SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of March, 2020

 

Commission File Number: 001-13382

 

KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

17th Floor, 25 York Street,

Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2V5

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40F:

 

Form 20-F  ¨    Form 40-F x

 

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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This report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing a copy of the press release dated March 11, 2020 in which Kinross Gold Corporation provided an update on the COVID19 situation.

 

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99.1Press Release dated March 11, 2020.

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
     
     
  Signed:  //Kathleen M. Grandy//
    Vice President, Human Resources, Compliance and Corporate Secretary

 

 

March 11, 2020

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Kinross Gold Corporation

25 York Street, 17th Floor

Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2V5

 

NEWS RELEASE

  

Kinross provides statement on COVID-19

 

 

  

Toronto, Ontario March 11, 2020 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K; NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross”) was informed on March 10, 2020 that an employee from its Toronto office tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Kinross values the health and safety of its employees above all other priorities, and as a precaution, closed the Toronto office today for a thorough cleaning and disinfection. Kinross has asked its employees to work from home until at least March 20th when the need for the closure will be re-evaluated. The Company is working directly with Toronto Public Health (TPH) who used current evidence to carefully assess the potential health risk, identify people who may have been directly exposed to COVID-19 and actively follow up with them. TPH has also asked the Company’s Toronto employees to self-monitor for any symptoms.

 

The employee who tested positive was last in the Toronto office for 1.5 days ending March 3, 2020, is currently at home in self-quarantine, and is in good condition. This employee did not attend the PDAC conference or other external events and has not recently travelled to Kinross sites.

 

The Company has activated its business continuity program to help ensure that head office functions are maintained while employees work remotely. The Company’s response is being managed within the framework of preparedness protocols and contingency plans developed by Kinross’ global cross-functional COVID-19 Task Force, which was established earlier this year, with input from the Company’s expert medical and travel advisors. These plans include increased travel restrictions, individual site management controls and screening to control access to mine sites, emergency medical preparedness, supply chain contingency plans, and working with health authorities to closely monitor local and global developments.

 

To date, COVID-19 has not impacted production or product shipments at any of the Company’s sites. Nor, to date, has there been any significant negative impact on, or disruption of, the Company’s supply chain. Nonetheless, Kinross is constantly monitoring the situation and is working with its critical suppliers, who the Company understands have mitigation plans in place, to minimize any potential supply chain disruptions that might emerge.

 

Kinross will continue to prioritize the health and well-being of its employees, follow the advice of Toronto Public Health, and continue to implement its comprehensive global response plans.

 

About Kinross Gold Corporation

 

Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile and Ghana. Kinross’ focus is on delivering value based on the core principles of operational excellence, balance sheet strength, disciplined growth and responsible mining. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

 

Media Contact

 

Louie Diaz

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

phone: 416-369-6469

louie.diaz@kinross.com

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

Tom Elliott

Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development

phone: 416-365-3390

tom.elliott@kinross.com

 

Source: Kinross Gold Corporation

 

 

www.kinross.com