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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			KINROSS GOLD CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000701818
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
		IRS NUMBER:				650430083
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13382
		FILM NUMBER:		06647602

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		185 SOUTH STATE STREET
		STREET 2:		STE 400
		CITY:			SALT LAKE CITY
		STATE:			UT
		ZIP:			84111
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8013639152

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PLEXUS RESOURCES CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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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 February, 2006
                        Commission File Number: 001-13382
                            KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                  52ND FLOOR, SCOTIA PLAZA, 40 KING STREET WEST
                            TORONTO, ONTARIO M5H 3Y2
                    (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 40-F:

                 Form 20-F                    Form 40-F  X
                          -----                        -----

        Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):_____

        Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper
of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to
security holders.

        Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):_____

        Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper
of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the
registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of
the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally
organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home
country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the
report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has
not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a
material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other
Commission filing on EDGAR.

        Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained
in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

                         Yes             No  X
                            -----          -----

        If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2b:

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                                                                          Page 2

This report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing a
copy of the press releases issued on February 27, 2006 in which the company
announced its year end 2005 gold reserves, the renewal of the acquisition
agreement with Crown Resources Corporation and the approval of the court
application for an extension to hold the Company's annual shareholders' meeting
by June 30, 2006 and a material change report.

                                      INDEX



                                Table of Contents



SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1    Press release dated February 27, 2006 announcing 2005 year end gold
        reserves.
99.2    Press release dated February 27, 2006 announcing renewal of acquisition
        agreement with Crown Resources Corporation.
99.3    Press release dated February 27, 2006 announcing approval of court
        application for an extension to hold the Company's annual shareholders'
        meeting by June 30, 2006.
99.4    Material Change Report dated February 27, 2006 and attachment.

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                                                                          Page 3

                                   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: /s/ Shelley M. Riley
                                                      --------------------
                                              V.P. Administration and Corporate
                                              Secretary


February 27, 2006.
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                                                 40 KING STREET WEST, 52ND FLOOR
                                                            TORONTO, ON  M5H 3Y2
                                                               TEL: 416 365 5123
                                                               FAX: 416 363 6622
[LOGO] Kinross                                           TOLL FREE: 866-561-3636
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                                                                   PRESS RELEASE
                                                               FEBRUARY 27, 2006


                       KINROSS YEAR END 2005 GOLD RESERVES
                            TOTAL 24.7 MILLION OUNCES

            YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASE CAPS FIVE YEARS OF STEADY GROWTH

TORONTO - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX-K; NYSE-KGC) ("Kinross" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce an increase in Proven and Probable reserves to
24.7 million ounces of gold at December 31, 2005, from 19.4 million ounces in
2004. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Kinross has increased reserves
and represents year-over-year growth of 27 per cent.

"Kinross' reserve base and average mine life have grown steadily over the past
five years and are reaching new highs," said Tye Burt, Kinross President and
CEO. "Our 2005 exploration program has been successful in growing our reserve
base at year end 2005 to 24.7 million ounces compared with the 19.4 million
ounces reported at year end 2004, including replacing depletion from the gold
produced in 2005."

GOLD RESERVES AND RESOURCES:



                                  [GRAPHIC]



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                                 2001         2002         2003        2004         2005
                              $300/$325    $300/$325    $325/$350    $350/$400   $400/$450
                              ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------   ---------
                                                   ('000 ounces gold)
<S>                             <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Measured and Indicated          9,460        7,724        6,244        8,186        6,098
Proven and Probable             5,661       13,153       14,131       19,410       24,749
</TABLE>

                 GOLD PRICE USED TO CALCULATE RESERVES/RESOURCES

RECONCILIATION OF RESERVES AT YEAR END 2005 COMPARED WITH YEAR END 2004:

RESERVES AT DEC. 31, 2004                            19.4
                                               -----------
    LESS: Assets sold/reclassified                   (2.0)
          2005 depletion                             (1.8)
    ADD:  New reserves in 2005                        9.1
                                               -----------
RESERVES AT DEC. 31, 2005                            24.7
                                               ===========

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Following is a discussion on the notable changes to reserves from 2004 to 2005:

        o       Further to the November 2005 reported increase of 4.8 million
                ounces of gold to reserves at PARACATU in Brazil, a further 1.9
                million ounces was added at year end 2005. Taking full year 2005
                depletion into account, Paracatu reported reserves almost
                doubled year-over-year.

        o       The 59 per cent increase in reserves at ROUND MOUNTAIN in Nevada
                resulted primarily from the decision to proceed with a pit
                expansion.

        o       At FORT KNOX in Alaska, Ryan Lode is no longer in reserves or
                resources as we have elected not to make further option payments
                on that property. The True North and Gil deposits, also in the
                Fort Knox area, were reclassified to resources due to changes in
                cost assumptions at Fort Knox.

        o       At the PORCUPINE JOINT VENTURE in Timmins, Ontario reserves were
                replaced on a net basis.

        o       Reserves at REFUGIO in Chile, increased primarily through the
                difference in gold price assumption from 2004 to 2005.

        o       Kinross sold the AQUARIUS project in Timmins, Ontario for an
                equity stake in St Andrew Goldfields Ltd., a company with a
                large land position in Timmins.

        o       Reserves at LA COIPA in Chile decreased through depletion and
                the review of the mine plan following two pit slope events in
                2005.

        o       The LUPIN and NEW BRITANNIA mines in Nunavut and Manitoba,
                respectively, were both closed during 2005, as planned, and have
                been removed from reserves and resources.

        o       We have discontinued reporting reserves for the BLANKET mine in
                Zimbabwe, consistent with our accounting treatment of no longer
                consolidating its results in our financial statements.

Silver reserves at the end of 2005 are 24.4 million ounces estimated using a
price of $6 per ounce. Gold reserves were calculated using a $400 gold price and
resources were calculated using a $450 gold price 2005. Gold reserves and
resources for 2004 were calculated using a $350 and $400 gold price,
respectively.

ABOUT KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
Kinross, a world-class gold company based in Canada, has since 1993 become the
third largest primary gold producer in North America and the seventh largest in
the world. With nine mines in stable countries including Canada, the United
States, Brazil and Chile, Kinross employs more than 4,000 people worldwide.

Kinross' strong balance sheet and no-gold hedging policy allow us to take full
advantage of increasing cash flow, revenues and profit margins per ounce of
gold. Kinross is focused on a strategic objective to maximize net asset value
and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on growth from core
operations; expanding capacity for the future; attracting and retaining the best
people in the industry; and driving new opportunities through exploration and
acquisition.

