 million
Status
On schedule & on budget; full
production expected in
Q2 2018
Feasibility study expected to
be complete in Q3 2017
(i) For more information regarding the results of the Tasiast Phase One feasibility study and the Phase Two pre-feasibility study, please refer to the news
release dated March 30, 2016 and the Tasiast technical report, both available on our website at www.kinross.com
(ii) Forecast site-level all-in sustaining cost excludes corporate overhead costs. “All-in sustaining cost” is a non-GAAP financial measure.
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
TASIAST TWO-PHASED EXPANSION
Phase One progressing well
• Engineering and procurement of all equipment
packages mostly complete
• Poured foundations for SAG mill & primary
crusher
• Closing off tailings dam and proceeding with liner
installation, ahead of schedule
• Major components of SAG mill & primary crusher
arrived at site; installation of SAG mill expected to
begin late February
Phase Two
• Feasibility study is expected to be complete
in Q3 2017
Phase One construction ~20% complete; on track for full production in Q2 2018
Reclaim tunnel with SAG mill in
the background
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
TASIAST PHASE ONE PROGRESSING WELL
Phase One on schedule and on budget with full production expected in Q2 2018
Unloading SAG mill shell
New batch plant in operationSAG mill
Installation of tailings pond liner
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
DEVELOPING BALD MOUNTAIN’S POTENTIAL
2016: Doubled mineral reserve estimates ahead
of schedule
• Added 1.2 million ounces to proven and
probable mineral reserve estimates(1)
 North area: added 680koz.
 South area: added 570koz.
Kinross envisions Bald Mountain as a long-life asset with significant upside potential and
mineral resource growth
2017: Expect to double production and continue
to develop potential for mine life extension &
production expansion
• On track to double production with reduced
costs, compared with 2016(5)
• Expect to spend $9M to upgrade mineral
resources in North and South areas, and drill
test targets identified in 2016
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(3) Refer to endnote #3.
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
DOUBLED BALD MOUNTAIN GOLD RESERVES
Successfully doubled gold reserve estimates for Bald Mountain ahead of schedule
2,133
(229)
+677
+568
1,117
Year-end 2015 Year-end 2016
North area
South area
2016 depletion
Proven&ProbableMineralReserveEstimates(1)
(thousandounces)
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
BALD MOUNTAIN VANTAGE COMPLEX
Vantage Complex (South area) Pre-Feasibility Study
• Contemplates construction of a new heap leach facility
and related infrastructure to develop Vantage Complex
 Combined 28 million tonnes of ore at average
grade of 0.63 g/t
 Design includes additional 34M tonnes of capacity
for future potential deposits in the South area
• Estimated capital expenditures: $90-120M
• Major works expected to begin in early Q2 2018
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As at December 31, 2016
Proven & probable gold reserves 568koz.
Measured & indicated gold resources 474koz.
Inferred gold resources 40koz.
South Area: Mineral Reserve & Mineral Resource Estimates(1)
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
ROUND MOUNTAIN PHASE W
Phase W is an opportunity to potentially extend estimated mine life
For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at
www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 33 of this presentation.
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
ROUND MOUNTAIN PHASE W
Year-end 2015 Depletion Exploration & Engineering Year-end 2016
Proven & probable
gold reserves
1,470 (315) 112 1,267
Measured & indicated
gold resources
683 (35) 1,284 1,932
Inferred gold resources 233 (30) 1,660 1,863
Mineral Reserve & Mineral Resource Estimates(1) (thousand ounces)
• Drill program in support of the Phase W feasibility study ongoing during fourth quarter
• Additional activities underway:
 Mine plan optimization
 Geologic modelling
 Metallurgical and geotechnical test work
 Engineering of infrastructure
Feasibility study expected to be complete in Q3 2017
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
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ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
RUSSIA SATELLITE DEPOSITS
September Northeast
• Located approximately 15 km northwest from
Dvoinoye
• Near-surface, high-grade deposit
• Stripping commenced and project is on-track to
begin production in Q1 2017
Development of satellite deposits located near Kupol and Dvoinoye in advanced stages
Moroshka
• Located 4 km east of the Kupol mill
• Decline development and installation of
limited surface infrastructure underway
• Portal construction 30% complete
• Mining expected to commence in H1 2018
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EXPLORATION
KUPOL VEIN SYSTEM
Mineralization open in in certain zones, with greatest potential for near-term extensions to
the north and south
• Comprehensive exploration review generated series of extension targets which were drilled
during second half of 2016
• Continued drilling, geological interpretation and mineral resource estimation for these target
areas will be a major focus for 2017
For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at
www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 46 of this presentation.
Big Bend
650 SE Extension
North Extension/Star
1 km
~1.8 km Geochemical Anomaly
Looking West
0
>5
Au g/t
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EXPLORATION
FORT KNOX EAST & SOUTH WALL
For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at
www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 47 of this presentation.
Positive intercepts were intersected during 2016 in the East and South Wall of the
existing pit; additions to Fort Knox’s inferred resource estimate are expected in 2017
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EXPLORATION
KETTLE RIVER: CURLEW DISTRICT
For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at
www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 48 of this presentation.
Promising opportunities in the Curlew District; infill drilling program planned for 2017 to
test extensions of mineralized zones
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Plan Map of the Curlew District Cross Section Looking West
Historic K2 mine Workings
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STRONG TRACK RECORD
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
MET or EXCEEDED annual
production guidance
MET or came in UNDER annual
cost of sales guidance
MET or came in UNDER annual
capital expenditures guidance
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
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
Consistently Meeting or Outperforming Targets
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(i) Source: Company reports. Figures reflect mid-point of guidance ranges. Production figures for Kinross represent gold only production guidance of 2.4 to 2.5
million ounces. Kinross expects to produce 2.5 to 2.7 million gold equivalent ounces in 2017.
(ii) Source: Company reports. Figures represent mid-point of all-in sustaining cost guidance. Figures for Yamana represent all-in sustaining cost on a co-product
basis.
COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE
2017E PRODUCTION & ALL-IN SUSTAINING COST
2017E Gold Production
(million ounces)
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
Barrick
Newmont
AngloGold
Kinross
Goldcorp
GoldFields
Agnico
Yamana
IAMGold
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
AngloGold
IAMGold
GoldFields
Kinross
Newmont
Agnico
Yamana
Goldcorp
Barrick
2017E All-In Sustaining Cost
($ per ounce)
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COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE
INDUSTRY-LEADING BALANCE SHEET
2.5
1.8
1.7
1.5
1.3
0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8
Yamana Goldcorp IAMGold AngloGold Barrick Gold Fields Newmont Agnico Kinross
Net Debt to EBITDA (LTM)
Net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.76x as of December 31, 2016
Source: Company reports; Bloomberg – net debt to trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA.
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Source: Bloomberg analyst consensus – February 24, 2017.
COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE
2017E METRICS
Attractive value opportunity relative to peers, considering Kinross’ annual production,
cost structure, track record and growth opportunities
EV / 2017E EBITDA P / 2017E OPERATING CF
12.1
10.7
8.4
8.0
6.9
6.1
5.1
4.4
3.1
Agnico
Goldcorp
Newmont
Barrick
Yamana
IAMGold
Kinross
AngloGold
GoldFields
13.8
11.0
8.9
8.2
7.1
5.1 5.1
3.6
3.0
Agnico
Goldcorp
Newmont
Barrick
IAMGold
Yamana
Kinross
AngloGold
Gold
Fields
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Delivered SOLID
PRODUCTION of
2.8Moz.
2016 Stronger year
expected at
BALD MOUNTAIN
2017E
TASIAST PHASE
ONE expected to
ramp up to full
production
2018E
Expected start-up of
potential TASIAST
PHASE TWO
2020E
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2016 PRODUCTION RESULTS
Operation Production(2)
(Au eq. oz.)
Cost of Sales(4)
($ per Au eq. oz.)
AMERICAS
Fort Knox 409,844 $741
Round Mountain 378,264 $773
Bald Mountain 130,144 $1,182
Kettle River – Buckhorn 112,274 $652
Paracatu 483,014 $717
Maricunga 175,532 $827
RUSSIA
Kupol-Dvoinoye 734,143 $441
WEST AFRICA
Tasiast 175,176 $1,061
Chirano 190,759 $921
TOTAL KINROSS 2,789,150 $712
(2) Refer to endnote #2.
(3) Refer to endnote #3.
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2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS
All figures in US$ millions, except ounces, per share and per ounce amounts 2016 2015
Attributable gold equivalent ounces (oz.)(2)
Produced 2,789,150 2,594,652
Sold 2,758,306 2,608,870
Average realized gold price ($/oz.) $1,249 $1,159
Production cost of sales(4)
Gold equivalent ($/oz. Au eq.) $712 $696
By-product ($/oz.) $696 $684
All-in sustaining cost (5)
Gold equivalent ($/oz. Au eq.) $984 $975
By-product ($/oz.) $975 $971
Capital expenditures $633.8 $610.0
Revenue $3,472.0 $3,052.2
Adjusted operating cash flow(6) $926.7 $786.6
Operating cash flow $1,099.2 $831.6
Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to common
shareholders(6) $93.0 ($91.0)
per share $0.08 ($0.08)
Reported net loss ($104.0) ($984.5)
per share ($0.08) ($0.86)
(2) Refer to endnote #2.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
(5) Refer to endnote #5.
(6) Refer to endnote #6.
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APPENDIX
CURRENCY / OIL BENEFITS & SENSITIVITIES
Well-positioned to benefit from favourable currency exchange and oil weakness
Change from
Assumptions
Estimated impact
to cost of sales
FX 10% US$15/oz.
Russian rouble 10% US$16/oz.(ii)
Brazilian real 10% US$32/oz.(iii)
Oil $10/bbl. US$2/oz.
Gold price $100/oz. US$4/oz.
Budget Spot(i)
Gold US$1,200 US$1,257
Oil US$60/bbl. US$54/bbl.
Russian rouble 60 58
Brazilian real 3.25 3.11
Chilean peso 630 646
2017 Budget Assumptions & Sensitivities(3)
• Benefits of favourable FX and oil prices
partially offsetting lower gold prices
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30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
Jun-14 Oct-14 Feb-15 Jun-15 Oct-15 Feb-16 Jun-16 Oct-16 Feb-17
Performance(rebasedto100)
Brazilian real Russian rouble Canadian dollar Oil Gold
(i) Source: Bloomberg – February 24, 2017.
(ii) Impact to production cost of sales of the Russian operations
(iii) Impact to production cost of sales of the Brazil operation
(3) Refer to endnote #3.
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APPENDIX
FUEL & CURRENCY HEDGES
Managing exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency and input commodity prices
% of 2017 exposure hedged Average Rate
Brazilian real 35% 3.68 (put) - 4.11 (call)
Chilean peso - -
Russian rouble 19% 60 (put) – 72 (call)
Canadian dollar 51% 1.33
Oil & Fuel 54%(i) (Refer to note ii)
(i) As a result of pre-paid fuel purchases mainly relating to the Company’s Russian operations and fixed pricing in Ghana and Brazil, Kinross’ unhedged, free-
floating oil & fuel exposure for 2017 is ~31% of total consumption
(ii) Consists of crude oil swap contracts (737,976 barrels at an average rate of $46.21) as at December 31, 2016.
Summary of 2017 foreign currency and energy hedges as at December 31, 2016
• Hedged rouble for first time since 2013
 Entered into zero cost option hedge for approximately 20% of exposure at average
put of 60, offset by call strike of 72
• Also hedged 35% of Brazilian real at favourable rates compared to spot
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• Impressive track record of operational excellence
• Achieved its 2nd highest production level in 2015, Fort
Knox’s 19th year in operation
• Estimated mine life: mill – 2018; mining – 2020*
AMERICAS
FORT KNOX, USA (100%)
TONNES
(thousands)
GRADE
(g/t)
OUNCES
(thousands)
2P Reserves 104,689 0.4 1,506
M&I Resources 95,024 0.5 1,440
Inferred Resources 13,036 0.5 193
OPERATING RESULTS(4)
2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1)
Among the world’s few cold climate heap leach facilities
2015 2016
Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 401,553 409,844
Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $629 $741
* Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
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• Incremental, high-margin ounces from Process Solution
Management (PSM)
• Opportunity to extend mine life beyond current estimates
with Phase W project
AMERICAS
ROUND MOUNTAIN, USA (100%)
Strong cash flow generator with opportunities to extend mine life
Kinross acquired 100% of the Round Mountain mine on January 11, 2016. Production
and cost of sales figures for 2015 reflect 50% ownership.
