Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC) investors endorse board, auditors and executive pay

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kinross Gold Corporation reported the results of its April 30, 2026 annual meeting of common shareholders. All ten director nominees were elected, each receiving at least 96.43% of votes cast, with several above 99% support.

Shareholders approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors with 90.49% of votes in favour. An advisory resolution on Kinross’ approach to executive compensation also passed comfortably, receiving 824,534,053 votes, or 92.98% of votes cast, in favour.

Key Figures

Director support – J. Paul Rollinson: 885,970,336 votes (99.91% in favour) Lowest director support – Ave G. Lethbridge: 855,129,091 votes (96.43% in favour) Auditor appointment votes for: 849,889,858 votes (90.49% in favour) +3 more

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Director support – J. Paul Rollinson 885,970,336 votes (99.91% in favour) Election of directors at April 30, 2026 annual meeting

Lowest director support – Ave G. Lethbridge 855,129,091 votes (96.43% in favour) Election of directors at April 30, 2026 annual meeting

Auditor appointment votes for 849,889,858 votes (90.49% in favour) Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors

Auditor appointment total votes 939,224,222 votes Shareholder vote on auditors at April 30, 2026 meeting

Executive compensation votes for 824,534,053 votes (92.98% in favour) Advisory resolution on executive compensation

Executive compensation total votes 886,760,536 votes Say-on-pay style advisory vote April 30, 2026

Key Terms

Report of Voting Results, National Instrument 51-102, advisory resolution, executive compensation, +1 more

5 terms

Report of Voting Results regulatory

"Virtual Annual Meeting of Holders of Common Shares of Kinross Gold Corporation ... REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS"

National Instrument 51-102 regulatory

"REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations"

National Instrument 51-102 is a Canadian securities rule that requires public companies to regularly publish clear, standardized information about their finances and significant developments, such as quarterly and annual reports, management discussion and analysis, and notices of material changes. For investors it acts like a rule forcing businesses to keep their financial “windows” clear and up to date, making it easier to compare companies, spot risks, and make informed decisions.

advisory resolution financial

"with respect to the advisory resolution on Kinross’ approach to executive compensation"

An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.

executive compensation financial

"the advisory resolution on Kinross’ approach to executive compensation"

Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.

Continuous Disclosure Obligations regulatory

"National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations Section 11.3"

A legal duty for publicly traded companies to quickly share any material information about their business, finances, operations, or risks with the market so all investors have the same facts at the same time. It matters because timely, equal access to key news helps prices reflect true value, reduces the chance of sudden surprises, and protects investors from unfair advantage—like keeping a public scoreboard updated so everyone sees the current score.

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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 May, 2026

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

This report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing a copy of the Report of Voting Results filed on SEDAR+ with respect to its Annual Meeting of Holders of Common Shares held on April 30, 2026.

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INDEX

Table of Contents

SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Report of Voting Results dated April 30, 2026 as filed on SEDAR

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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

May 25, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

 

Virtual Annual Meeting of Holders of Common Shares of Kinross Gold Corporation

(the “Issuer”)

April 30, 2026

REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS

National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations Section 11.3

Item 1: Election of Directors

The nominees listed on the Management Information Circular dated March 3, 2026 were elected as Directors of the Company to hold office for the ensuing year or until their successors are elected or appointed. The Company received the following votes from the holders of Common Shares with respect to the election of the ten nominees:

NAME		VOTES IN FAVOUR		%		VOTES WITHHELD		%
George V. Albino		873,748,053		98.53%		13,012,487		1.47%
Glenn A. Ives		878,492,173		99.07%		8,268,367		0.93%
Ave G. Lethbridge		855,129,091		96.43%		31,631,449		3.57%
Michael A. Lewis		868,555,176		97.95%		18,205,364		2.05%
Candace J. MacGibbon		885,840,025		99.90%		920,515		0.10%
Elizabeth D. McGregor		885,938,271		99.91%		822,269		0.09%
Kelly J. Osborne		875,425,764		98.72%		11,334,777		1.28%
George N. Paspalas		874,226,424		98.59%		12,534,117		1.41%
J. Paul Rollinson		885,970,336		99.91%		790,204		0.09%
David A. Scott		879,626,045		99.20%		7,134,496		0.80%

Item 2: Appointment of Auditors

KPMG LLP were appointed auditors of the Corporation to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are appointed, and the directors of the Corporation were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditors. The Company received the following votes from the holders of Common Shares with respect to the election of auditors:

		NUMBER OF VOTES		%
FOR the motion		849,889,858		90.49%
WITHHELD from the motion		89,334,364		9.51%
Total		939,224,222

April 30, 2026

Item 3: Executive Compensation

The Company received the following votes from the holders of the Common Shares with respect to the advisory resolution on Kinross’ approach to executive compensation:

		NUMBER OF VOTES		%
FOR the motion		824,534,053		92.98%
AGAINST the motion		62,226,483		7.02%
Total		886,760,536

KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION

/s/ Michelle Long

Michelle Long

Corporate Secretary

FAQ

How did Kinross Gold (KGC) shareholders vote on director elections in 2026?

Shareholders elected all ten director nominees at the April 30, 2026 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving at least 96.43% of votes in favour. Several, including J. Paul Rollinson and Elizabeth D. McGregor, received about 99.91% support, indicating broad backing for the board slate.

What were the 2026 auditor appointment voting results for Kinross Gold (KGC)?

Shareholders approved KPMG LLP as auditors until the next annual meeting, with 849,889,858 votes, or 90.49%, cast in favour. A total of 939,224,222 votes were recorded on this item, and 89,334,364 votes, or 9.51%, were withheld from the motion.

How did Kinross Gold (KGC) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders supported the advisory resolution on Kinross’ approach to executive compensation, with 824,534,053 votes, or 92.98%, in favour. Votes against totalled 62,226,483, or 7.02%, from an aggregate 886,760,536 votes cast on this non-binding say-on-pay style motion.

Which Kinross Gold (KGC) director received the highest shareholder support in 2026?

Several directors received very high support, with J. Paul Rollinson obtaining 885,970,336 votes, or 99.91%, in favour and only 0.09% withheld. Directors Elizabeth D. McGregor and Candace J. MacGibbon each also received at least 99.90% of votes cast in favour.

How many votes were cast against Kinross Gold’s (KGC) executive compensation resolution?

The advisory resolution on executive compensation received 62,226,483 votes, or 7.02%, against. In total, 886,760,536 votes were cast on this item, with a clear majority supporting Kinross’ stated approach to paying its executives and aligning compensation policies.

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