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                      Kinross Reserve and Resource Statement - December 31, 2005
                                                                          Page 2

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Kinross maintains listings on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC) and on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K).

For additional information, e-mail INFO@KINROSS.COM or contact:

TRACEY M. THOM
DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS
& CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Tel. (416) 365-1362
Cell (416) 301-9022

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THIS PRESS RELEASE INCLUDES CERTAIN "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE
MEANING OF SECTION 21E OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS
AMENDED. ALL STATEMENTS, OTHER THAN STATEMENTS OF HISTORICAL FACT, INCLUDED
HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATEMENTS REGARDING THE KINROSS'
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, POTENTIAL
MINERALIZATION AND RESERVES, EXPLORATION RESULTS AND FUTURE PLANS AND OBJECTIVES
OF KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION, ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE VARIOUS
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT SUCH STATEMENTS WILL
PROVE TO BE ACCURATE AND ACTUAL RESULTS AND FUTURE EVENTS COULD DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THOSE ANTICIPATED IN SUCH STATEMENTS. ANY RESTATEMENT OF
HISTORICAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS DEPENDANT ON THE OUTCOME OF THE INDEPENDENT
VALUATION OF THE ACQUIRED ASSETS, AND KINROSS DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THAT OUTCOME
WILL BE. OTHER IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM KINROSS' EXPECTATIONS ARE DISCLOSED UNDER THE HEADING "RISK
FACTORS" AND ELSEWHERE IN KINROSS' MOST RECENT ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM AND OTHER
KINROSS DOCUMENTS FILED FROM TIME TO TIME WITH THE ONTARIO SECURITIES
COMMISSION, THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND OTHER
REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS ARE EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE REGARDING KINROSS'
MATERIAL MINERAL PROPERTIES HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY ROD COOPER, VICE PRESIDENT,
TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR KINROSS, WHO IS A "QUALIFIED PERSON" UNDER NATIONAL
INSTRUMENT 43-101.

DEFINITIONS

A MINERAL RESERVE is the economically mineable part of a Measured or Indicated
Mineral Resource demonstrated by at least a Preliminary Feasibility Study. This
Study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical,
economic and other relevant factors that demonstrate, at the time of reporting,
that economic extraction can be justified. A Mineral Reserve includes diluting
materials and allowances for losses that may occur when the material is mined.

A 'PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVE' is the economically mineable part of an Indicated
and, in some circumstances, a Measured Mineral Resource demonstrated by at least
a Preliminary Feasibility Study. This Study must include adequate information on
mining, processing, metallurgical, economic, and other relevant factors that
demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that economic extraction can be
justified.

A 'PROVEN MINERAL RESERVE' is the economically mineable part of a Measured
Mineral Resource demonstrated by at least a Preliminary Feasibility Study. This
Study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical,
economic, and other relevant factors that demonstrate, at the time of reporting,
that economic extraction is justified.

A MINERAL RESOURCE is a concentration or occurrence of diamonds, natural solid
inorganic material, or natural solid fossilized organic material including base
and precious metals, coal, and industrial minerals in or on the Earth's crust in
such form and quantity and of such a grade or quality that it has reasonable
prospects for economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade, geological
characteristics and continuity of a Mineral Resource are known, estimated or
interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge.

An 'INFERRED MINERAL RESOURCE' is that part of a Mineral Resource for which
quantity and grade or quality can be estimated on the basis of geological
evidence and limited sampling and reasonably assumed, but

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                                                                          Page 3

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not verified, geological and grade continuity. The estimate is based on limited
information and sampling gathered through appropriate techniques from locations
such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes.

An 'INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE' is that part of a Mineral Resource for which
quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics, can
be estimated with a level of confidence sufficient to allow the appropriate
application of technical and economic parameters, to support mine planning and
evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. The estimate is based on
detailed and reliable exploration and testing information gathered through
appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings
and drill holes that are spaced closely enough for geological and grade
continuity to be reasonably assumed.

A 'MEASURED MINERAL RESOURCE' is that part of a Mineral Resource for which
quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape, and physical characteristics are
so well established that they can be estimated with confidence sufficient to
allow the appropriate application of technical and economic parameters, to
support production planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the
deposit. The estimate is based on detailed and reliable exploration, sampling
and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations
such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes that are spaced
closely enough to confirm both geological and grade continuity.







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                                                                          Page 4

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<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                           <C>
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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
PROVEN AND PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVES (1,3,5,6,7)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
         Property          Location  Kinross             Proven                    Probable                Proven and Probable
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
GOLD
NORTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Fort Knox                  USA        100.0%      43,902    0.63      890    38,270    0.86     1,063      82,172    0.74    1,953
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Round Mtn and area (14)    USA         50.0%      42,649    0.77    1,056    82,364    0.48     1,282     125,012    0.58    2,338
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Porcupine JV (12)          Canada      49.0%      10,693    1.33      457    20,255    1.84     1,196      30,949    1.66    1,653
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Musselwhite (11)           Canada      31.9%       1,833    5.51      325     1,599    6.12       315       3,433    5.79      639
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kettle River               USA        100.0%          39   11.43       14         -       -         -          39   11.43       14
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                          99,117    0.86    2,742   142,488    0.84     3,855     241,605    0.85    6,598
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

SOUTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Paracatu                   Brazil     100.0%   1,103,677    0.40   14,194    83,131    0.38     1,016   1,186,808    0.40   15,210
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       5,549    1.57      280     2,920    1.24       117       8,469    1.46      397
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Refugio                    Chile       50.0%      58,454    0.87    1,643    20,752    0.77       515      79,206    0.85    2,158
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Crixas (10)                Brazil      50.0%         632    4.72       96     1,232    7.14       283       1,864    6.32      379
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                       1,168,312    0.43   16,213   108,035    0.56     1,930   1,276,346    0.44   18,143
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

ASIA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kubaka and area (16,17)    Russia      98.1%          79    3.42        9         -       -         -          79    3.42        9
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                              79    3.42        9         -       -         -          79    3.42        9
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
TOTAL GOLD                                     1,267,508    0.47   18,964   250,522    0.72     5,785   1,518,030    0.51   24,749
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------


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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
PROVEN AND PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVES (1,3,5,6,7)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
         Property          Location  Kinross             Proven                    Probable                Proven and Probable
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SILVER
SOUTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       5,549    78.8   14,056     2,920   110.1    10,334       8,469    89.6   24,389
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                           5,549    78.8   14,056     2,920   110.1    10,334       8,469    89.6   24,389
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

