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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001188112-07-000231
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20070131
FILED AS OF DATE:		20070131
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070131

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

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13382
		FILM NUMBER:		07568554

	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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      SHAREHOLDERS VOTE 91% IN FAVOUR OF ACQUISITION BY</strong></font></div>
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      </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>VANCOUVER,
      British Columbia - January 30, 2007 </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">-</font></div>
    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0.7pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Kinross
      Gold Corporation ("Kinross") (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) and Bema Gold </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Corporation
      ("Bema") (TSX/NYSE: BGO, AIM: BAU) are pleased to announce the overwhelming
      approval by Bema shareholders of a plan of arrangement and other </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">transactions
      pursuant to which, among other things, Kinross will acquire all of the
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">outstanding
      shares of Bema as described in the Bema Notice and Management </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Information
      Circular dated December 22, 2006. At a meeting of Bema shareholders held
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">earlier
      today, the arrangement was approved by 91 % of the votes cast representing
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      of Bema's outstanding shares. Under the terms of the arrangement, Bema
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      will receive 0.4447 of a Kinross share and $0.01 for each Bema
      share.</font></div>
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      is an historic day for Bema and Kinross shareholders; together we are creating
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      stronger Kinross that is firmly planted in the 'sweet spot' of the global gold
      mining industry," said Tye W. Burt, President and CEO of Kinross Gold. "Our
      organization, with </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">increased
      reserves, geographical synergies and a cohesive management team will be
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      on creating value for Bema and Kinross shareholders in the near- and
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      overwhelming vote in favour of this arrangement demonstrates that our
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">shareholders
      support Bema joining forces with Kinross," said Clive Johnson, Chairman,
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">President
      and CEO of Bema. "The new Kinross, with the addition of Bema's projects,
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">will
      enjoy an industry-leading production growth profile."</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: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Bema's
      application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to obtain the final court
      order </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">approving
      the arrangement is scheduled for January 31, 2007.</font></div>
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      of the transaction remains subject to certain conditions set out in Bema's
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      which is expected to close within the next few weeks. Other regulatory
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">approvals,
      that are conditions of closing that have been obtained, include approval of
      </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">the
      transaction from the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service of the Russian Federation
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      conditional listing approvals from both the Toronto and New York Stock
      Exchanges.</font></div>
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      a Canadian-based gold mining company, is the fourth largest primary gold
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      in North America and the eighth largest in the world. With eight mines in
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      the United States, Brazil and Chile, Kinross employs more than 3,700 people.
      </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Kinross
      maintains a strong balance sheet and a no gold hedging policy. Kinross is
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      on the strategic objective of maximizing net asset value and cash flow per
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      through a four-point plan built on growth from core operations; expanding
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      for the future; attracting and retaining the best people in the industry; and
      </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">driving
      new opportunities through exploration and acquisition. Kinross maintains
      listings </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">on
      the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(symbol:
      KGC).</font></div><br>
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      Today</strong></font></div>
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      Gold Corporation is one of the world's fastest growing intermediate gold
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">producers
      with operating mines and development projects on three continents. Bema is
      </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">projected
      to produce one million ounces of gold annually by the year 2009. Bema is
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">listed
      on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:
</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Cautionary
      Statements</strong></font></div>
    <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; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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 </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">and
      Bema, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of certain
      securities laws, including </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">the
      "safe harbour" provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the United States
      Private Securities </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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 </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">future
      price of gold and silver, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources,
      the
      realization of mineral </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">reserve
      and resource estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production,
      costs of </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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, </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">government
      regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation
      expenses, </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">title
      disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. The words "plans,"
      "expects," or "does not </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">expect,"
      "is expected," "budget," "scheduled," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends,"
      "anticipates," or "does not </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">anticipate,"
      or "believes," or variations of such words and phrases or statements that
      certain actions, </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">events
      or results "may," "could," "would," "might," or "will be taken," "occur" or
      "be
      achieved" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
      Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">a
      number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kinross
      and Bema as of the </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">date
      of this media release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic
      and competitive </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">uncertainties
      and contingencies. The estimates and assumptions of each of Kinross and Bema
      include, </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">but
      are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth in their respective most
      recent annual information </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">form
      and management'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 </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">otherwise
      during the balance of 2006; (2) development at Paracatu proceeding on a basis
      consistent with </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">our
      current expectations; (3) permitting and development at Buckhom proceeding
      on a
      basis consistent </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">with
      Kinross' current expectations; (4) that the exchange rate between the Canadian
      dollar, Brazilian real, </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Chilean
      peso and the U.S. dollar will be approximately consistent with current levels;
      (5) certain price </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">assumptions
      for gold and silver; (6) prices for natural gas, fuel oil, electricity and
      other
      key supplies </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">remaining
      consistent with current levels; (7) production forecasts meet expectations
      for
      the balance of </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2006;
      and (8) the accuracy of our current mineral reserve and mineral resource
      estimates. Known and </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">unknown
      factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected
      in
      the forward-looking </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">statements.
      Such factors include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the currency
      markets; fluctuations </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">in
      the spot and forward price of gold or certain other commodities (such as silver,
      diesel fuel and </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">electricity);
      changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls,
      regulations and </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">political
      or economic developments in Canada, the United States, Chile, Brazil, Russia
      or
      other countries </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">in
      which we do or may carry on business in the future; business opportunities
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      may be presented to, or pursued by, us; operating or technical difficulties
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      connection with mining or development activities; the speculative nature of
      gold
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      and permits; and diminishing quantities or grades of reserves. In addition,
      there are risks and </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">hazards
      associated with the business of gold exploration, development and mining,
      including </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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 </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">cover
      these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect Kinross'
      and Bema'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
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      differ materially </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">from
      those anticipated in such statements. All of the forward-looking statements
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