Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

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 January, 2024

Commission File Number: 001-13382

KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

17^th Floor, 25 York Street,

Toronto, Ontario M5J 2V5

(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

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This report on Form 6-K is being furnished for the sole purpose of providing a copy of the press release dated January 15, 2024 in which Kinross Gold Corporation announced the dates for release of its 2023 Q4 and full-year results and 2024 guidance and also provided the 2024 quarterly reporting schedule.

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99.1	Press Release dated January 15, 2024

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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: //Lucas R. Crosby//
	Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate and Corporate Secretary

January 18, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

	Kinross Gold Corporation
	25 York Street 17th Floor
	Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2V5

NEWS RELEASE

Kinross to announce 2023 Q4/full-year results and 2024 guidance on February 14, 2024

Company also provides 2024 quarterly reporting dates

Toronto, Ontario, January 15, 2024 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K; NYSE:KGC) (the “Company”) will release its 2023 fourth-quarter and full-year financial statements and operating results on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, after market close. The Company will also provide its full-year 2024 guidance, mineral reserve, and mineral resource statement as of December 31, 2023, and an exploration and project update. Kinross will hold a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8 a.m. ET to present the results, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The call-in numbers for the conference call on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8 a.m. ET are as follows:

Canada & US toll-free – +1 (888) 330-2446; Passcode: 4915537

Outside of Canada & US – +1 (240) 789-2732; Passcode: 4915537

Replay (available up to 14 days after the call):

Canada & US toll-free – +1 (800) 770-2030; Passcode: 4915537
Outside of Canada & US – +1 (647) 362-9199; Passcode: 4915537

You may also access the conference call on a listen-only basis via webcast at our website www.kinross.com. The audio webcast will be archived on www.kinross.com.

Kinross’ quarterly reporting schedule for the remainder of 2024 will be as follows:

Q1 2024 – Tuesday, May 7, 2024; financial statements and operating results will be released after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders – Wednesday, May 8, 2024; the meeting will be held at 10 a.m. ET.

Q2 2024 – Wednesday, July 31, 2024; financial statements and operating results will be released after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 8 a.m. ET.

Q3 2024 – Tuesday, November 5, 2024; financial statements and operating results will be released after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 8 a.m. ET.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus is on delivering value based on the core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth, and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).