ASIA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kubaka and area (16,17,19) Russia      98.1%          79     6.4       16         -       -         -          79     6.4       16
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                              79     6.4       16         -       -         -          79     6.4       16
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
TOTAL SILVER                                       5,628    77.8   14,072     2,920   110.1    10,334       8,548    88.8   24,405
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
</TABLE>


Rounding differences may occur


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<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                           <C>
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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
MEASURED AND INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCLUDES PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVES) (2,3,4,6,7,8)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
         Property          Location  Kinross            Measured                   Indicated              Measured and Indicated
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
GOLD
NORTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Fort Knox and area (13)    USA        100.0%       4,582    0.75      110    44,280    0.59       838      48,862    0.60      948
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Round Mtn and area (14)    USA         50.0%       5,992    0.64      124    10,071    0.53       172      16,062    0.57      295
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Porcupine JV (12,15)       Canada      49.0%       1,077    3.68      127     8,238    2.51       666       9,315    2.65      793
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Musselwhite (11)           Canada      31.9%         624    4.20       84       285    5.91        54         909    4.74      138
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kettle River               USA        100.0%           -       -        -         -       -         -           -       -        -
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                          12,274    1.13      445    62,873    0.86     1,730      75,147    0.90    2,175
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SOUTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Paracatu                   Brazil     100.0%      89,784    0.27      771     5,540    0.38        68      95,324    0.27      839
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       6,788    0.88      192     1,854    0.92        55       8,642    0.89      247
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Refugio                    Chile       50.0%      20,606    0.71      469    20,644    0.70       465      41,250    0.70      934
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Crixas (10,18)             Brazil      50.0%         222    8.96       64       171    9.03        50         392    8.99      113
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Gurupi (9,20)              Brazil     100.0%           -       -        -    47,050    1.08     1,632      47,050    1.08    1,632
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                         117,400    0.40    1,496    75,258    0.94     2,268     192,657    0.61    3,765
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

ASIA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kubaka and area (16,17)    Russia      98.1%           -       -        -       376   13.10       158         376   13.10      158
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                               -       -        -       376   13.10       158         376   13.10      158
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
TOTAL GOLD                                       129,674    0.47    1,941   138,507    0.93     4,156     268,180    0.71    6,098
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------


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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
MEASURED AND INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCLUDES PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVES) (2,3,4,6,7,8)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
         Property          Location  Kinross            Measured                   Indicated              Measured and Indicated
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SILVER
SOUTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       6,788    37.5    8,178     1,854    61.0     3,635       8,642    42.5   11,813
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                           6,788    37.5    8,178     1,854    61.0     3,635       8,642    42.5   11,813
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
ASIA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kubaka and area (16,17,19) Russia      98.1%           -       -        -       376    14.3       173         376    14.3      173
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                               -       -        -       376    14.3       173         376    14.3      173
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
TOTAL SILVER                                       6,788    37.5    8,178     2,229    53.1     3,808       9,017    41.3   11,986
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
</TABLE>

Rounding differences may occur

STATEMENT OF INFERRED RESOURCES
In addition to the reported measured and indicated resources estimated at a gold
price of $450, inferred resources total 92,490,000 tonnes at an average grade of
0.98 grams per tonne gold. Inferred silver resources total 491,000 tonnes at an
average grade of 49.9 grams per tonne using a $7.00 silver price.

BLANKET MINE - ZIMBABWE
In light of the economic and political conditions and the negative impact of
inflationary cost pressures in Zimbabwe, the Blanket mine was written down in
2001 and Kinross discontinued consolidation of the results of this operation in
2002. However, the mine did report proven and probable reserves at December 31,
2005, estimated at a gold price of $400 per ounce, of 3,223,000 tonnes at an
average grade of 4.24 grams per tonne or 439,600 ounces of gold. Measured and
Indicated resources, estimated at a gold price of $450 per ounce, totaled
431,000 tonnes at an average grade of 4.08 grams per tonne or 56,500 ounces of
gold. Blanket also had 2,064,000 tonnes of Inferred resource at an average grade
of 6.31 grams per tonne.

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                      Kinross Reserve and Resource Statement - December 31, 2005
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NOTES TO THE 2005 MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT

(1)     Unless otherwise noted, the Company's reserves are estimated using
        appropriate cut-off grades derived from an assumed gold price of US$ 400
        per oz, and a silver price of US$ 6.00 per oz. Reserves are estimated
        using current and/or projected process recoveries, operating costs and
        mine plans that are unique to each property and include estimated
        allowances for dilution and mining recovery. Reserves are estimated
        based on the following foreign exchange rates:
           CAD$ to US$ - 1.25
           Rubles to US$ - 29.00
           Chilean Peso to US$ - 575.00
           Brazilian Reais to US$ - 2.65
(2)     Unless otherwise noted, the Company's resources are estimated using
        appropriate cut-off grades derived at a gold price of US$ 450 per oz, a
        silver price of US$ 7.00 per oz and the following foreign exchange
        rates:
           CAD$ to US$ - 1.25
           Rubles to US$ - 29.00
           Chilean Peso to US$ - 575.00
           Brazilian Reais to US$ - 2.65
(3)     The Company's reserves and resources as at December 31, 2005 are
        classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining
        Metallurgy and Petroleum's "CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and
        Reserves, Definition and Guidelines" as per Canadian Securities
        Administrator's National Instrument 43-101 ("the Instrument")
        requirements.
(4)     CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US INVESTORS CONCERNING ESTIMATES OF MEASURED,
        INDICATED AND INFERRED RESOURCES. US Investors are advised that use of
        the terms "measured resource", "indicated resource" and "inferred
        resource" are recognized and required by Canadian Securities
        regulations. These terms are not recognized by the U.S. Securities and
        Exchange Commission. U.S. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO ASSUME THAT ALL
        OR ANY PART OF MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THESE CATEGORIES WILL EVER BE
        CONVERTED INTO RESERVES.
(5)     The mineral reserves presented herein comply with the reserve categories
        of Industry Guide 7 applied in the United States by the Securities and
        Exchange Commission.
(6)     Mineral resource and reserve estimates were prepared under the
        supervision of Mr. Rod Cooper, P. Eng, an officer of Kinross, who is a
        qualified person as defined by Canada's National Instrument 43-101.
(7)     The Company's normal data verification procedures have been used in
        collecting, compiling, interpreting and processing the data used to
        estimate reserves and resources. Independent data verification has not
        been performed.
(8)     Resources, unlike reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability.
(9)     Undeveloped property, development assumes successful permitting allowing
        mining operations to be conducted.
(10)    Operated by AngloGold Ltd and assumes the following foreign exchange
        rate:
         RESERVES AND RESOURCES:
           Brazilian Reais to US$ - 2.50
(11)    Operated by Placer Dome Inc. and assumes the following foreign exchange
        rate:
           CAD$ to US$ - 1.25
(12)    Operated by Placer Dome Inc. and assumes the following foreign exchange
        rates:
         RESERVES:
           CAD$ to US$ - 1.30; Chilean Peso to US$ - 600.00
         RESOURCES:
           CAD$ to US$ - 1.22; Chilean Peso to US$ - 600.00
(13)    Includes mineral resources from the undeveloped Gil deposit in which the
        Company holds an 80% interest.
(14)    Includes mineral reserves and resources from the undeveloped Gold Hill
        deposit, exploitation of which is dependent on successful permitting.
(15)    Includes mineral resources from undeveloped properties, exploitation of
        which is dependent on successful permitting.
(16)    Includes mineral reserves and mineral resources from the Birkachan
        deposit. Open pit and underground mining at Birkachan will require
        successful permitting.
(17)    Includes mineral resources from the undeveloped Tsokol deposit,
        exploitation of which is dependent on successful permitting.
(18)    Mineral resources reported at a gold price of US$475 per ounce.
(19)    Mineral reserves reported at a silver price of US$6.50 per ounce,
        mineral resources reported at a silver price of US$7.50 per ounce.
(20)    Mineral resources estimated assuming a foreign exchange rate of 3.00
        Brazilian Reais per US$1.00.