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
TONNES
(thousands)
GRADE
(g/t)
OUNCES
(thousands)
2P Reserves 57,105 0.7 1,267
M&I Resources 76,034 0.8 1,932
Inferred Resources 99,784 0.6 1,863
2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1)
OPERATING RESULTS(2)
2015 (50%) 2016
Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 197,818 378,264
Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $750 $773
* Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form
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Mining
Milling
Leaching
ESTIMATED MINE LIFE*
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• Acquired in January 2016
• Large estimated mineral resource base with multiple
sources of potential mineral reserve additions
• Production expected to double in 2017 with reduced
costs
AMERICAS
BALD MOUNTAIN, USA (100%)
Forecasting strong near-term cash flow with significant upside potential
TONNES
(thousands)
GRADE
(g/t)
OUNCES
(thousands)
2P Reserves 110,486 0.6 2,133
M&I Resources 200,937 0.5 3,548
Inferred Resources 49,472 0.4 648
2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1)
OPERATING RESULTS(4)
2015 2016
Production (Au. Eq. oz.) - 130,144
Production cost of sales ($/oz.) - $1,182
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
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• Paracatu is among the world’s largest gold operations
with annual throughput of ~60Mt
• Realizing benefits from weakness in the Brazilian real
• Estimated mine life: 2030*
AMERICAS
PARACATU, BRAZIL (100%)
Large gold mine with a long mine life that extends to 2030
TONNES
(thousands)
GRADE
(g/t)
OUNCES
(thousands)
2P Reserves 643,646 0.4 9,034
M&I Resources 315,508 0.3 3,267
Inferred Resources 20,846 0.3 185
2015 2016
Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 477,662 483,014
Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $772 $717
OPERATING RESULTS(4)
2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1)
* Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
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• High-grade, low-cost underground mines
• Estimated mine life: Kupol – 2020; Dvoinoye – 2018*
RUSSIA
KUPOL-DVOINOYE (100%)
KUPOL
TONNES
(thousands)
GRADE
(g/t)
OUNCES
(thousands)
2P Reserves 6,301 8.3 1,683
M&I Resources 942 6.6 199
Inferred Resources 571 7.1 131
DVOINOYE
2P Reserves 2,290 8.4 619
M&I Resources 40 32.2 42
Inferred Resources 329 10.2 108
2015 2016
Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 758,563 734,143
Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $474 $441
OPERATING RESULTS(4)
2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1)
Our Russian operations are a model for successfully operating in a remote location
* Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
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• Expecting higher production and lower costs in the
second half of the year
• Estimated mine life: 2021*
WEST AFRICA
CHIRANO, GHANA (90%)
Cost reductions achieved at Chirano by transitioning to self-perform mining
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(2) Refer to endnote #2.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
TONNES
(thousands)
GRADE
(g/t)
OUNCES
(thousands)
2P Reserves 11,193 2.4 872
M&I Resources 11,471 2.2 798
Inferred Resources 1,590 3.0 152
2015 2016
Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 230,488 190,759
Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $691 $921
OPERATING RESULTS(2,4)
2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1)
* Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form
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• Proceeding with Phase One of the expansion, with Phase
Two an option to further add significant production
• Estimated mine life: Phase One – 2033; if we proceed
with a Phase Two expansion, mine life would be 2030*
WEST AFRICA
TASIAST, MAURITANIA (100%)
Operating mine with a large gold resource located in a prospective district
TONNES
(thousands)
GRADE
(g/t)
OUNCES
(thousands)
2P Reserves 129,497 1.9 8,015
M&I Resources 72,376 1.4 3,144
Inferred Resources 5,575 1.9 345
2015 2016
Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 219,045 175,176
Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $1,021 $1,061
OPERATING RESULTS(4)
2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1)
(1) Refer to endnote #1.
(4) Refer to endnote #4.
* Source: Tasiast Technical Report dated March 30, 2016
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ENDNOTES
1) Mineral reserves and mineral resources are estimates. For more information regarding Kinross’ 2016 mineral
reserve and mineral resource estimates, please refer to our Annual Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource
Statement as at December 31, 2016 contained in our news release dated February 15, 2017, which is available on
our website at www.kinross.com.
2) Unless otherwise noted, gold equivalent production, gold equivalent ounces sold and production cost of sales
figures in this presentation are based on Kinross’ 90% share of Chirano production and sales.
3) For more information regarding Kinross’ production, cost, overhead expense and capital expenditures outlook for
2017, please refer to the news release dated February 15, 2017 which is available on our website at
www.kinross.com. Kinross’ outlook for 2017 represents forward-looking information and users are cautioned that
actual results may vary. Please refer to the Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information on slide 2 of this
presentation and in our news release dated February 15, 2017, available on our website at www.kinross.com.
4) Attributable production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold and per gold ounce sold on a by-product basis
are non-GAAP measures. For more information and a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure for the three and
twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, please refer to the news release dated February 15, 2017,
under the heading “Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures”, available on our website at www.kinross.com.
5) All-in sustaining cost is a non-GAAP measure. For more information and a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure
for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, please refer to the news release dated
February 15, 2017 under the heading “Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures”, available on our website at
www.kinross.com.
6) Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders and adjusted operating cash flow numbers are non-
GAAP financial measures. For more information and a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures for the three
and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, please refer to the news release dated February 15, 2017,
under the heading “Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures”, available on our website at www.kinross.com.
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EXPLANATORY NOTES - EXPLORATION
Kupol Exploration Results
A total of 48 diamond drill core holes are reported from Kupol Minex and mine-area exploration activity in 2016. All
diamond drill core holes reported are HQ in diameter. The majority of holes presented (18) were drilled at the Kupol
Hanging Wall target, with six holes reported from Big Bend Deep, 16 holes from the Zone 650 SE splays and eight from
the North Extension (Star) target.
Collar locations are reported in the Kupol Local Mine Grid.
Composite assay intervals reported for diamond drill core results are calculated by taking a weighted average of all gold
and silver fire assay values included. No more than three consecutive metres of internal waste (<1.0 grams per tonne of
Au equivalent) is accepted, and high grade samples are not capped. Select true widths are provided, estimated
according to the geometry and nature of the mineralized intersection.
The reader is referred to the Kupol & Dvoinoye National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report dated March 31, 2015,
available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com, for a full description of drilling methods, sampling procedures
and QA/QC protocols.
The technical information about the Company’s drilling and exploration activities at Kupol contained in this news release
has been prepared under the supervision of the Officer with the Company who is a “qualified person” within the
meaning of National Instrument 43-101. The drill hole data base including collar, survey, geology and assay information
were reviewed by the “qualified person” and the composite assay information independently calculated and verified for
accuracy of reporting. Assay certificates for the information disclosed in this news release were verified by the Regional
Director Exploration and the Site Exploration Manager but not by the Officer as the “qualified person”.
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EXPLANATORY NOTES - EXPLORATION
Fort Knox Exploration Results
Results are reported for 15 diamond drill core holes completed on the East and South walls of the Fort Knox open pit. All 15 of
these diamond drill core holes are of HQ3 core diameter . At Fort Knox, the dip of the drill holes are taken from horizontal being 0
degrees, with a negative number indicating dips below the horizontal, and a positive number indicating a dip above the horizontal.
Collar locations are reported in the Fort Knox Local Grid, in survey-metres.
The reader is referred to the Fort Knox Mine Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA National Instrument 43-101 Technical
Report dated March 31, 2015, available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com, for a full description of drilling methods,
sampling procedures and QA/QC protocols.
Samples are typically collected in 5 foot (1.52 metre) intervals for diamond drill core. Diamond drill core samples are sent to the
independent laboratory as whole core in plastic sample bags. QAQC samples consisting of certified standards and blanks are
included on an average of 5% and 0.5% of total samples per batch, respectively. All samples were sent to ALS Minerals in
Fairbanks, Alaska for preparation, after which pulps are sent to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, an ISO 17025:2005
certified laboratory, for analysis. A 50g sub-sample is fire assayed with atomic absorption finish. Samples with fire assay values
>10 g/t are re-assayed with a gravimetric finish.
All results for the East and South Wall drill program are reported as Au grams per metric tonne (Au g/t). No more than 20 feet (~6
metres) of internal waste (<0.21 g/t) is accepted and high grade samples were not capped. Only apparent intercept widths are
reported.
The technical information about the Company’s drilling and exploration activities at Fort Knox contained in this news release has
been prepared under the supervision of the Officer with the Company who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of National
Instrument 43-101. The drill hole database, including collar, survey, geology and assay information, were reviewed by the
“qualified person” and the composite assay information independently calculated and verified for accuracy of reporting. Assay
certificates for the information disclosed in this news release were verified by the Site Exploration Manager but not by the Officer
the “qualified person”.
