Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC) outlines $4.9B impact in 2025 sustainability report

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Kinross Gold Corporation has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining how it integrates responsible mining into its operations and growth plans. The company reports generating $4.9 billion in economic benefits to host countries through payments to governments, wages, procurement and community investments in 2025, and $58 billion since 2010.

Kinross highlights safety programs with about 14,000 Safety Excellence training completions since 2023, improved workforce diversity with 15% female employees and 30% female board representation, and total turnover reduced to 9.8%. Local employment accounts for 99% of its workforce and 87% of procurement is local.

On the environmental side, Kinross reports a 55% waste recycling rate, a record of zero tailings breaches for the 33rd year, and completion of 38 energy efficiency projects that saved $10.5 million and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 35,286 tonnes of CO2e, a 2.4% reduction from 2024 emissions.

Key Figures

2025 economic benefits: $4.9 billion Cumulative economic contribution: $58 billion Safety training completions: 14,000 completions +5 more

8 metrics

2025 economic benefits $4.9 billion Benefits to host countries in 2025 via governments, wages, procurement, community

Cumulative economic contribution $58 billion Total contributions to host country economies since 2010

Safety training completions 14,000 completions Safety Excellence training since 2023 company-wide

Female representation 15% workforce, 30% board Diversity metrics as of April 30, 2026

Waste recycling rate 55% Waste recycled in 2025, a five-year high

Energy efficiency savings $10.5 million Savings from 38 energy projects in 2025

GHG emissions reduction 35,286 tonnes CO2e Estimated reduction, equal to 2.4% from 2024 emissions

Water recycling 75% recycled; 18 million m3 discharged Water management at operating mine sites in 2025

Key Terms

Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, Responsible Gold Mining Principles, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative, +2 more

6 terms

Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures financial

"in line with the guidance from the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework"

Responsible Gold Mining Principles financial

"maintained conformance for the fifth consecutive year with the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs)"

A set of practices and standards that guide how gold mines operate to protect people, the environment, and local communities while running their business responsibly. Think of it like regular maintenance and safety rules for a home—when followed, they reduce the chance of costly accidents, legal trouble, or reputational damage, making the mine’s output and the company’s financial outlook more predictable and attractive to investors.

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board financial

"alignment with the voluntary standards of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Mining and Metals"

A Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is an independent organization that creates clear, industry-specific rules for companies to report sustainability information that could affect their financial performance, such as environmental impact, social practices, or governance. For investors it acts like a standardized checklist or recipe, making it easier to compare companies, spot risks and opportunities tied to sustainability, and include those factors in investment decisions.

Global Reporting Initiative financial

"alignment with the voluntary standards of ... the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards"

A global reporting initiative is a widely used set of standards and guidelines companies follow to disclose their environmental, social and governance performance—think of it as a common recipe that helps firms report on things like emissions, labor practices and supply‑chain impacts in a consistent way. Investors use these reports to compare companies, assess long‑term risks and spot opportunities that aren't visible in financial statements alone.

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive financial

"continues our work towards alignment with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)"

A corporate sustainability reporting directive is a regulatory rule that requires companies to publish standardized information about their environmental, social and governance impacts—things like carbon emissions, resource use, worker treatment and how they manage related risks. For investors it works like a nutrition label for a business, making company practices easier to compare, revealing hidden liabilities and helping assess long-term risk and value when deciding where to put capital.

Safeground Health & Safety program other

"Continued to embed the Safeground Health & Safety program across the Company"

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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 June 2026

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 office)

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

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated June 1, 2026

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the 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
		(Registrant)
Date: June 1, 2026		/s/ Lucas R. Crosby
		Lucas R. Crosby
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel

EXHIBIT 99.1

Kinross releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Strong ongoing commitment to Sustainability, contributing $4.9 billion in economic benefits through payments to governments, wages, procurement and community support

TORONTO, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report (the “Report”), providing comprehensive insights into its Sustainability Strategy, priorities, and performance over the past year. The 18^th edition of the Report is available at www.kinross.com/2025-Sustainability-Report.

“Mining responsibly is central to how we operate and sustainability is a core part of Kinross’ culture, strategy and plans for future growth,” said J. Paul Rollinson, CEO. “Our values-driven approach guides our Sustainability Strategy, which prioritizes three focus areas: People, Planet and Efficiency. These areas emphasize what’s important to us – the wellbeing of our workforce and communities, protecting the environment, and using energy, water, and land as efficiently as possible. Our 2025 Report provides an update to our stakeholders on the performance and projects that underscore our commitment to Sustainability.”

Kinross maintained strong performance across core sustainability metrics and continued to be recognized in 2025 across Sustainability ratings and rankings. The Company maintained its high standing in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, remaining in the top 10 of the Mining and Metals Sector. As of May 1, 2026, Kinross has been included in the Dow Jones Best in Class World Index and the Dow Jones Best in Class Index North America. The Company has also been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for 2026 for the 13^th consecutive year.

Kinross also continued to demonstrate strong governance and adherence to industry-leading standards. The Company was the top scoring mining company in The Globe and Mail’s annual corporate governance ranking. It also maintained conformance for the fifth consecutive year with the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs), established by the World Gold Council.