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                                                 40 King Street West, 52nd Floor
                                                            Toronto, ON  M5H 3Y2
                                                                 www.kinross.com
                                                               Tel: 416 365 5123
                                                               Fax: 416 363 6622
[LOGO] Kinross                                           Toll Free: 866-561-3636
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                                                                   PRESS RELEASE
                                                               FEBRUARY 27, 2006

            KINROSS RENEWS ACQUISITION AGREEMENT WITH CROWN RESOURCES

                BUCKHORN WILL CONTRIBUTE TO PRODUCTION INCREASES


ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS ARE EXPRESSED IN U.S. DOLLARS, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

TORONTO - KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION (TSX-K; NYSE-KGC) ("Kinross") has agreed to
extend the termination date to acquire Crown Resources Corporation (OTCBB-CRCE)
("Crown") to December 31, 2006. When completed, this acquisition will allow
Kinross to restart its Kettle River facilities which, along with the development
of Crown's Buckhorn Mountain project will contribute to Kinross' growing
production profile.

Kinross has signed an amendment (the "Amendment") with Crown to extend the
termination date of the definitive acquisition agreement (the "Agreement") to
December 31, 2006 and adjust the price that Kinross will pay to acquire Crown
and its 100 per cent-owned Buckhorn Mountain gold deposit located in north
central Washington State, USA, just 67 kilometres from the Company's Kettle
River mine.

Under the terms of the Amendment, shareholders of Crown will receive 0.32 shares
of Kinross for each share of Crown, a decrease of 0.02 over the previous
exchange ratio of 0.34, although the valuation collar has been removed. Assuming
all of the outstanding Crown warrants and options are converted, a total of
approximately 14.7 million common shares of Kinross will be issued upon the
completion of the transaction.

"The acquisition of Crown and its Buckhorn Mountain deposit is an excellent fit
with our growth plan," said Tye Burt, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Kinross Gold Corporation. "Buckhorn's reserves will represent an important
addition to our portfolio. Our existing Kettle River facilities and experience
in the region will allow us to move forward as an important contributor in the
area."

Kinross has also agreed to loan Crown $2 million if the transaction is not
closed by July 1, 2006. The $2 million would be used to buy out the only
existing net smelter return royalty from a third party covering the ore body at
the Buckhorn Mountain property. The loan will have a three-year term and bear
interest at the published (Wall Street Journal) prime rate at the time of
borrowing, plus 3 per cent.

PRODUCTION GROWTH OUTLOOK

Assuming the completion of this transaction, Kinross has also released forecast
production numbers for the years 2006 - 2009(1) as follows:

        |X|     As previously disclosed in the 2005 third quarter results, in
                2006, Kinross expects to produce approximately 1.44 million gold
                equivalent ounces


- ------------------------

(1)     Forecast production is based on the following gold prices assumptions:
        2007 - $475; 2008 - $475; 2009 - $425.

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        |X|     In 2007, Kinross expects to produce between 1.5 million and 1.6
                million gold equivalent ounces.

        |X|     In 2008, total production is expected to grow to between 1.6
                million and 1.7 million gold equivalent ounces.

        |X|     In 2009, total production is expected to grow to between 1.65
                million and 1.75 million gold equivalent ounces.

"Kinross' exciting growth profile is evidence of our strategic objective of
increasing cash flow and net asset value for shareholders," said Burt. "Kinross
is driving forward with growth through the expansion of existing facilities. We
will then use strategic acquisitions to upgrade our portfolio of mines."

BACKGROUND TO THE CROWN TRANSACTION

The agreement to acquire Crown was originally announced in November 2003. Now
that Kinross is up-to-date in its financial filings, it has renewed the
agreement on a new timetable. The transaction is subject to regulatory
approvals, a minimum two-thirds approval at a special meeting of Crown
shareholders and other customary closing conditions. Both parties are working to
close the transaction as rapidly as possible.

As at December 31, 2003, Crown had reported total proven and probable reserves
at Buckhorn of approximately 2.8 million tonnes grading 11.1 grams per tonne
gold and inferred mineral resources of approximately 0.3 million tonnes grading
15.0 grams per tonne gold as reported in the technical report prepared by SRK
Consulting dated December 2003. The technical report containing information
about reserves and resources is compliant with Canadian National Instrument
43-101, was filed on SEDAR on December 5, 2003 and can be found under Kinross'
profile at www.sedar.com. Please refer to the technical report for details of
the assumptions and qualifications relating to the above mineral reserve and
resource estimates. With the assistance of an independent consulting engineering
firm, Kinross is currently updating the Buckhorn Mountain reserve and
mineralized material estimates.