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EXPLANATORY NOTES - EXPLORATION
Kettle River (Curlew) Exploration Results
All 16 drill holes reported from the Curlew district are diamond drill core holes of HQ core diameter. A number of targets
in the area were drilled, with eight holes reported from the Lower Portal, three holes from K5, two holes from K2 North,
one hole drilled at the Lower East Vein, one hole at Franson Peak and one hole along a resistive break in AMT Line A.
Collar locations are reported in UTM NAD83.
Samples are typically collected in 1.2 metre intervals for diamond drill core. Diamond drill core samples are sent to the
independent laboratory as half core in polypropylene sample bags. QAQC samples consisting of certified standards and
blanks are included 6 out of 60 times per batch of samples analyzed. All samples were sent to American Assay Labs
AAL, an ISO 17025:2005 certified laboratory, for analysis. A 30 gram sub-sample is fire assayed with ICP finish.
Samples with fire assay values >10 g/t are re-assayed with a gravimetric finish.
All results from the Curlew district drill holes are reported as Au grams per metric tonne (Au g/t). Composite assay
intervals reported for diamond drill core results are calculated by taking a weighted average of gold fire assay values.
No more than 24 m consecutive of internal waste at less than 0.5 Au g/t is accepted, and high grade samples are not
capped. Only down-hole interval widths are reported.
The technical information about the Company’s drilling and exploration activities at Kettle River contained in this news
release has been prepared under the supervision of the Officer with the Company who is a “qualified person” within the
meaning of National Instrument 43-101. The drill hole database, including collar, survey, geology and assay information,
were reviewed by the “qualified person” and the composite assay information independently calculated and verified for
accuracy of reporting. Assay certificates for the information disclosed in this news release were verified by the Site
Exploration Manager but not by the Officer as the “qualified person”.
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  • 1. 1 www.kinross.com 1 KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION BMO Capital Markets Global Mining & Metals Conference February 26-28 2017
  • 2. 2 www.kinross.com 2 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in or made in giving this presentation and responses to questions, including but not limited to any information as to the future performance of Kinross, constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the provisions for “safe harbour” under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this presentation. Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation include those statements on slides with, and statements made under, the headings “2017 Priorities”, “Building Momentum for the Future”, “Strong Balance Sheet”, “2017 Outlook”, “2017 Capital Expenditures Outlook”, “High-Quality Development Projects”, “Exploration”, and “Principles for Building Value”, and include without limitation statements with respect to our guidance for production, production costs of sales, all-in sustaining cost and capital expenditures, continuous improvement and other cost savings opportunities, as well as references to other possible events include, without limitation, possible events; opportunities; statements with respect to possible events or opportunities; estimates (including, without limitation, gold / mineral resources, gold / mineral reserves and mine life) and the realization of such estimates; future development, mining activities, production and growth, including but not limited to cost and timing; success of exploration or development of operations; the future price of gold and silver; currency fluctuations; expected capital requirements; government regulation; and environmental risks. The words “2017E”, “2018E”, “2020E”, “ahead”, “aim”, “anticipate”, “assumption”, “believe”, “budget”, “contemplate”, “contingent”, “encouraged”, “enhancing”, “envision”, “estimate”, “expect”, “explore”, “feasibility”, “flexibility”, “focus”, “forecast”, “forward”, “FS”, “future”, “goal”, “growth”, “guidance”, “initiative”, “indicate”, “intend”, “liquidity”, “model”, “momentum”, “objective”, “on track”, “opportunity”, “optimize”, “option”, “outlook”, “PFS”, “phased”, “plan”, “positive”, “positioned”, “possible”, “potential”, “principle”, “pre-feasibility”, “priority”, “progressing”, “project”, “risk”, “strategy”, “study”, “target”, “tracking”, “trend”, “upside” or “view”, or variations of or similar such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results may, can, could, would, should, might, indicates, or will be taken, and similar expressions identify forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Statements representing management’s financial and other outlook have been prepared solely for purposes of expressing their current views regarding the Company’s financial and other outlook and may not be appropriate for any other purpose. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect, and could cause, Kinross’ actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Kinross. There can be no assurance that forward looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. All of the forward looking statements made in this presentation are qualified by these cautionary statements, and those made in our filings with the securities regulators of Canada and the U.S., including but not limited to those cautionary statements made in the “Risk Factors” section of our most recently filed Annual Information Form, the “Risk Analysis” section of our FYE 2016 Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and the “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information” in our news releases dated February 15, 2017, to which readers are referred and which are incorporated by reference in this presentation, all of which qualify any and all forward‐looking statements made in this presentation. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Kinross. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward‐looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. Other information Where we say "we", "us", "our", the "Company", or "Kinross" in this presentation, we mean Kinross Gold Corporation and/or one or more or all of its subsidiaries, as may be applicable. The technical information about the Company’s mineral properties contained in this presentation has been prepared under the supervision of Mr. John Sims, an officer of the Company who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.
  • 3. 3 www.kinross.com 3 KINROSS VALUE PROPOSITION EXCELLENT OPERATIONAL TRACK RECORD • Diverse portfolio of operating mines consistently meeting or outperforming our operational targets STRONG BALANCE SHEET & FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY • $2.3B in liquidity with net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.76x • No debt maturities prior to 2020 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS • Organic projects spanning all three of our operating regions • Opportunities to expand production or extend mine life at existing operations with low relative execution risk COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE • Attractive value opportunity relative to peers, considering annual production, cost structure, track record and relatively low-risk growth opportunities
  • 4. 4 www.kinross.com 4 Advanced High-Quality Organic Development Projects 5 Consecutive Years MET or EXCEEDED Guidance Delivered Operational Excellence $250M Debt repaid Cash Available credit $830M of cash at Dec.31 0.8x Net debt to EBITDA Strengthened Balance Sheet $0.8 billion $1.4 billion 2016 Highlights 4 Tasiast Two-Phased Expansion • Initiated construction of Phase 1; on schedule & on budget • Initiated feasibility study on Phase Two Bald Mountain • Acquired & integrated Bald Mountain • Doubled gold reserve estimates within 1 year of ownership(1) • Completed scoping study on Phase W • Advancing feasibility study • Commenced stripping at September NE • Moroshka expected to begin mining in H1 2018 Round Mountain Phase W Russia Satellite Deposits (1) Refer to endnote #1. $2.3B *Totals may not add up due to rounding.
  • 6. 6 www.kinross.com 6 Bald Mountain 2017E GOLD EQUIVALENT PRODUCTION(2,3) OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO OF OPERATING MINES GLOBAL PORTFOLIO Operating mine Development project Round Mountain Fort Knox La Coipa Paracatu Kupol Dvoinoye Chirano Tasiast AMERICASRUSSIA WEST AFRICA (3) Refer to endnote #3. Over 60% of estimated 2017 gold equivalent production from mines located in the Americas 61%17% 22% Americas West Africa Russia 2.5-2.7M ounces (2) Refer to endnote #2. (3) Refer to endnote #3. Kettle River-Buckhorn Maricunga
  • 7. 7 www.kinross.com 7 2016 Guidance 2016 Results Gold equivalent production (oz.)(2) 2.7 to 2.9Moz. 2.8Moz. Production cost of sales (US$/oz.)(4) $675 to $735 $712 All-in sustaining cost (US$/oz.)(5) $890 to $990 $984 Capital Expenditures (US$M) $650-$675(i) $634 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE STRONG OPERATING TRACK RECORD • Operations delivered solid results in 2016:  FIVE consecutive years of meeting guidance  RECORD production of 2.8M gold equivalent ounces(2)  MET guidance for cost of sales and all-in sustaining cost(3,4)  BELOW 2016 revised guidance for capital expenditures Continuing our track record of meeting or outperforming our operational targets (2) Refer to endnote #2. (4) Refer to endnote #4. (5) Refer to endnote #5. (i) Revised downwards from original 2016 guidance of $755 million.
