Kinross Gold Unveils $4.3B NPV Lobo-Marte Project, Targeting 350K Oz/Year at $1,000 AISC

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Kinross Gold's Lobo-Marte project update reveals a $4.3 billion NPV, 26% IRR, and 350,000 oz/year of low-cost production, positioning it as a major future growth driver.

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• Lobo-Marte Project Economics Unveiled

  Updated feasibility study shows after-tax NPV of $4.3 billion at $4,100/oz gold, IRR of 26%, and payback of 2.3 years, based on initial capex of $1.8 billion.

• Production and Cost Profile

  Average annual production of ~350,000 oz. gold at AISC of ~$1,000/oz over a 15-year mine life, with total life-of-mine production of 4.6 million ounces.

• Permitting Milestone Achieved

  Environmental Impact Assessment accepted for review by Chile's SEA in Q2 2026; first production targeted for early 2030s.

• Funding Strategy

  Kinross intends to self-fund the $1.8 billion initial capital from operating cash flow, avoiding dilution or additional debt.

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Kinross provided a high-level update on its Lobo-Marte project in Chile, revealing robust economics that significantly enhance its long-term production profile. The project carries an after-tax NPV of $4.3 billion at a $4,100/oz gold price, with an IRR of 26% and a payback period of just 2.3 years. Initial capex is estimated at $1.8 billion, to be self-funded from operating cash flow, with first production targeted for the early 2030s. The EIA was accepted for review in Q2 2026, marking a key permitting milestone. This update transforms Lobo-Marte from a conceptual asset into a defined, high-margin growth project that could become a cornerstone of Kinross's portfolio, extending its Chilean presence into the 2040s.