ABOUT KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION

Kinross, a world-class gold company based in Canada, has since 1993 become the
third largest primary gold producer in North America and the seventh largest in
the world. With nine mines in stable countries including Canada, the United
States, Brazil and Chile, Kinross employs more than 4,000 people worldwide.

Kinross' strong balance sheet and no-gold hedging policy allow us to take full
advantage of increasing cash flow, revenues and profit margins per ounce of
gold. Kinross is focused on a strategic objective to maximize net asset value
and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on growth from core
operations; expanding capacity for the future; attracting and retaining the best
people in the industry; and driving new opportunities through exploration and
acquisition.

Kinross maintains listings on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC) and on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K).



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For additional information, e-mail INFO@KINROSS.COM or contact:

TRACEY M. THOM
DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS
& CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Tel. (416) 365-1362
Cell (416) 301-9022


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THIS PRESS RELEASE INCLUDES CERTAIN "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE
MEANING OF SECTION 21E OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS
AMENDED. ALL STATEMENTS, OTHER THAN STATEMENTS OF HISTORICAL FACT, INCLUDED
HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PRODUCTION FORECASTS, STATEMENTS REGARDING
POTENTIAL MINERALIZATION AND RESERVES, EXPLORATION RESULTS AND FUTURE PLANS AND
OBJECTIVES OF KINROSS AND CROWN, ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE
VARIOUS RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE
OPINIONS AND ESTIMATES OF MANAGEMENT AS OF THE DAY THEY ARE MADE. THERE CAN BE
NO ASSURANCE THAT SUCH STATEMENTS WILL PROVE TO BE ACCURATE AND ACTUAL RESULTS
AND FUTURE EVENTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE ANTICIPATED IN SUCH
STATEMENTS. DEVELOPMENT OF BUCKHORN MOUNTAIN IS SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESSFUL
COMPLETION OF THE ACQUISITION OF CROWN BY KINROSS, THE COMPLETION AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE MINING PLAN, OBTAINING THE NECESSARY
PERMITS AND APPROVALS FROM VARIOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITIES, AND COMPLIANCE WITH
OPERATING PARAMETERS ESTABLISHED BY SUCH AUTHORITIES. THERE ARE IMPORTANT
FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM KINROSS' AND
CROWN'S EXPECTATIONS, SUCH AS: UNCERTAINTIES RELATED TO EXPECTED PRODUCTION
RATES, TIMING OF PRODUCTION AND COSTS OF PRODUCTION AND MILLING; UNCERTAINTIES
RELATING TO MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES, UNCERTAINTIES RELATED TO UNEXPECTED
JUDICIAL OR REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS, CHANGES IN LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO
MINING, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND HEALTH AND SAFETY OF MINE WORKERS; CHANGES
IN THE PRICE OF GOLD AND SUPPLIES SUCH AS FUEL, DIESEL, TIRES, ENERGY, MINING
EQUIPMENT AND SPARE PARTS; FLUCTUATION IN EXCHANGE RATES IN THE CANADIAN
DOLLARS, CHILEAN PESO, BRAZILIAN REAL VERSUS THE US DOLLAR; UNEXPECTED
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES; GEOPOLITICAL UNCERTAINTIES AND LABOUR STRIKES, WORK
STOPPAGES OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATED ISSUES. ADDITIONAL FACTORS ARE DISCLOSED
UNDER THE HEADING "RISK FACTORS" IN ITS ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM AND ELSEWHERE IN
KINROSS' AND CROWN'S DOCUMENTS FILED FROM TIME TO TIME WITH THE ONTARIO
SECURITIES COMMISSION, THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND
OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES.

WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACQUISITION:

This press release is not, and is not intended to be, a solicitation of proxies
or an offer of securities. Kinross has filed a registration statement on Form
F-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the
proposed acquisition. Investors and security holders of Kinross and Crown are
urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials
included in the registration statement, as well as subsequent amendments to the
registration statement when they become available, as they contain important
information about Kinross, Crown and the proposed acquisition. The registration
statement, including the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant
materials, and any other documents filed by Kinross or Crown with the SEC, may
be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at WWW.SEC.GOV. A free copy of
the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials may also be
obtained from Kinross, when finalized and available.

Crown and its officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies from its stockholders with respect to the transactions
contemplated by the proposed acquisition. A description of the interests of the
directors and executive officers of Crown will be contained in the definitive
proxy statement/ prospectus and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC.




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                                                 40 King Street West, 52nd Floor
                                                            Toronto, ON  M5H 3Y2
                                                               Tel: 416 365 5123
                                                               Fax: 416 363 6622
[LOGO] Kinross                                           Toll Free: 866-561-3636
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                                                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                                               FEBRUARY 27, 2005

            KINROSS OBTAINS COURT ORDER TO EXTEND ANNUAL MEETING DATE

TORONTO - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX-K; NYSE-KGC) ("Kinross" or the
"Company") announced today that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has
granted an order extending the time for holding Kinross' annual and special
meeting of shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2004. The order provides
an extension until June 30, 2006, which will allow Kinross to combine its
shareholders' meeting for the year ended December 31, 2004 with its
shareholders' meeting for the year ended December 31, 2005. The combined meeting
is currently anticipated to be held in early May.


For additional information, please contact:

TRACEY M. THOM
DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS
& CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Tel: (416) 365-1362
Cell: (416) 301-9022
TRACEY.THOM@KINROSS.COM

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                                  FORM 51-102F3
                             MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT

ITEM 1.     NAME AND ADDRESS OF COMPANY
            Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross" or the "Company"),
            52nd Floor, 40 King St. West,
            Toronto, ON   M5H 3Y2

ITEM 2.     DATE OF MATERIAL CHANGES
            February 24 and 27, 2006

ITEM 3.     NEWS RELEASES

            News releases were issued by Kinross in Toronto on February 27, 2006
            with respect to the material changes and filed via SEDAR.

ITEM 4.     SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES
            Kinross announced (i) that it has entered into an extension
            agreement with Crown Resources Corporation, (ii) a material increase
            in reserves; and (iii) that it obtained a court order extending the
            date of its 2004 shareholders' meeting to no later than June 30,
            2006.

ITEM 5.     FULL DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL CHANGES

            Kinross has signed an amendment agreement (the "Amendment") with
            Crown Resources Corporation ("Crown") to extend the termination date
            of their definitive acquisition agreement (the "Agreement") to
            December 31, 2006 and adjust the price that Kinross will pay to
            acquire Crown and its 100 per cent-owned Buckhorn Mountain gold
            deposit located in north central Washington State, USA, just 67
            kilometres from the Company's Kettle River mine.