  • 8. 8 www.kinross.com 8 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE 2017 OUTLOOK(3) Region Gold Production(2) (000 Au eq. oz.) % of Total Production Production Cost of Sales(2) ($/oz. Au eq.) Americas 1,520 – 1,630 61% $680 - $750 West Africa (attributable) 420 – 470 17% $740 - $820 Russia 560 – 600 22% $520 - $720 2017 Forecast Production(2) Gold equivalent ounces 2.5 to 2.7 million Gold ounces 2.4 to 2.6 million Cost of sales (4) Co-product $660 to $720 per gold equivalent ounce By-product $650 to $710 per gold ounce All-in Sustaining Cost(5) Co-product / By-product $925 to $1,025 per ounce Production & Costs Regional Forecast (2) Refer to endnote #2. (3) Refer to endnote #3. (4) Refer to endnote #4. (5) Refer to endnote #5.
  • 10. 10 www.kinross.com 10 STRONG BALANCE SHEET SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION $0.8 $1.4 Cash & cash equivalents Undrawn credit facilities LIQUIDITY POSITION* Maintaining balance sheet strength & financial flexibility remain priority objectives MAINTAINING FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY • Repaid $250M senior notes in September 2016 • Extended maturity dates of the $500M term loan and $1.5B credit facility by one year, to 2020 and 2021 respectively • No debt maturities before 2020 • Net debt to EBITDA as at Dec. 31, 2016: 0.8x • Strong financial position to fund the Tasiast Phase One expansion with existing liquidity As at Dec. 31 $2.3B *Totals may not add up due to rounding.
  • 11. 11 www.kinross.com 11 FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE 2017 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OUTLOOK(5) Region Sustaining Non-Sustaining Regional Total Americas $295 $65 $360 West Africa $80 $375 $455 Russia $40 $15 $55 Corporate $5 - $5 TOTAL $420 $455 $875 Capitalized Interest $25 TOTAL KINROSS $900 +/- 5% Leveraging strong financial position to invest in development projects & our future 2017E Capital Expenditures ($ millions) (5) Refer to endnote #5.
  • 12. 12 www.kinross.com 12 FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE MANAGEABLE DEBT PROFILE No significant debt maturities prior to 2020 $500 $0 $500 $0 $500 $0 $250 Through 2019 2020 2021 2022 to 2023 2024 2025 to 2040 2041 Term Loan Senior notes $- $- $- Debt Schedule Senior Notes due 2021 5.125% Senior Notes due 2024 5.950% Senior Notes due 2041 6.875% Term Loan LIBOR plus 1.95% Interest Rates Agency Rating S&P BB+ (Positive) Moody’s Ba1 (Stable) Fitch BBB- (Stable) Debt Ratings
  • 14. 14 www.kinross.com 14 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ADVANCING OUR ORGANIC PROJECTS September NE First production Organic projects spanning all 3 of our operating regions offer opportunities to expand production or extend mine life at our operations Q2 2018 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Bald Mountain Mineral reserve estimate update Bald Mountain Vantage PFS Tasiast Phase 2 Feasibility study La Coipa Phase 7 Sectoral permits Moroshka Mining expected to commence H1 Tasiast Phase 1 Full production Round Mountain Phase W Feasibility study Vantage Major earthworks Kupol Potential mineral resource addition Fort Knox Potential East & South Wall mineral resource addition   Project Location Americas West Africa Russia Achieved ahead of schedule 
  • 15. 15 www.kinross.com 15 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TASIAST TWO-PHASED MILL EXPANSION Combined Phase One and Two expansions expected to transform Tasiast into our largest producer with costs amongst the lowest in our portfolio Phase One Estimates(i) Phase Two Estimates(i) Average annual production 409,000 ounces 777,000 ounces Production cost of sales $535 per ounce $460 per ounce All-in sustaining cost(ii) $760 per ounce $665 per ounce Initial capital expenditures $300 million $620 million Capitalized stripping $428 million $119 million Status On schedule & on budget; full production expected in Q2 2018 Feasibility study expected to be complete in Q3 2017 (i) For more information regarding the results of the Tasiast Phase One feasibility study and the Phase Two pre-feasibility study, please refer to the news release dated March 30, 2016 and the Tasiast technical report, both available on our website at www.kinross.com (ii) Forecast site-level all-in sustaining cost excludes corporate overhead costs. “All-in sustaining cost” is a non-GAAP financial measure.
  • 16. 16 www.kinross.com 16 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TASIAST TWO-PHASED EXPANSION Phase One progressing well • Engineering and procurement of all equipment packages mostly complete • Poured foundations for SAG mill & primary crusher • Closing off tailings dam and proceeding with liner installation, ahead of schedule • Major components of SAG mill & primary crusher arrived at site; installation of SAG mill expected to begin late February Phase Two • Feasibility study is expected to be complete in Q3 2017 Phase One construction ~20% complete; on track for full production in Q2 2018 Reclaim tunnel with SAG mill in the background
  • 17. 17 www.kinross.com 17 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TASIAST PHASE ONE PROGRESSING WELL Phase One on schedule and on budget with full production expected in Q2 2018 Unloading SAG mill shell New batch plant in operationSAG mill Installation of tailings pond liner
  • 18. 18 www.kinross.com 18 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DEVELOPING BALD MOUNTAIN’S POTENTIAL 2016: Doubled mineral reserve estimates ahead of schedule • Added 1.2 million ounces to proven and probable mineral reserve estimates(1)  North area: added 680koz.  South area: added 570koz. Kinross envisions Bald Mountain as a long-life asset with significant upside potential and mineral resource growth 2017: Expect to double production and continue to develop potential for mine life extension & production expansion • On track to double production with reduced costs, compared with 2016(5) • Expect to spend $9M to upgrade mineral resources in North and South areas, and drill test targets identified in 2016 (1) Refer to endnote #1. (3) Refer to endnote #3.
  • 19. 19 www.kinross.com 19 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DOUBLED BALD MOUNTAIN GOLD RESERVES Successfully doubled gold reserve estimates for Bald Mountain ahead of schedule 2,133 (229) +677 +568 1,117 Year-end 2015 Year-end 2016 North area South area 2016 depletion Proven&ProbableMineralReserveEstimates(1) (thousandounces) (1) Refer to endnote #1.
