Kinross Gold CorporationTSX: K

Media Advisory - Kinross to host question and answer conference call to discuss 2006 first quarter results

· Issued by Kinross Gold Corporation via CNW
Conference call / audio webcast details

TORONTO, May 4 /CNW/ - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX-K; NYSE-KGC)
("Kinross" or the "Company") will host a question and answer session via
conference call on May 4, 2006 at 12:00 (noon) EDT to address questions
regarding the first quarter 2006 results. The first quarter 2006 results will
be addressed at the annual and special meeting being held today at 9:00 am EDT
and the conference call in connection with the meeting will be on a listen-
only basis. The 12:00 call will facilitate any additional questions.

To access the call, please dial:
    Toronto and internationally - 416-644-3428
    Toll free in North America - 1-800-814-4861

The conference call will also be available on a listen-only basis via
webcast. The webcast can be accessed and will be archived at www.kinross.com.

Replay Information

A replay of the conference call will be available until May 18, 2006.
Details to access the replay are as follows:

    For local and overseas calling: 416-640-1917 Passcode -
                                    21188349 followed by the number sign
    Toll-free within North America: 1-877-289-8525 Passcode -
                                    21188349 followed by the number sign

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