[6-K] KINROSS GOLD CORP Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kinross Gold Corporation submitted a Form 6-K to share a press release dated December 4, 2025. In that release, the company announced that Moody’s upgraded its credit rating and that it is proceeding with the early redemption of $500 million in Senior Notes. A credit rating upgrade typically reflects an improved view of the company’s ability to meet its financial obligations, while early redemption of debt reduces outstanding borrowings and interest costs.

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Credit and capital structure analyst

Moody’s upgrade and $500M note redemption strengthen Kinross’s balance sheet.

Kinross Gold Corporation reports that Moody’s has upgraded its credit rating and that it will redeem $500 million in Senior Notes ahead of schedule. A rating upgrade generally signals that the agency sees lower credit risk, which can support better financing terms over time.

The early redemption of $500 million in Senior Notes directly reduces debt and future interest expense, improving the company’s leverage profile. The net effect on liquidity and cash balances depends on how the redemption is funded, but the combination of a rating upgrade and sizeable debt reduction points to a stronger capital structure.

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 December, 2025

Commission File Number: 001-13382

KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

17^th 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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This report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing a copy of the press release dated December 4, 2025 in which Kinross Gold Corporation announced a rating upgrade by Moody’s as well as the early redemption of $500 million in Senior Notes.

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99.1 Press Release dated December 4, 2025

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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: //Lucas R. Crosby//

Senior Vice President, General Counsel

December 4, 2025