Kinross provides statement on COVID-19
March 11 2020 - 5:29PM
Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K; NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross”) was
informed on March 10, 2020 that an employee from its Toronto office
tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Kinross values the health
and safety of its employees above all other priorities, and as a
precaution, closed the Toronto office today for a thorough cleaning
and disinfection. Kinross has asked its employees to work from home
until at least March 20th when the need for the closure will be
re-evaluated. The Company is working directly with Toronto Public
Health (TPH) who used current evidence to carefully assess the
potential health risk, identify people who may have been directly
exposed to COVID-19 and actively follow up with them. TPH has also
asked the Company’s Toronto employees to self-monitor for any
symptoms.
The employee who tested positive was last in the
Toronto office for 1.5 days ending March 3, 2020, is currently at
home in self-quarantine, and is in good condition. This employee
did not attend the PDAC conference or other external events and has
not recently travelled to Kinross sites.
The Company has activated its business
continuity program to help ensure that head office functions are
maintained while employees work remotely. The Company’s response is
being managed within the framework of preparedness protocols and
contingency plans developed by Kinross’ global cross-functional
COVID-19 Task Force, which was established earlier this year, with
input from the Company’s expert medical and travel advisors. These
plans include increased travel restrictions, individual site
management controls and screening to control access to mine sites,
emergency medical preparedness, supply chain contingency plans, and
working with health authorities to closely monitor local and global
developments.
To date, COVID-19 has not impacted production or
product shipments at any of the Company’s sites. Nor, to date, has
there been any significant negative impact on, or disruption of,
the Company’s supply chain. Nonetheless, Kinross is constantly
monitoring the situation and is working with its critical
suppliers, who the Company understands have mitigation plans in
place, to minimize any potential supply chain disruptions that
might emerge.
Kinross will continue to prioritize the health
and well-being of its employees, follow the advice of Toronto
Public Health, and continue to implement its comprehensive global
response plans.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining
company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil,
Russia, Mauritania, Chile and Ghana. Kinross’ focus is on
delivering value based on the core principles of operational
excellence, balance sheet strength, disciplined growth and
responsible mining. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol:KGC).
Media Contact Louie DiazSenior Director, Corporate
Communicationsphone: 416-369-6469
louie.diaz@kinross.com
Investor Relations ContactTom
Elliott
Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations and Corporate
Development
phone:
416-365-3390
tom.elliott@kinross.com
Source: Kinross Gold Corporation
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