6-K

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 July, 2009

Commission File Number:  001-13382

KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

52nd Floor, Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West

Toronto, Ontario  M5H 3Y2

(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 o 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):_____

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o No x

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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 July 8, 2009 in which the Company announced the unionized employees at its La Coipa mine located in Chile have initiated strike action.

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SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press release dated July 8, 2009.

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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: /s/ Shelley M. Riley

Vice President, Administration and

Corporate Secretary

July 9, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Unionized employees strike at Mantos de Oro-La Coipa mine

Toronto, Ontario, July 8, 2009 --Unionized employees at Compañía Minera Mantos de Oro in Chile, a subsidiary of  Kinross, have initiated strike action at the La Coipa mine following unsuccessful collective agreement negotiations. The strike affects production of approximately 300 gold equivalent ounces per day from the La Coipa operation. The company is seeking a resolution that is fair and equitable to employees and returns the mine to full production as soon as possible.

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Russia, and employs approximately 5,500 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 driving new opportunities through exploration and acquisition.

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 Contacts

Erwyn Naidoo	Lisa Doddridge
Vice-President, Investor Relations	Director, Investor Relations
phone: (416) 365-2744	phone: (416) 369-6480
erwyn.naidoo@kinross.com	lisa.doddridge@kinross.com

www.kinross.com