Highlights from the 2025 Sustainability Report include:

People: Workforce and Community

• Continued to embed the Safeground Health & Safety program across the Company through increased field engagements and training, leadership, standardization and digital transformation. Since 2023, recorded approximately 14,000 Safety Excellence training completions.
• Launched a new Critical Risk Management solution which addresses 18 Global Core Risks, including 14 for surface mining and four for underground mining.
• Increased female workforce representation to a high of 15% and returned to 30% female representation on Kinross’ Board of Directors (as of April 30, 2026). Total turnover improved to 9.8%, the best result in the past decade.
• Generated $4.9 billion in economic benefits to host countries through payments to governments ($722 million), wages ($809 million), procurement ($3.3 billion), and community investments ($19 million). Since 2010, Kinross has contributed $58 billion to the economies of host countries.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to local benefits within host countries, with local employment comprising 99% of the Company’s workforce and approximately 94% of management, and local procurement making up 87% of total procurement.
• Recorded approximately 1 million beneficiaries from $19 million spent on social investments and community programs, the highest social investment spend to date.

Planet – Nature and Climate

• Completed the update of the environment management system and nature strategy in line with the guidance from the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework.
• Completed a third-party physical climate risk analysis of infrastructure at sites and projects.
• For the 33^rd year, maintained a record of zero tailings breaches and upheld high tailings management standards.
• Paracatu’s tailings facilities received the top-level AA classification from the Engineer of Record, under Brazil’s National Mining Agency’s recently introduced categories for dam management and monitoring.
• Achieved a waste recycling rate of 55%, a five-year high, which included organic waste programs at Paracatu and Tasiast, and approximately 20,000 tonnes of steel scrap recycled off-site at Tasiast.
  

Efficiency – Energy, Water and Land

• Maintained focus on energy efficiency through the completion of 38 energy efficiency projects, delivering savings of approximately $10.5 million, 12 million litres of fuel, and 8,925 MWh of energy. Together, these projects delivered savings of approximately 35,286 tonnes of CO₂e in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), representing an estimated GHG emissions reduction of 2.4% from 2024 emissions.
• Recorded a GHG intensity rate of 707 kg CO₂/Au. eq. oz., remaining on track to achieve the Company’s 2030 intensity target.
• Leveraged the low emissions profile of power grids in South America as well as Kinross’ strategic investments in renewables:
  • Renewable sources represented 23% of total energy consumption and 67% of electricity consumed in 2025.
  • At Paracatu, approximately 94% of electricity consumed and 53% of energy consumed was from renewable sources.
  • In Chile, a power purchase agreement provides 100% renewable electricity, representing 37% of total site energy consumption.
  • Approximately 22% of electricity was generated from renewable sources at the Tasiast solar plant, representing 4% of total site energy consumption.
• Maintained efficient use of water with 75% of water recycled at operating mine sites, and rolled out the Kinross Water Management Standard across sites. In total, 26% of water consumed, representing 18 million m³ of water, was discharged or diverted back to the environment.
• Reclaimed 94 hectares (“ha”) of land at operating mine sites during 2025. Total cumulative land protected stands at 13,620 ha, representing 64% of land currently disturbed.
  

Governance

• Launched the “Mining with Integrity” program to reinforce awareness of Kinross’ Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Continued engagement with suppliers on sustainability topics including emissions reductions, water resilience, and human rights. Within Kinross’ workforce (technology users), an 89% completion rate for a human rights training course was achieved.
• Completed a cybersecurity due diligence assessment.
• Completed crisis management training at Corporate and sites.

The 2025 Report maintains our established practice of alignment with the voluntary standards of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Mining and Metals Sustainability Accounting Standards, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, and the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework. It also continues our work towards alignment with the European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

In addition to summarizing the Company’s performance in 2025, the Report also outlines goals for 2026, including:

• Continued priority focus on health and safety through Safeground;
• Workforce skills training;
• Strong community relationships and social investment;
• Continued comprehensive nature stewardship;
• Building on existing and new opportunities for further efficiencies in energy, water, and land; and
• Continued strong governance.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

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

Media Contact
Samantha Sheffield
Director, Corporate Communications
phone: 416-365-3034
Samantha.Sheffield@Kinross.com

Investor Relations Contact
David Shaver                                 
Executive Vice-President, Investor Relations & Communications                
phone: 416-365-2854                        
InvestorRelations@Kinross.com

Source: Kinross Gold Corporation

FAQ

What is the main focus of Kinross Gold (KGC) 2025 Sustainability Report?

Kinross Gold’s 2025 Sustainability Report focuses on responsible mining across people, planet, and efficiency. It details safety programs, workforce diversity, environmental performance, governance initiatives, and how operations generated $4.9 billion in economic benefits for host countries during 2025.

How much economic benefit did Kinross Gold (KGC) generate in 2025?

Kinross generated $4.9 billion in economic benefits for host countries in 2025. This includes $722 million in payments to governments, $809 million in wages, $3.3 billion in procurement, and $19 million in community investments, continuing long-term contributions to local economies.

What diversity and workforce metrics does Kinross Gold (KGC) report for 2025?

Kinross reports female workforce representation at 15% and 30% female representation on its Board of Directors as of April 30, 2026. Total turnover improved to 9.8%, while local employees comprise 99% of the workforce and about 94% of management positions.

How is Kinross Gold (KGC) addressing climate and environmental performance?

Kinross updated its environmental management system and nature strategy to align with the TNFD framework and completed a physical climate risk analysis. It reports 33 years with zero tailings breaches, a 55% waste recycling rate, and extensive renewable energy and water recycling initiatives.

What greenhouse gas reductions did Kinross Gold (KGC) achieve in 2025?

Through 38 energy efficiency projects, Kinross achieved savings of about $10.5 million, 12 million litres of fuel, and 8,925 MWh of energy. These actions reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 35,286 tonnes of CO2e, representing a 2.4% reduction from 2024 emissions.

How much of Kinross Gold’s (KGC) energy and water use comes from efficient or renewable sources?

In 2025, renewable sources provided 23% of Kinross’ total energy and 67% of its electricity. The company recycled 75% of water at operating mine sites and discharged or diverted 18 million m3 of water back to the environment under its water management standards.

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