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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001188112-06-003779.txt : 20061222
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001188112-06-003779
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20061222
FILED AS OF DATE:		20061222
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20061222

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:		061296259

	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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        private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction
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          report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing
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        British Columbia - December 22, 2006</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, serif">
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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) announced today that they have signed the
        definitive Arrangement Agreement (the &#8220;Arrangement Agreement&#8221;) and certain
        related agreements in connection with Kinross&#8217; acquisition of Bema.
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        to the Arrangement Agreement, Bema and Kinross have agreed that the
        consideration to be received by Bema shareholders pursuant to the transaction
        will increase from 0.441 to 0.4447 of a Kinross common share plus Cdn.$0.01
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        cash for each Bema common share, and that Bema&#8217;s indirect interest in Petrex
        (Proprietary) Ltd. will not be transferred to B2 Gold Corp. (&#8220;B2 Gold&#8221;), a
        company to be owned by certain members of Bema&#8217;s management and Kinross, as
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        Bema Board of Directors has unanimously approved the transaction and Bema&#8217;s
        independent financial advisor has provided an opinion that the offered
        consideration of 0.4447 of a Kinross common share for each Bema common share
        is
        fair, from a financial point of view, to shareholders of Bema other than
        Kinross, and that the consideration offered pursuant to the B2 Gold transaction
        is fair, from a financial point of view, to Bema.</font></div>
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        expected that the proxy circular for the meeting of Bema shareholders to
        be held
        to approve the acquisition 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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        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 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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        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 cause 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.</font></div>
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