  • 20. 20 www.kinross.com 20 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BALD MOUNTAIN VANTAGE COMPLEX Vantage Complex (South area) Pre-Feasibility Study • Contemplates construction of a new heap leach facility and related infrastructure to develop Vantage Complex  Combined 28 million tonnes of ore at average grade of 0.63 g/t  Design includes additional 34M tonnes of capacity for future potential deposits in the South area • Estimated capital expenditures: $90-120M • Major works expected to begin in early Q2 2018 www.kinross.com 20 As at December 31, 2016 Proven & probable gold reserves 568koz. Measured & indicated gold resources 474koz. Inferred gold resources 40koz. South Area: Mineral Reserve & Mineral Resource Estimates(1) (1) Refer to endnote #1.
  • 21. 21 www.kinross.com 21 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ROUND MOUNTAIN PHASE W Phase W is an opportunity to potentially extend estimated mine life For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 33 of this presentation.
  • 22. 22 www.kinross.com 22 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ROUND MOUNTAIN PHASE W Year-end 2015 Depletion Exploration & Engineering Year-end 2016 Proven & probable gold reserves 1,470 (315) 112 1,267 Measured & indicated gold resources 683 (35) 1,284 1,932 Inferred gold resources 233 (30) 1,660 1,863 Mineral Reserve & Mineral Resource Estimates(1) (thousand ounces) • Drill program in support of the Phase W feasibility study ongoing during fourth quarter • Additional activities underway:  Mine plan optimization  Geologic modelling  Metallurgical and geotechnical test work  Engineering of infrastructure Feasibility study expected to be complete in Q3 2017 (1) Refer to endnote #1.
  • 23. 23 www.kinross.com 23 ATTRACTIVE ORGANIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS RUSSIA SATELLITE DEPOSITS September Northeast • Located approximately 15 km northwest from Dvoinoye • Near-surface, high-grade deposit • Stripping commenced and project is on-track to begin production in Q1 2017 Development of satellite deposits located near Kupol and Dvoinoye in advanced stages Moroshka • Located 4 km east of the Kupol mill • Decline development and installation of limited surface infrastructure underway • Portal construction 30% complete • Mining expected to commence in H1 2018
  • 24. 24 www.kinross.com 24 EXPLORATION KUPOL VEIN SYSTEM Mineralization open in in certain zones, with greatest potential for near-term extensions to the north and south • Comprehensive exploration review generated series of extension targets which were drilled during second half of 2016 • Continued drilling, geological interpretation and mineral resource estimation for these target areas will be a major focus for 2017 For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 46 of this presentation. Big Bend 650 SE Extension North Extension/Star 1 km ~1.8 km Geochemical Anomaly Looking West 0 >5 Au g/t
  • 25. 25 www.kinross.com 25 EXPLORATION FORT KNOX EAST & SOUTH WALL For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 47 of this presentation. Positive intercepts were intersected during 2016 in the East and South Wall of the existing pit; additions to Fort Knox’s inferred resource estimate are expected in 2017
  • 26. 26 www.kinross.com 26 EXPLORATION KETTLE RIVER: CURLEW DISTRICT For additional information, please see Kinross’ news release dated February 15, 2017 and Appendices A and B, which are available on our website at www.kinross.com, as well as the Explanatory Notes available on slide 48 of this presentation. Promising opportunities in the Curlew District; infill drilling program planned for 2017 to test extensions of mineralized zones N Plan Map of the Curlew District Cross Section Looking West Historic K2 mine Workings
  • 28. 28 www.kinross.com 28 STRONG TRACK RECORD 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 MET or EXCEEDED annual production guidance MET or came in UNDER annual cost of sales guidance MET or came in UNDER annual capital expenditures guidance                Consistently Meeting or Outperforming Targets Compelling Relative Value 28
  • 29. 29 www.kinross.com 29 (i) Source: Company reports. Figures reflect mid-point of guidance ranges. Production figures for Kinross represent gold only production guidance of 2.4 to 2.5 million ounces. Kinross expects to produce 2.5 to 2.7 million gold equivalent ounces in 2017. (ii) Source: Company reports. Figures represent mid-point of all-in sustaining cost guidance. Figures for Yamana represent all-in sustaining cost on a co-product basis. COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE 2017E PRODUCTION & ALL-IN SUSTAINING COST 2017E Gold Production (million ounces) 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Barrick Newmont AngloGold Kinross Goldcorp GoldFields Agnico Yamana IAMGold $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 AngloGold IAMGold GoldFields Kinross Newmont Agnico Yamana Goldcorp Barrick 2017E All-In Sustaining Cost ($ per ounce)
  • 30. 30 www.kinross.com 30 COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE INDUSTRY-LEADING BALANCE SHEET 2.5 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 Yamana Goldcorp IAMGold AngloGold Barrick Gold Fields Newmont Agnico Kinross Net Debt to EBITDA (LTM) Net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.76x as of December 31, 2016 Source: Company reports; Bloomberg – net debt to trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA.
  • 31. 31 www.kinross.com 31 Source: Bloomberg analyst consensus – February 24, 2017. COMPELLING RELATIVE VALUE 2017E METRICS Attractive value opportunity relative to peers, considering Kinross’ annual production, cost structure, track record and growth opportunities EV / 2017E EBITDA P / 2017E OPERATING CF 12.1 10.7 8.4 8.0 6.9 6.1 5.1 4.4 3.1 Agnico Goldcorp Newmont Barrick Yamana IAMGold Kinross AngloGold GoldFields 13.8 11.0 8.9 8.2 7.1 5.1 5.1 3.6 3.0 Agnico Goldcorp Newmont Barrick IAMGold Yamana Kinross AngloGold Gold Fields
  • 32. 32 www.kinross.com 32 Delivered SOLID PRODUCTION of 2.8Moz. 2016 Stronger year expected at BALD MOUNTAIN 2017E TASIAST PHASE ONE expected to ramp up to full production 2018E Expected start-up of potential TASIAST PHASE TWO 2020E Building Momentum for the Future 32
  • 34. 34 www.kinross.com 34 APPENDIX 2016 PRODUCTION RESULTS Operation Production(2) (Au eq. oz.) Cost of Sales(4) ($ per Au eq. oz.) AMERICAS Fort Knox 409,844 $741 Round Mountain 378,264 $773 Bald Mountain 130,144 $1,182 Kettle River – Buckhorn 112,274 $652 Paracatu 483,014 $717 Maricunga 175,532 $827 RUSSIA Kupol-Dvoinoye 734,143 $441 WEST AFRICA Tasiast 175,176 $1,061 Chirano 190,759 $921 TOTAL KINROSS 2,789,150 $712 (2) Refer to endnote #2. (3) Refer to endnote #3.
  • 35. 35 www.kinross.com 35 APPENDIX 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS All figures in US$ millions, except ounces, per share and per ounce amounts 2016 2015 Attributable gold equivalent ounces (oz.)(2) Produced 2,789,150 2,594,652 Sold 2,758,306 2,608,870 Average realized gold price ($/oz.) $1,249 $1,159 Production cost of sales(4) Gold equivalent ($/oz. Au eq.) $712 $696 By-product ($/oz.) $696 $684 All-in sustaining cost (5) Gold equivalent ($/oz. Au eq.) $984 $975 By-product ($/oz.) $975 $971 Capital expenditures $633.8 $610.0 Revenue $3,472.0 $3,052.2 Adjusted operating cash flow(6) $926.7 $786.6 Operating cash flow $1,099.2 $831.6 Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders(6) $93.0 ($91.0) per share $0.08 ($0.08) Reported net loss ($104.0) ($984.5) per share ($0.08) ($0.86) (2) Refer to endnote #2. (4) Refer to endnote #4. (5) Refer to endnote #5. (6) Refer to endnote #6.
