2007 Full Report - Kinross Gold

Our initiatives to reduce energy consumption in 2007 included significant reductions inelectricity consumption at Round Mountain. To learn more, see the case study on page 55.At year-end 2007, we had identified two sites with potential for the application of renewableenergy technologies, namely our Round Mountain operation in Nevada and our DeLamarreclamation site in Idaho. In 2008, we will be installing wind monitors at both sites to gathertest data and further evaluate the potential application of wind turbine power generation.We continue to assess the potential for using methanol-based biodiesel to power theParacatu mine fleet. In Brazil, we are exploring possible partnership arrangements withmunicipal and state authorities, investors and local entrepreneurs to establish a refineryin the region to produce non-fossil fuel.In 2007, Kinross also embarked on a project with Zerofootprint, a not-for-profit organizationbased in Toronto, Canada that helps individuals and organizations reduce their environmentalimpact and to measure the carbon footprint of the Kinross head office. The companysurveyed head office employees to calculate their total carbon impact for 2006 basedon company-related activities and measured head office energy consumption andother factors such as paper usage. Head office related emissions for 2006 totalled1,469 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Kinross is working with Zerofootprint to explore furtherinitiatives for monitoring and reduction.Dust from roadsis controlled byroad wateringand the managedapplication ofchemical surfactants.Waste ManagementIn our business, waste comes in two forms: mineral and non-mineral. Kinross has guidelines,procedures and processes in place to manage both types of waste generation andresidues at our operations.Non-Mineral WastesWe recycle and reuse waste from our operations to the maximum practicable extent.Materials that cannot be recycled are disposed of in a manner that is environmentallyacceptable and in compliance with regulations. Waste products include spent batteries,fluorescent light bulbs, cupels and crucibles, waste oil and spent solvents. We haveprocedures in place for all sites that outline the proper handling and storage of wastesto ensure that people and the environment are protected.We have recycling programs at each of our operations. Fort Knox has recycled approximately1,800 tonnes of scrap metal on average for the past three years. At Paracatu, we have hada solid waste management program for over 15 years, and a significant amount of allwaste generated is recycled or reused.Mineral WastesIn mining, mechanical and chemical processes are used to extract the desired products –gold and silver – from mined ore. What is left are residual materials called waste rockand tailings.Every Kinross operation has a tailings or heap management plan that includes engineereddesign, water balance accounting, a reclamation and closure plan, and regular review ofoperational procedures.Page 53 Kinross 2007 corporate responsibility report