            Under the terms of the Amendment, shareholders of Crown will receive
            0.32 of a share of Kinross for each share of Crown, a decrease of
            0.02 over the previous exchange ratio of 0.34, although the
            valuation collar has been removed. Assuming all of the outstanding
            Crown warrants and options are converted, a total of approximately
            14.7 million common shares of Kinross will be issued upon the
            completion of the transaction.

            Kinross has also agreed to loan Crown $2 million if the transaction
            is not closed by July 1, 2006. The $2 million would be used to buy
            out the only existing net smelter return royalty from a third party
            covering the ore body at the Buckhorn Mountain property. The loan
            will have a three-year term and bear interest at the published (Wall
            Street Journal) prime rate at the time of borrowing, plus 3 per
            cent.

            Kinross announced an increase in Proven and Probable reserves to
            24.7 million ounces of gold at December 31, 2005, from 19.4 million
            ounces in 2004.

            Following is a discussion on the notable changes to reserves from
            2004 to 2005:

            o   Further to the November 2005 reported increase of 4.8 million
                ounces of gold to reserves at PARACATU in Brazil, a further 1.9
                million ounces was added at

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                year end 2005.

            o   The 59 per cent increase in reserves at ROUND MOUNTAIN in Nevada
                resulted primarily from the decision to proceed with a pit
                expansion.

            o   At FORT KNOX in Alaska, Ryan Lode is no longer in reserves or
                resources as Kinross has elected not to make further option
                payments on that property. The True North and Gil deposits, also
                in the Fort Knox area, were reclassified to resources due to
                changes in cost assumptions at Fort Knox.

            o   At the PORCUPINE JOINT VENTURE in Timmins, Ontario reserves were
                replaced on a net basis.

            o   Reserves at REFUGIO in Chile, increased primarily through the
                difference in gold price assumption from 2004 to 2005.

            o   Kinross sold the AQUARIUS project in Timmins, Ontario for an
                equity stake in St Andrew Goldfields Ltd., a company with a
                large land position in Timmins.

            o   Reserves at LA COIPA in Chile decreased through depletion and
                the review of the mine plan following two pit slope events in
                2005.

            o   The LUPIN and NEW BRITANNIA mines in Nunavut and Manitoba,
                respectively, were both closed during 2005, as planned, and have
                been removed from reserves and resources.

            o   Kinross has discontinued reporting reserves for the BLANKET mine
                in Zimbabwe, consistent with our accounting treatment of no
                longer consolidating its results in our financial statements.

            Silver reserves at the end of 2005 are 24.4 million ounces estimated
            using a price of $6 per ounce. Gold reserves were calculated using a
            $400 gold price and resources were calculated using a $450 gold
            price 2005. Gold reserves and resources for 2004 were calculated
            using a $350 and $400 gold price, respectively.

            See Schedule "A" for Kinross' reserves and resources tables.

            TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT
            REGARDING KINROSS' MATERIAL MINERAL PROPERTIES HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY
            ROD COOPER, VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR KINROSS, WHO IS A
            "QUALIFIED PERSON" UNDER NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 43-101.

            Kinross also announced that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
            has granted an order extending the time for holding Kinross' annual
            and special meeting of shareholders for the year ended December 31,
            2004. The order provides an extension until June 30, 2006, which
            will allow Kinross to combine its shareholders' meeting for the year
            ended December 31, 2004 with its shareholders' meeting for the year
            ended December 31, 2005. The combined meeting is currently
            anticipated to be held in early May.

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ITEM 6.     RELIANCE ON SUBSECTION 7.1(2) OR (3) OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 51-102
            N/A

ITEM 7.     OMITTED INFORMATION
            N/A

ITEM 8.     EXECUTIVE OFFICER
            Ms. Shelley M. Riley
            Vice President, Administration and Corporate Secretary
            Telephone: (416) 365-5198
            Facsimile: (416) 365-0237

ITEM 9.     DATE OF REPORT
            February 27, 2006.

                                       KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION

                                       PER: /s/ Shelley Riley
                                            ----------------------------------
                                            Shelley Riley
                                            Vice President, Administration and
                                            Corporate Secretary


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                                   SCHEDULE A

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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
PROVEN AND PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVES (1,3,5,6,7)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
         Property          Location  Kinross             Proven                    Probable                Proven and Probable
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
GOLD
NORTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Fort Knox                  USA        100.0%      43,902    0.63      890    38,270    0.86     1,063      82,172    0.74    1,953
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Round Mtn and area (14)    USA         50.0%      42,649    0.77    1,056    82,364    0.48     1,282     125,012    0.58    2,338
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Porcupine JV (12)          Canada      49.0%      10,693    1.33      457    20,255    1.84     1,196      30,949    1.66    1,653
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Musselwhite (11)           Canada      31.9%       1,833    5.51      325     1,599    6.12       315       3,433    5.79      639
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kettle River               USA        100.0%          39   11.43       14         -       -         -          39   11.43       14
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                          99,117    0.86    2,742   142,488    0.84     3,855     241,605    0.85    6,598
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

SOUTH AMERICA
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Paracatu                   Brazil     100.0%   1,103,677    0.40   14,194    83,131    0.38     1,016   1,186,808    0.40   15,210
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       5,549    1.57      280     2,920    1.24       117       8,469    1.46      397
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Refugio                    Chile       50.0%      58,454    0.87    1,643    20,752    0.77       515      79,206    0.85    2,158
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Crixas (10)                Brazil      50.0%         632    4.72       96     1,232    7.14       283       1,864    6.32      379
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                       1,168,312    0.43   16,213   108,035    0.56     1,930   1,276,346    0.44   18,143
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ASIA
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Kubaka and area (16,17)    Russia      98.1%          79    3.42        9         -       -         -          79    3.42        9
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                              79    3.42        9         -       -         -          79    3.42        9
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
TOTAL GOLD                                     1,267,508    0.47   18,964   250,522    0.72     5,785   1,518,030    0.51   24,749
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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
PROVEN AND PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVES (1,3,5,6,7)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
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         Property          Location  Kinross             Proven                    Probable                Proven and Probable
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SILVER
SOUTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       5,549    78.8   14,056     2,920   110.1    10,334       8,469    89.6   24,389
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                           5,549    78.8   14,056     2,920   110.1    10,334       8,469    89.6   24,389
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ASIA
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Kubaka and area (16,17,19) Russia      98.1%          79     6.4       16         -       -         -          79     6.4       16
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SUBTOTAL                                              79     6.4       16         -       -         -          79     6.4       16
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