  • 36. 36 www.kinross.com 36 APPENDIX CURRENCY / OIL BENEFITS & SENSITIVITIES Well-positioned to benefit from favourable currency exchange and oil weakness Change from Assumptions Estimated impact to cost of sales FX 10% US$15/oz. Russian rouble 10% US$16/oz.(ii) Brazilian real 10% US$32/oz.(iii) Oil $10/bbl. US$2/oz. Gold price $100/oz. US$4/oz. Budget Spot(i) Gold US$1,200 US$1,257 Oil US$60/bbl. US$54/bbl. Russian rouble 60 58 Brazilian real 3.25 3.11 Chilean peso 630 646 2017 Budget Assumptions & Sensitivities(3) • Benefits of favourable FX and oil prices partially offsetting lower gold prices 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Jun-14 Oct-14 Feb-15 Jun-15 Oct-15 Feb-16 Jun-16 Oct-16 Feb-17 Performance(rebasedto100) Brazilian real Russian rouble Canadian dollar Oil Gold (i) Source: Bloomberg – February 24, 2017. (ii) Impact to production cost of sales of the Russian operations (iii) Impact to production cost of sales of the Brazil operation (3) Refer to endnote #3.
  • 37. 37 www.kinross.com 37 APPENDIX FUEL & CURRENCY HEDGES Managing exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency and input commodity prices % of 2017 exposure hedged Average Rate Brazilian real 35% 3.68 (put) - 4.11 (call) Chilean peso - - Russian rouble 19% 60 (put) – 72 (call) Canadian dollar 51% 1.33 Oil & Fuel 54%(i) (Refer to note ii) (i) As a result of pre-paid fuel purchases mainly relating to the Company’s Russian operations and fixed pricing in Ghana and Brazil, Kinross’ unhedged, free- floating oil & fuel exposure for 2017 is ~31% of total consumption (ii) Consists of crude oil swap contracts (737,976 barrels at an average rate of $46.21) as at December 31, 2016. Summary of 2017 foreign currency and energy hedges as at December 31, 2016 • Hedged rouble for first time since 2013  Entered into zero cost option hedge for approximately 20% of exposure at average put of 60, offset by call strike of 72 • Also hedged 35% of Brazilian real at favourable rates compared to spot
  • 38. 38 www.kinross.com 38 • Impressive track record of operational excellence • Achieved its 2nd highest production level in 2015, Fort Knox’s 19th year in operation • Estimated mine life: mill – 2018; mining – 2020* AMERICAS FORT KNOX, USA (100%) TONNES (thousands) GRADE (g/t) OUNCES (thousands) 2P Reserves 104,689 0.4 1,506 M&I Resources 95,024 0.5 1,440 Inferred Resources 13,036 0.5 193 OPERATING RESULTS(4) 2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1) Among the world’s few cold climate heap leach facilities 2015 2016 Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 401,553 409,844 Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $629 $741 * Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form(1) Refer to endnote #1. (4) Refer to endnote #4.
  • 39. 39 www.kinross.com 39 • Incremental, high-margin ounces from Process Solution Management (PSM) • Opportunity to extend mine life beyond current estimates with Phase W project AMERICAS ROUND MOUNTAIN, USA (100%) Strong cash flow generator with opportunities to extend mine life Kinross acquired 100% of the Round Mountain mine on January 11, 2016. Production and cost of sales figures for 2015 reflect 50% ownership. (1) Refer to endnote #1. (4) Refer to endnote #4. TONNES (thousands) GRADE (g/t) OUNCES (thousands) 2P Reserves 57,105 0.7 1,267 M&I Resources 76,034 0.8 1,932 Inferred Resources 99,784 0.6 1,863 2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1) OPERATING RESULTS(2) 2015 (50%) 2016 Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 197,818 378,264 Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $750 $773 * Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 - 27 Mining Milling Leaching ESTIMATED MINE LIFE*
  • 40. 40 www.kinross.com 40 • Acquired in January 2016 • Large estimated mineral resource base with multiple sources of potential mineral reserve additions • Production expected to double in 2017 with reduced costs AMERICAS BALD MOUNTAIN, USA (100%) Forecasting strong near-term cash flow with significant upside potential TONNES (thousands) GRADE (g/t) OUNCES (thousands) 2P Reserves 110,486 0.6 2,133 M&I Resources 200,937 0.5 3,548 Inferred Resources 49,472 0.4 648 2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1) OPERATING RESULTS(4) 2015 2016 Production (Au. Eq. oz.) - 130,144 Production cost of sales ($/oz.) - $1,182 (1) Refer to endnote #1. (4) Refer to endnote #4.
  • 41. 41 www.kinross.com 41 • Paracatu is among the world’s largest gold operations with annual throughput of ~60Mt • Realizing benefits from weakness in the Brazilian real • Estimated mine life: 2030* AMERICAS PARACATU, BRAZIL (100%) Large gold mine with a long mine life that extends to 2030 TONNES (thousands) GRADE (g/t) OUNCES (thousands) 2P Reserves 643,646 0.4 9,034 M&I Resources 315,508 0.3 3,267 Inferred Resources 20,846 0.3 185 2015 2016 Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 477,662 483,014 Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $772 $717 OPERATING RESULTS(4) 2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1) * Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form(1) Refer to endnote #1. (4) Refer to endnote #4.
  • 42. 42 www.kinross.com 42 • High-grade, low-cost underground mines • Estimated mine life: Kupol – 2020; Dvoinoye – 2018* RUSSIA KUPOL-DVOINOYE (100%) KUPOL TONNES (thousands) GRADE (g/t) OUNCES (thousands) 2P Reserves 6,301 8.3 1,683 M&I Resources 942 6.6 199 Inferred Resources 571 7.1 131 DVOINOYE 2P Reserves 2,290 8.4 619 M&I Resources 40 32.2 42 Inferred Resources 329 10.2 108 2015 2016 Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 758,563 734,143 Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $474 $441 OPERATING RESULTS(4) 2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1) Our Russian operations are a model for successfully operating in a remote location * Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form(1) Refer to endnote #1. (4) Refer to endnote #4.
