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Kinross Gold — Q1 2016 Earnings Presentation

26 slides from Kinross Gold's earnings presentation, May 11, 2016

  1. Slide 1: Q1 2016 Results Conference Call & Webcast

    May 11 KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION 2016 Q1 2016 Results Conference Call & Webcast 11 www.kinross.com

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

    CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in or made in giving this presentation and responses to questions, including but not limited to any information as to the future performance of Kinross

  3. Slide 3: Q1 2016 Results Highlights

    Q1 2016 RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS 33 www.kinross.com

  4. Slide 4: Delivering Strong Performance

    FIRST QUARTER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS DELIVERING STRONG PERFORMANCE Production increased while costs were lower year-over-year Gold Equivalent Production(1) Production Cost of Sales(2) All-in Sustaining Cost(3) (millions) ($ per ounce) ($ per ounce) 687,463 $964 $963 629,360 $709 $694 Q1 2015 Q1 2016 Q1 201

  5. Slide 5: 2016 Production & Cost Outlook

    FIRST QUARTER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS 2016 PRODUCTION & COST OUTLOOK(4) On track to meet 2016 guidance targets Gold Equivalent Production(1) Production Cost of Sales(2) All-in Sustaining Cost(3) (millions) ($ per ounce) ($ per ounce) 2.7 – 2.9 $975 $890 to $990 2.6 $675 to $735 $696 2015 2016E 2015 2016E 20

  6. Slide 6: Operating Highlights

    FIRST QUARTER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS PARACATU FORT KNOX • Lowest cost of sales per ounce since • Better seasonal heap leach performance Q3 2011, benefits of favourable FX due to relatively mild winter weather KUPOL-DVOINOYE ROUND MOUNTAIN • Continued strong performance • Higher grades,

  7. Slide 7: Tasiast Performance Improvements

    FIRST QUARTER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS TASIAST PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS Continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significantly improved throughput CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT BENEFITS Ore processed (milled) • Comprehensive review of crushing and (‘000 tonnes) grinding circuit to identify opportunities for

  8. Slide 8: Advancing Tasiast Phase One

    ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCING TASIAST PHASE ONE Phase One expected to ramp up to full production in Q1 2018 PHASE ONE PROJECT PROGRESSING WELL • Experienced project team in place • Engineering and procurement 55% complete  Expected to reach 80% by end of July 2016 • Major earthworks sch

  9. Slide 9: Phase One Feasibility Study Results

    ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES PHASE ONE FEASIBILITY STUDY RESULTS Phase One expected to reduce cost per ounce by ~50% and to increase annual production by ~90% Metric / Estimate Estimates Average annual production (2018-2027) 409,000 ounces Production cost of sales (2018-2027) $535 per ounce All-i

  10. Slide 10: Phase Two Pre-Feasibility Study Results

    ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES PHASE TWO PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY RESULTS Combined Phase One and Two expansion expected to transform Tasiast into Kinross’ largest mine with estimated costs amongst the lowest in our portfolio Metric Estimates (Phase One and Two combined) Average annual production (2020

  11. Slide 11: Bald Mountain Update

    ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES BALD MOUNTAIN UPDATE Quality producing mine with significant exploration potential NORTH ZONE (100% Kinross) 2016 Priority Exploration Targets ~15km • Drilling to focus on converting estimated mineral resources to mineral reserves and extending delineation of known or

  12. Slide 12: Maricunga Update

    DISCIPLINED CAPITAL ALLOCATION MARICUNGA UPDATE Evaluating Maricunga in context of overall strategic priorities • Assessing Maricunga’s future cost structure and capital requirements • Contemplating a potential suspension of mining activities by the end of October  Under the closure plan, heap leac

  13. Slide 13: Kinross Value Proposition

    KINROSS VALUE PROPOSITION EXCELLENT OPERATIONAL TRACK RECORD • Continuing to meet or outperform our operational targets STRONG BALANCE SHEET • $2.3B in liquidity with net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.2x ATTRACTIVE FUTURE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES • Proceeding with TASIAST PHASE ONE; expected to reach full p

  14. Slide 14: Financial Highlights

    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 1414 www.kinross.com

  15. Slide 15: Financial Results

    FIRST QUARTER 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS Q1 2015 Q1 2016 Attributable gold equivalent ounces (oz.)(1) Produced 629,360 687,463 Sold 634,565 659,397 Average realized gold price ($/oz.) $1,218 $1,179 Production cost of sales ($/oz.)(2) Gold equivalent $709 $694 By-product $696 $682 All-in sustaining cost

  16. Slide 16: Solid Financial Position $2.3B

    STRONG BALANCE SHEET SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION Maintaining balance sheet strength & financial flexibility remain priority objectives LIQUIDITY POSITION MAINTAINING FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY • Equity financing completed in March 2016  Net proceeds of $276M $0.8 • Generated $75M of free cash flow from ope

  17. Slide 17: Fuel & Currency Hedges

    FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE FUEL & CURRENCY HEDGES Managing exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency and input commodity prices • Strategic decision to hedge 50% of the Tasiast Phase One project’s fuel oil requirements at $46/bbl for next 36 months  Will look for additional opportunities to hedge an a

  18. Slide 18: Operating Highlights

    OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS 1818 www.kinross.com

  19. Slide 19: Diversified Portfolio of Operating Mines

    OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO OF OPERATING MINES Over RUSSIA 60% of estimated 2016 gold equivalent production from mines located in the Americas AMERICAS AMERICAS Dvoinoye Kupol Fort Knox RUSSIA Kettle River-Buckhorn Bald Mountain Round Mountain 2016E GOLD EQUIVALENT PRODUCTION(1,4) T

  20. Slide 20: Americas

    OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AMERICAS • Strong performances at FORT KNOX, ROUND • PARACATU production lower quarter-over- MOUNTAIN, MARICUNGA and KETTLE- quarter due to a partial curtailment of milling RIVER BUCKHORN activities due to reduced rainfall • BALD MOUNTAIN production lower than  Region receive

  21. Slide 21: West Africa

    OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE WEST AFRICA • Strong cost performance at TASIAST  Continuous improvement efforts resulting in significantly increased throughput  Averaged over 8,000 t/d in Q1 2016, compared to 7,500 t/d in Q4 2015 • CHIRANO production decreased as site transitions from mining in the Awkaab

  22. Slide 22: Russia

    OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE RUSSIA KUPOL-DVOINOYE • Q1 production cost of sales decreased to $445/oz.  Lowest level since Q3 2011  Benefiting from increased production, higher grades and favourable foreign exchange MOROSHKA PROJECT • Construction of ore haulage road underway • Mining expected to begin

  23. Slide 23: Track Record Over the Past Four Years

    LOWERED annual capex by MET $1.9 $1.3B guidance $1.3 Consecutive targets $0.6 $0.6 years Produced over 2012 2013 2014 2015 10Moz. DECREASED MAINTAINED gold equivalent all-in a strong $700M balance sustaining Debt repaid sheet 10% cost $2.3 BILLION Liquidity position TRACK RECORD OVER THE PAST 2323 F

  24. Slide 24: Appendix

    APPENDIX 24 24 www.kinross.com

  25. Slide 25: Endnotes

    ENDNOTES 1) Unless otherwise noted, gold equivalent production, gold equivalent ounces sold and production cost of sales figures in this presentation are based on Kinross’ 90% share of Chirano production and sales. 2) Attributable production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold and per gold

  26. Slide 26: Kinross Gold Corporation

    KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION 25 York Street, 17th Floor │Toronto, ON │ M5J 2V5 www.kinross.com 2626 www.kinross.com

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