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TOTAL SILVER                                       5,628    77.8   14,072     2,920   110.1    10,334       8,548    88.8   24,405
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Rounding differences may occur

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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
MEASURED AND INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCLUDES PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVES) (2,3,4,6,7,8)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
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         Property          Location  Kinross            Measured                   Indicated              Measured and Indicated
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
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GOLD
NORTH AMERICA
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Fort Knox and area (13)    USA        100.0%       4,582    0.75      110    44,280    0.59       838      48,862    0.60      948
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Round Mtn and area (14)    USA         50.0%       5,992    0.64      124    10,071    0.53       172      16,062    0.57      295
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Porcupine JV (12,15)       Canada      49.0%       1,077    3.68      127     8,238    2.51       666       9,315    2.65      793
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Musselwhite (11)           Canada      31.9%         624    4.20       84       285    5.91        54         909    4.74      138
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Kettle River               USA        100.0%           -       -        -         -       -         -           -       -        -
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                          12,274    1.13      445    62,873    0.86     1,730      75,147    0.90    2,175
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SOUTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Paracatu                   Brazil     100.0%      89,784    0.27      771     5,540    0.38        68      95,324    0.27      839
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       6,788    0.88      192     1,854    0.92        55       8,642    0.89      247
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Refugio                    Chile       50.0%      20,606    0.71      469    20,644    0.70       465      41,250    0.70      934
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Crixas (10,18)             Brazil      50.0%         222    8.96       64       171    9.03        50         392    8.99      113
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Gurupi (9,20)              Brazil     100.0%           -       -        -    47,050    1.08     1,632      47,050    1.08    1,632
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                         117,400    0.40    1,496    75,258    0.94     2,268     192,657    0.61    3,765
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------

ASIA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kubaka and area (16,17)    Russia      98.1%           -       -        -       376   13.10       158         376   13.10      158
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                               -       -        -       376   13.10       158         376   13.10      158
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
TOTAL GOLD                                       129,674    0.47    1,941   138,507    0.93     4,156     268,180    0.71    6,098
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------


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MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT
MEASURED AND INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCLUDES PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVES) (2,3,4,6,7,8)
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION'S SHARE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
         Property          Location  Kinross            Measured                   Indicated              Measured and Indicated
                                     Interest   Tonnes    Grade   Ounces    Tonnes   Grade    Ounces     Tonnes    Grade   Ounces
                                        (%)    (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000) (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)  (x 1,000)  (g/t)  (x 1,000)
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SILVER
SOUTH AMERICA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
La Coipa (12)              Chile       50.0%       6,788    37.5    8,178     1,854    61.0     3,635       8,642    42.5   11,813
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                           6,788    37.5    8,178     1,854    61.0     3,635       8,642    42.5   11,813
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
ASIA
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
Kubaka and area (16,17,19) Russia      98.1%           -       -        -       376    14.3       173         376    14.3      173
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
SUBTOTAL                                               -       -        -       376    14.3       173         376    14.3      173
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
TOTAL SILVER                                       6,788    37.5    8,178     2,229    53.1     3,808       9,017    41.3   11,986
- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------
</TABLE>

Rounding differences may occur


STATEMENT OF INFERRED RESOURCES
In addition to the reported measured and indicated resources estimated at a gold
price of $450, inferred resources total 92,490,000 tonnes at an average grade of
0.98 grams per tonne gold. Inferred silver resources total 491,000 tonnes at an
average grade of 49.9 grams per tonne using a $7.00 silver price.

BLANKET MINE - ZIMBABWE
In light of the economic and political conditions and the negative impact of
inflationary cost pressures in Zimbabwe, the Blanket mine was written down in
2001 and Kinross discontinued consolidation of the results of this operation in
2002. However, the mine did report proven and probable reserves at December 31,
2005, estimated at a gold price of $400 per ounce, of 3,223,000 tonnes at an
average grade of 4.24 grams per tonne or 439,600 ounces of gold. Measured and
Indicated resources, estimated at a gold price of $450 per ounce, totaled
431,000 tonnes at an average grade of 4.08 grams per tonne or 56,500 ounces of
gold. Blanket also had 2,064,000 tonnes of Inferred resource at an average grade
of 6.31 grams per tonne.

                                      -5-
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NOTES TO THE 2005 MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE STATEMENT

(1)     Unless otherwise noted, the Company's reserves are estimated using
        appropriate cut-off grades derived from an assumed gold price of US$ 400
        per oz, and a silver price of US$ 6.00 per oz. Reserves are estimated
        using current and/or projected process recoveries, operating costs and
        mine plans that are unique to each property and include estimated
        allowances for dilution and mining recovery. Reserves are estimated
        based on the following foreign exchange rates:
             CAD$ to US$ - 1.25
             Rubles to US$ - 29.00
             Chilean Peso to US$ - 575.00
             Brazilian Reais to US$ - 2.65
(2)     Unless otherwise noted, the Company's resources are estimated using
        appropriate cut-off grades derived at a gold price of US$ 450 per oz, a
        silver price of US$ 7.00 per oz and the following foreign exchange
        rates:
             CAD$ to US$ - 1.25
             Rubles to US$ - 29.00
             Chilean Peso to US$ - 575.00
             Brazilian Reais to US$ - 2.65
(3)     The Company's reserves and resources as at December 31, 2005 are
        classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining
        Metallurgy and Petroleum's "CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and
        Reserves, Definition and Guidelines" as per Canadian Securities
        Administrator's National Instrument 43-101 ("the Instrument")
        requirements.
(4)     CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US INVESTORS CONCERNING ESTIMATES OF MEASURED,
        INDICATED AND INFERRED RESOURCES. US Investors are advised that use of
        the terms "measured resource", "indicated resource" and "inferred
        resource" are recognized and required by Canadian Securities
        regulations. These terms are not recognized by the U.S. Securities and
        Exchange Commission. U.S. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO ASSUME THAT ALL
        OR ANY PART OF MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THESE CATEGORIES WILL EVER BE
        CONVERTED INTO RESERVES.
(5)     The mineral reserves presented herein comply with the reserve categories
        of Industry Guide 7 applied in the United States by the Securities and
        Exchange Commission.
(6)     Mineral resource and reserve estimates were prepared under the
        supervision of Mr. Rod Cooper, P. Eng, an officer of Kinross, who is a
        qualified person as defined by Canada's National Instrument 43-101.
(7)     The Company's normal data verification procedures have been used in
        collecting, compiling, interpreting and processing the data used to
        estimate reserves and resources. Independent data verification has not
        been performed.
(8)     Resources, unlike reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability.
(9)     Undeveloped property, development assumes successful permitting allowing
        mining operations to be conducted.
(10)    Operated by AngloGold Ltd and assumes the following foreign exchange
        rate:
          RESERVES AND RESOURCES:
             Brazilian Reais to US$ - 2.50
(11)    Operated by Placer Dome Inc. and assumes the following foreign exchange
        rate:
             CAD$ to US$ - 1.25
(12)    Operated by Placer Dome Inc. and assumes the following foreign exchange
        rates:
          RESERVES:
             CAD$ to US$ - 1.30; Chilean Peso to US$ - 600.00
          RESOURCES:
             CAD$ to US$ - 1.22; Chilean Peso to US$ - 600.00
(13)    Includes mineral resources from the undeveloped Gil deposit in which the
        Company holds an 80% interest.
(14)    Includes mineral reserves and resources from the undeveloped Gold Hill
        deposit, exploitation of which is dependent on successful permitting.
(15)    Includes mineral resources from undeveloped properties, exploitation of
        which is dependent on successful permitting.
(16)    Includes mineral reserves and mineral resources from the Birkachan
        deposit. Open pit and underground mining at Birkachan will require
        successful permitting.
(17)    Includes mineral resources from the undeveloped Tsokol deposit,
        exploitation of which is dependent on successful permitting.
(18)    Mineral resources reported at a gold price of US$475 per ounce.
(19)    Mineral reserves reported at a silver price of US$6.50 per ounce,
        mineral resources reported at a silver price of US$7.50 per ounce.
(20)    Mineral resources estimated assuming a foreign exchange rate of 3.00
        Brazilian Reais per US$1.00.

