Exhibit 99.2

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

NEWS RELEASE

Kinross declares dividend
 

Toronto, Ontario, February 16, 2011 - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of US$0.05 per common share, payable on March 31, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 24, 2011.

This dividend qualifies as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian income tax purposes.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 7,000 people worldwide.

Kinross’ strategic focus is to maximize net asset value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on: delivering mine and financial performance; attracting and retaining the best people in the industry; achieving operating excellence through the “Kinross Way”; and delivering future value through profitable growth opportunities.

Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

Media Contact

Steve Mitchell

Vice-President, Corporate Communications

phone: 416-365-2726

steve.mitchell@kinross.com

Investor Relations Contact

Erwyn Naidoo

Vice-President, Investor Relations

phone: 416-365-2744

erwyn.naidoo@kinross.com