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 January, 2017

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:

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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 January 9, 2017 in which Kinross Gold Corporation announced the dates for release of 2016 Q4 and full-year results and 2017 guidance and also provided the 2017 quarterly reporting schedule.

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SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press Release dated January 9, 2017.

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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

and Corporate Secretary

January 9, 2017

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 

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

NEWS RELEASE

Kinross to announce 2016 Q4/full-year results and 2017 guidance

on February 15, 2017

 Company provides 2017 quarterly reporting schedule

Toronto, Ontario – January 9, 2017 – Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) will release its fourth quarter and 2016 full-year financial statements and operating results on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, after market close. The Company will also provide its full-year 2017 guidance, mineral reserve and mineral resource statement as of December 31, 2016, and an exploration update. Kinross will hold a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 8 a.m. ET to present the results, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Kinross' quarterly reporting schedule for the remainder of 2017 will be as follows:

· Q1 2017 – Tuesday, May 2, 2017; financial statements and operating results will be released after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7:45 a.m. ET.

· Annual Meeting of Shareholders – Wednesday, May 3, 2017; the meeting will be held at 10 a.m. ET at the Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

· Q2 2017 – Wednesday, August 2, 2017; financial statements and operating results will be released after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 8 a.m. ET.

· Q3 2017 – Wednesday, November 8, 2017; financial statements and operating results will be released after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 8 a.m. ET.

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).

Media Contact

Louie Diaz

Director, Corporate Communications

phone: 416-369-6469

louie.diaz@kinross.com

Investor Relations Contact

Tom Elliott

Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development

phone: 416-365-3390

tom.elliott@kinross.com

www.kinross.com

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

Cautionary statement on forward-looking information

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the provisions for “safe harbor” under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are based on expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. The word “schedule” and or statements that certain actions, events or results may, could, should or will occur, and variations of similar or similar such words, phrases expressions, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections that, while considered reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to business uncertainties and contingencies, which can affect, and could cause, actual actions, events or results to differ from those expressed or implied in any forward looking statements made herein. There can be no assurance that forward looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual and future actions, events or results could differ from those anticipated in such statements. All of the forward looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements, which are not intended to represent a complete list of such factors. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Other information

Where we say “we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”, or “Kinross” in this news release, we mean Kinross Gold Corporation and/or one or more or all of its subsidiaries, as may be applicable.

p. 2 Kinross to announce 2016 Q4/full-year results and 2017 guidance on February 15, 2017 www.kinross.com