Paul Rollinson, President and CEO of Kinross Gold, joins Kitco Mining’s Paul Harris at the 2026 Mining Forum Americas in Colorado Springs to discuss the company’s recent production guidance trim, higher shareholder returns, and the organic growth pipeline it expects to drive stronger margins and cash flow per share.
Rollinson says extreme weather and higher-than-expected copper at La Coipa weighed on near-term production, but the copper also points to potential porphyry exploration upside across the Maricunga district. He says Kinross remains comfortable with its internal growth base, with about 20 million ounces of gold reserves and roughly 40 million ounces of additional measured, indicated and inferred resources.
He also discusses the permitting path at Great Bear, where Kinross is targeting early works in 2027 and first gold in 2029, and why 2028 could mark a broader grade and margin improvement across Tasiast, Round Mountain and Curlew. Rollinson explains why Kinross increased its 2026 capital-return target from 40% to 50% of free cash flow while continuing to fund its development pipeline and maintain a strong net-cash position.
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01:46 - Investor Mood and Gold M&A
03:48 - Why Kinross Trimmed Guidance
04:53 - Chile Weather, Copper and Maricunga Upside
07:38 - Kinross’s Organic Growth Optionality
09:16 - Lobo-Marte and the Water Strategy
12:37 - Great Bear Permitting and 2029 First Gold
16:43 - Kinross Raises Shareholder Returns
20:16 - Should Gold Miners Hold Bullion?
23:35 - Kinross’s 2028–2029 Growth Catalysts
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