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August 19, 2016 6:04 AM EDT

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UNITED STATES

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 August, 2016

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 40F:

Form 20-F ¨ Form 40-F x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):¨

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):¨

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

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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 August 18, 2016 in which Kinross Gold Corporation announced release of its Corporate Responsibility Report.

INDEX

Table of Contents

SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1

Press Release dated August 18, 2016

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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: //Kathleen M. Grandy//
	Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

August 18, 2016

Exhibit 99.1

Kinross Gold Corporation

25 York Street, 17th Floor

Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2V5

NEWS RELEASE

Kinross releases Corporate Responsibility Report

Contributed US$4.8 billion to host countries through wages, taxes and procurement from 2014-2015

Achieved one of best safety records in the gold industry

Toronto, Ontario, August 18, 2016 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) today released its Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive account of the Company’s commitment to sustainable mining and transparency.

The Report provides an in-depth review of Kinross’ corporate responsibility strategy and performance in 2014 and 2015 and highlights key achievements in the areas of health and safety, education, economic benefit, community engagement and the environment.

“Mining responsibly is integral to our business strategy and our approach to operational excellence,” said J. Paul Rollinson, President and CEO. “The mining industry has a unique opportunity to make a positive and lasting contribution to the well-being of employees and host communities. At Kinross, we believe our long term strength is underpinned by our ability to transform that opportunity into real and sustainable returns for all our stakeholders.”

Highlights of the 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report, which is available at 2015corporateresponsibilityreport.kinross.com:

Health & Safety

Best safety performance in the company’s history in 2015

23% decline in total reportable injury frequency rate from 2013-2015

Economic Benefit

US$4.8 billion spent in host countries through wages, taxes and procurement from 2014-2015

97.4% of Kinross workforce hired in host countries

79% of goods and services sourced in-country

Community Engagement

168,000 interactions with stakeholders in 2015

Reached more than 770,000 beneficiaries through community programs, initiatives and events through cash and in-kind contributions representing 1.4% of EBITDA

Environment

38% reduction in water use over past two years

10% increase in the volume of waste recycled at our mines

Safety remains a top priority for the Company and is reflected in Kinross’ 2015 safety record. Kinross’ total reportable injury frequency rate declined 23% between 2013 and 2015, with zero fatalities in 2013, 2014 and 2015, marking these the safest years in Company history. The Company has also underscored the importance of mining as a springboard for shared prosperity. Kinross’ economic benefit footprint, which the Company began measuring in 2011, shows that 73% of Kinross’ revenue was spent in our host countries through wages, in-country procurement, community investments and contributions to the local tax base.

The Report’s key features include a detailed stakeholder engagement table, which documents key issues and Kinross’ response on a site-by-site basis, and provides insight into the positive influence of mining on the human development index in Brazil. Four video case studies illustrate the Company’s progress related to the environment, communities, workforce and economic benefit.

Kinross Gold Corporation

25 York Street 17th Floor

Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2V5

2015 Corporate Responsibility Report case study videos:

Safety: Building A Safety Culture at Round Mountain

Partnerships: Advancing Community Health Through Project C.U.R.E

Community: Celebrating Education at Integrar Na Praça in Paracatu

Environment: Advancing Reclamation at Buckhorn Mine

The Report complies with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4, in “accordance” with Core.

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. Our 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).

Corporate Responsibility Contact

Ed Opitz

Vice-President, Safety and Sustainability

phone: 416-369-6476

[email protected]

Media Contact

Louie Diaz

Director, Corporate Communications

phone: 416-369-6469

[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact

Tom Elliott