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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001188112-06-003754
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20061219
FILED AS OF DATE:		20061219
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20061219

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:		061286566

	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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      ON KINROSS GOLD&#8217;S ACQUISITION OF BEMA GOLD </strong></font></div>
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      - </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif">Kinross
      Gold Corporation (&#8220;Kinross&#8221;) (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) and Bema Gold Corporation
      (&#8220;Bema&#8221;) (TSX/NYSE: BGO, AIM: BAU) are providing an update on the status of
      Kinross&#8217; acquisition of Bema. </font></div>
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      draft
      of the proxy circular for the meeting of Bema shareholders that will be held
      to
      approve the acquisition has been filed with the Director under the Canada
      Business Corporations Act and the Toronto Stock Exchange. It is expected that
      the proxy circular will be mailed to Bema shareholders later this month, with
      the Bema shareholders meeting to be held on January 30, 2007. </font></div>
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      has completed its due diligence process. An Advance Ruling Certificate in
      respect of the transaction has been issued under the </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif"><em>Competition
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      (Canada), and a filing was made with the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service of the
      Russian Federation on December 8, 2006. Once approval is obtained from the
      Russian competition authority, no further competition approval will be necessary
      to complete the transaction. Kinross and Bema are in the process of obtaining
      all other regulatory approvals. Kinross and Bema are also in the process of
      finalizing the definitive form of Arrangement Agreement and related agreements
      and have agreed to extend the date by which the Arrangement Agreement is to
      be
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif">A
      detailed summary of the proposed acquisition is set forth in the press release
      issued by Kinross and Bema dated November&#160;6, 2006 and in material change
      reports dated November 16, 2006 filed by Kinross and Bema with securities
      regulatory authorities.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: BabelSans, Arial Narrow"><strong>Kinross
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      a Canadian-based gold mining company, is the fourth largest primary gold
      producer in North America and the eighth largest in the world. With eight mines
      in Canada, the United States, Brazil and Chile, Kinross employs more than 3,700
      people. Kinross maintains a strong balance sheet and a no gold hedging policy.
      Kinross is focused on the strategic objective of maximizing 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 Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:
      K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).</font></div>
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      producers with operating mines and development projects on three continents.
      Bema is projected to produce one million ounces of gold annually by the year
      2009. Bema is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock
      Exchange (symbol: BGO) and on the AIM Exchange in London (symbol:
      BAU).</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: BabelSans, Arial Narrow"><strong>Cautionary
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif">All
      statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated
      by reference in this media release, including any information as to the future
      financial or operating performance of Kinross and Bema, constitute
&#8220;forward-looking statements&#8221; within the meaning of certain securities laws,
      including the &#8220;safe harbour&#8221; provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the
      United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based
      on
      expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this media release.
      Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements with respect
      to the future price of gold and silver, the estimation of mineral reserves
      and
      resources, the realization of mineral reserve and resource estimates, the timing
      and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, expected capital
      expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success
      of
      exploration activities, permitting time lines, currency fluctuations,
      requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations,
      environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or
      claims and limitations on insurance coverage. The words &#8220;plans,&#8221; &#8220;expects,&#8221; or
&#8220;does not expect,&#8221; &#8220;is expected,&#8221; &#8220;budget,&#8221; &#8220;scheduled,&#8221; &#8220;estimates,&#8221;
&#8220;forecasts,&#8221; &#8220;intends,&#8221; &#8220;anticipates,&#8221; or &#8220;does not anticipate,&#8221; or &#8220;believes,&#8221;
or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions,
      events or results &#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;could,&#8221; &#8220;would,&#8221; &#8220;might,&#8221; or &#8220;will be taken,&#8221; &#8220;occur&#8221;
or &#8220;be achieved&#8221; and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
      Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates
      and
      assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kinross and Bema as of the
      date
      of this media release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic
      and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The estimates and assumptions
      of each of Kinross and Bema include, but are not limited to, the various
      assumptions set forth in their respective most recent annual information form
      and management&#8217;s discussion and analysis as well as: (1) there being no
      significant disruptions affecting operations, whether due to labour disruptions,
      supply disruptions, damage to equipment or otherwise during the balance of
      2006;
      (2) development at Paracatu proceeding on a basis consistent with our current
      expectations; (3) permitting and development at Buckhorn proceeding on a basis
      consistent with Kinross&#8217; current expectations; (4) that the exchange rate
      between the Canadian dollar, Brazilian real, Chilean peso and the U.S. dollar
      will be approximately consistent with current levels; (5) certain price
      assumptions for gold and silver; (6) prices for natural gas, fuel oil,
      electricity and other key supplies remaining consistent with current levels;
      (7)
      production forecasts meet expectations for the balance of 2006; and (8) the
      accuracy of our current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates. Known
      and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
      projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are
      not
      limited to: fluctuations in the currency markets; fluctuations in the spot
      and
      forward price of gold or certain other commodities (such as silver, diesel
      fuel
      and electricity); changes in national and local government legislation,
      taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in
      Canada, the United States, Chile, Brazil, Russia or other countries in which
      we
      do or may carry on business in the future; business opportunities that may
      be
      presented to, or pursued by, us; operating or technical difficulties in
      connection with mining or development activities; the speculative nature of
      gold
      exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses
      and permits; and diminishing quantities or grades of reserves. In addition,
      there are risks and hazards associated with the business of gold exploration,
      development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents,
      unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion
      losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance,
      to cover these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect
      Kinross&#8217; and Bema&#8217;s actual results and could </font></div>
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      actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
      forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Kinross or Bema. There
      can
      be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate,
      as
      actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated
      in such statements. All of the forward-looking statements made in this media
      release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Specific reference is
      made
      to the respective most recent annual information form, annual management&#8217;s
      discussion and analysis and other filings with the securities regulators of
      Canada and the United States of each of Kinross and Bema. In addition, the
      following factors, among others, related to the proposed business combination
      of
      Kinross and Bema could cause actual results to differ materially from the
      forward-looking statements: the businesses of Kinross and Bema may not be
      integrated successfully or such integration may be more difficult,
      time-consuming or costly than expected; and the expected combination benefit
      from the Kinross and Bema transaction may not be fully realized or not realized
      within the expected time frame. These factors are not intended to represent
      a
      complete list of the factors that could affect Kinross or Bema or the
      combination of Kinross and Bema. Each of Kinross and Bema disclaims any
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