Kinross increases 2011 guidance to 2.67m – 2.7m gold equivalent ounces

A robust gold price, new West African production, and strong performance from mining operations contributed to a 42% increase in revenue and an 81% increase in adjusted net earnings for Kinross Gold during the first quarter.

Meanwhile, Kinross has increased 2011 full year-production guidance to 2.67 million – 2.7 million gold equivalent ounces as a result of increasing the company’s Kupol interest to 100%.