2007 Full Report - Kinross Gold

In 2007, Paracatu acquiredand set aside for permanentpreservation approximately1,300 hectares, for a totalpreserved land area of1,518 hectares.Biodiversity at ParacatuProtecting biodiversity is one element in the environmental management systemassociated with the expansion of our mine site at Paracatu, Brazil.Our environmental specialists and engineering teams have been working closely withthe University of Brasilia to conduct biological surveys of local flora and fauna as thebasis for developing a biodiversity strategy to mitigate environmental impact. The strategywill also support concurrent and future site reclamation and restoration purposes.During 2007, work included the reforestation of degraded areas, the creation offorestry habitat corridors in areas of the mine site and conservation measures forcertain species. Additionally, as a result of our tailings management program, whichincludes managing potential acid generation, the tailings storage facility functionsas a bird sanctuary.Through the environmental management program, the Paracatu team will continue toevaluate the results of the work completed to date for its application to ongoing siterestoration and biodiversity protection. The Paracatu mine currently has a projectedmine life of over 30 years, providing an excellent opportunity to evolve our sitereclamation and closure plan to incorporate the most suitable biodiversity strategies.Kinross’ Maricunga operation is located eight kilometres from a Chilean national parkand nature reserve which is home to plentiful wildlife, including flamingos and guanacos.In partnership with Chile’s National Forestry Service (CONAF), Kinross has providedregular financial support for the conservation of high Andean wetlands. CONAF hasconducted studies that show that Maricunga’s operations have had no impact on wildlifepopulations in the area.Page 59 Kinross 2007 corporate responsibility report