TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 18, 2009) - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of US$0.04 per common share, payable on March 31, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 24, 2009.
This dividend qualifies as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Russia, and employs approximately 5,500 people worldwide.
Kinross' strategic focus is to maximize net asset value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on: generating growth from core operations; expanding capacity for the future; attracting and retaining the best people in the industry; and driving new opportunities through exploration and acquisition.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Media Contact:
Kinross Gold Corporation
Steve Mitchell, Vice-President, Corporate Communications
(416) 365-2726
Email: steve.mitchell@kinross.com
Investor Relations Contacts:
Kinross Gold Corporation
Erwyn Naidoo, Vice-President, Investor Relations
(416) 365-2744
Email: erwyn.naidoo@kinross.com
Kinross Gold Corporation
Lisa Doddridge
Director, Investor Relations
(416) 369-6480
Email: lisa.doddridge@kinross.com
Website: www.kinross.com