  • 43. 43 www.kinross.com 43 • Expecting higher production and lower costs in the second half of the year • Estimated mine life: 2021* WEST AFRICA CHIRANO, GHANA (90%) Cost reductions achieved at Chirano by transitioning to self-perform mining (1) Refer to endnote #1. (2) Refer to endnote #2. (4) Refer to endnote #4. TONNES (thousands) GRADE (g/t) OUNCES (thousands) 2P Reserves 11,193 2.4 872 M&I Resources 11,471 2.2 798 Inferred Resources 1,590 3.0 152 2015 2016 Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 230,488 190,759 Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $691 $921 OPERATING RESULTS(2,4) 2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1) * Source: Kinross’ Annual Information Form
  • 44. 44 www.kinross.com 44 • Proceeding with Phase One of the expansion, with Phase Two an option to further add significant production • Estimated mine life: Phase One – 2033; if we proceed with a Phase Two expansion, mine life would be 2030* WEST AFRICA TASIAST, MAURITANIA (100%) Operating mine with a large gold resource located in a prospective district TONNES (thousands) GRADE (g/t) OUNCES (thousands) 2P Reserves 129,497 1.9 8,015 M&I Resources 72,376 1.4 3,144 Inferred Resources 5,575 1.9 345 2015 2016 Production (Au. Eq. oz.) 219,045 175,176 Production cost of sales ($/oz.) $1,021 $1,061 OPERATING RESULTS(4) 2016 GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES(1) (1) Refer to endnote #1. (4) Refer to endnote #4. * Source: Tasiast Technical Report dated March 30, 2016
  • 45. 45 www.kinross.com 45 ENDNOTES 1) Mineral reserves and mineral resources are estimates. For more information regarding Kinross’ 2016 mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, please refer to our Annual Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Statement as at December 31, 2016 contained in our news release dated February 15, 2017, which is available on our website at www.kinross.com. 2) Unless otherwise noted, gold equivalent production, gold equivalent ounces sold and production cost of sales figures in this presentation are based on Kinross’ 90% share of Chirano production and sales. 3) For more information regarding Kinross’ production, cost, overhead expense and capital expenditures outlook for 2017, please refer to the news release dated February 15, 2017 which is available on our website at www.kinross.com. Kinross’ outlook for 2017 represents forward-looking information and users are cautioned that actual results may vary. Please refer to the Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information on slide 2 of this presentation and in our news release dated February 15, 2017, available on our website at www.kinross.com. 4) Attributable production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold and per gold ounce sold on a by-product basis are non-GAAP measures. For more information and a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, please refer to the news release dated February 15, 2017, under the heading “Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures”, available on our website at www.kinross.com. 5) All-in sustaining cost is a non-GAAP measure. For more information and a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, please refer to the news release dated February 15, 2017 under the heading “Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures”, available on our website at www.kinross.com. 6) Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders and adjusted operating cash flow numbers are non- GAAP financial measures. For more information and a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, please refer to the news release dated February 15, 2017, under the heading “Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures”, available on our website at www.kinross.com.
  • 46. 46 www.kinross.com 46 EXPLANATORY NOTES - EXPLORATION Kupol Exploration Results A total of 48 diamond drill core holes are reported from Kupol Minex and mine-area exploration activity in 2016. All diamond drill core holes reported are HQ in diameter. The majority of holes presented (18) were drilled at the Kupol Hanging Wall target, with six holes reported from Big Bend Deep, 16 holes from the Zone 650 SE splays and eight from the North Extension (Star) target. Collar locations are reported in the Kupol Local Mine Grid. Composite assay intervals reported for diamond drill core results are calculated by taking a weighted average of all gold and silver fire assay values included. No more than three consecutive metres of internal waste (<1.0 grams per tonne of Au equivalent) is accepted, and high grade samples are not capped. Select true widths are provided, estimated according to the geometry and nature of the mineralized intersection. The reader is referred to the Kupol & Dvoinoye National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report dated March 31, 2015, available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com, for a full description of drilling methods, sampling procedures and QA/QC protocols. The technical information about the Company’s drilling and exploration activities at Kupol contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of the Officer with the Company who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101. The drill hole data base including collar, survey, geology and assay information were reviewed by the “qualified person” and the composite assay information independently calculated and verified for accuracy of reporting. Assay certificates for the information disclosed in this news release were verified by the Regional Director Exploration and the Site Exploration Manager but not by the Officer as the “qualified person”.
  • 47. 47 www.kinross.com 47 EXPLANATORY NOTES - EXPLORATION Fort Knox Exploration Results Results are reported for 15 diamond drill core holes completed on the East and South walls of the Fort Knox open pit. All 15 of these diamond drill core holes are of HQ3 core diameter . At Fort Knox, the dip of the drill holes are taken from horizontal being 0 degrees, with a negative number indicating dips below the horizontal, and a positive number indicating a dip above the horizontal. Collar locations are reported in the Fort Knox Local Grid, in survey-metres. The reader is referred to the Fort Knox Mine Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report dated March 31, 2015, available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com, for a full description of drilling methods, sampling procedures and QA/QC protocols. Samples are typically collected in 5 foot (1.52 metre) intervals for diamond drill core. Diamond drill core samples are sent to the independent laboratory as whole core in plastic sample bags. QAQC samples consisting of certified standards and blanks are included on an average of 5% and 0.5% of total samples per batch, respectively. All samples were sent to ALS Minerals in Fairbanks, Alaska for preparation, after which pulps are sent to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, an ISO 17025:2005 certified laboratory, for analysis. A 50g sub-sample is fire assayed with atomic absorption finish. Samples with fire assay values >10 g/t are re-assayed with a gravimetric finish. All results for the East and South Wall drill program are reported as Au grams per metric tonne (Au g/t). No more than 20 feet (~6 metres) of internal waste (<0.21 g/t) is accepted and high grade samples were not capped. Only apparent intercept widths are reported. The technical information about the Company’s drilling and exploration activities at Fort Knox contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of the Officer with the Company who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101. The drill hole database, including collar, survey, geology and assay information, were reviewed by the “qualified person” and the composite assay information independently calculated and verified for accuracy of reporting. Assay certificates for the information disclosed in this news release were verified by the Site Exploration Manager but not by the Officer the “qualified person”.
  • 48. 48 www.kinross.com 48 EXPLANATORY NOTES - EXPLORATION Kettle River (Curlew) Exploration Results All 16 drill holes reported from the Curlew district are diamond drill core holes of HQ core diameter. A number of targets in the area were drilled, with eight holes reported from the Lower Portal, three holes from K5, two holes from K2 North, one hole drilled at the Lower East Vein, one hole at Franson Peak and one hole along a resistive break in AMT Line A. Collar locations are reported in UTM NAD83. Samples are typically collected in 1.2 metre intervals for diamond drill core. Diamond drill core samples are sent to the independent laboratory as half core in polypropylene sample bags. QAQC samples consisting of certified standards and blanks are included 6 out of 60 times per batch of samples analyzed. All samples were sent to American Assay Labs AAL, an ISO 17025:2005 certified laboratory, for analysis. A 30 gram sub-sample is fire assayed with ICP finish. Samples with fire assay values >10 g/t are re-assayed with a gravimetric finish. All results from the Curlew district drill holes are reported as Au grams per metric tonne (Au g/t). Composite assay intervals reported for diamond drill core results are calculated by taking a weighted average of gold fire assay values. No more than 24 m consecutive of internal waste at less than 0.5 Au g/t is accepted, and high grade samples are not capped. Only down-hole interval widths are reported. The technical information about the Company’s drilling and exploration activities at Kettle River contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of the Officer with the Company who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101. The drill hole database, including collar, survey, geology and assay information, were reviewed by the “qualified person” and the composite assay information independently calculated and verified for accuracy of reporting. Assay certificates for the information disclosed in this news release were verified by the Site Exploration Manager but not by the Officer as the “qualified person”.
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