                                      -6-

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                               FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
                            ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND
                          AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

        THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER (this "Amendment") is dated as of February 24, 2006, and entered into by
and among KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION, a corporation existing under the laws of the
Province of Ontario, Canada ("Parent"), CROWN MERGER CORPORATION, a Washington
corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Purchaser"), and CROWN
RESOURCES CORPORATION, a Washington corporation ("Crown," and together with
Purchaser, the "Constituent Corporations").

        A.      Parent, Purchaser, and Crown are parties to the Acquisition
Agreement and Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 20, 2003, as
previously amended April 7, 2004, September 15, 2004, December 30, 2004, and May
31, 2005 (the "Acquisition Agreement"), pursuant to which Purchaser will merge
with and into Crown and Crown will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.
The parties wish to amend the Acquisition Agreement as set forth herein. Defined
terms contained in this Amendment shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the
Acquisition Agreement.

        B.      This Amendment is entered into in conformance with Section 9.4
of the Acquisition Agreement which requires that any modification of the
Acquisition Agreement be set forth in writing and signed by all parties.

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained in
this Amendment, and for other good and valuable consideration, the value,
receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

        1.      AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1.7.1. Section 1.7.1 is amended to read, in
its entirety, as follows:

        CONVERSION OF CROWN COMMON STOCK. Each share of Crown Common Stock
        (other than Crown Common Stock held by Parent or Purchaser or by a
        Dissenter) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective
        Time will be converted into the right to receive 0.32 Kinross Common
        Shares (the "Exchange Ratio"). All outstanding shares of Crown Common
        Stock as of the Effective Time will automatically be cancelled and will
        cease to exist. The certificates formerly representing shares of Crown
        Common Stock to be converted into Kinross Common Shares as described
        above (each a "Certificate" and, collectively, the "Certificates") will
        thereafter represent that number of Kinross Common Shares determined by
        the Exchange Ratio. Such certificates held by Dissenters shall represent
        the right to pursue such rights as the Dissenter may have under the
        Washington Act. Such certificates held by Parent or Purchaser shall be
        cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist and no Kinross Common
        Shares or other consideration shall be delivered in exchange therefor.

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        2.      AMENDMENT TO THE BACKGROUND SECTION AND TO SECTION 1.8.

        The amount 0.2911 is changed to 0.32 in the first paragraph under
        Background and in Section 1.8 of the Agreement

        3.      AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.1.2.1. Section 8.1.2.1 is amended to
read, in its entirety, as follows:

        The consummation of the Merger has not occurred by December 31, 2006,
        provided that the party seeking to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
        this clause has not breached in any Material respect its obligations
        under this Agreement in any manner that has contributed to the failure
        of the consummation of the Merger on or before such date;

        4.      ROYALTY OBLIGATION. Crown has a royalty obligation payable to
Newmont Mining Corporation ("Newmont") with respect to the Buckhorn Mountain
Project that can be satisfied in full by the payment of $2 million (the "Buy Out
Amount") to Newmont at any time prior to July 23, 2006. In the event that the
transaction contemplated by this Acquisition Agreement is not closed prior to
July 1, 2006, Crown agrees to pay the Buy Out Amount to Newmont if it determines
that it is appropriate to do so, or if it is requested by Kinross to do so. In
either such event, Kinross will, at the request of Crown, loan up to $2 million
to Crown in order to permit it to pay the Buy Out Amount to Newmont prior to
July 23, 2006. Any such loan would bear interest at the prime rate published for
major U.S. financial institutions in the WALL STREET JOURNAL on the day
preceding the loan, plus 3%. Interest would be paid quarterly in arrears and the
principal, plus any other unpaid amounts, would be due 3 years subsequent to the
date of the loan.

        5.      RATIFICATION OF ACQUISITION AGREEMENT. Except as specifically
provided in Sections 1 through 4 hereof, the parties specifically ratify,
confirm, and adopt as binding and enforceable, all of the terms and conditions
of the Acquisition Agreement.


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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Parent, Purchaser, and Crown have caused this
Amendment to be signed as of the date first written above by their respective
officers or representatives thereunto duly authorized.

                                Parent:

                                    KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION


                                    By: Signed /Hugh Agro/
                                    Hugh Agro, Duly Authorized Officer


                                Purchaser:

                                    CROWN MERGER CORPORATION


                                    By: Signed/Lars-Eric Johansson/
                                    Lars-Eric Johansson, Duly Authorized Officer

                                Crown:

                                    CROWN RESOURCES CORPORATION


                                    By: Signed/Christopher Herald/
                                         Christopher Herald, President and CEO


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