Kinross Gold (KGC) Advances $1.4 Billion in Three U.S. Growth Projects
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 15 2026
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Source: seekingalpha
- Investment Scale: Kinross Gold is moving forward with three organic growth projects in the U.S., with a total expected investment of nearly $1.4 billion, including $400 million for Round Mountain Phase X, $490 million for Bald Mountain Redbird 2, and $485 million for Kettle River-Curlew, reflecting the company's strong confidence in future growth.
- Production Capacity Enhancement: The three projects are expected to significantly boost Kinross's U.S. production profile, contributing 400,000 gold equivalent ounces annually from 2029 to 2031, while maintaining an overall target of 2 million gold equivalent ounces per year, ensuring the company's competitive edge in the market.
- Cost Efficiency Analysis: Continued positive exploration results indicate strong margins, with average all-in sustaining costs around $1,650 per ounce; at a gold price of $4,300 per ounce, the projects are projected to deliver a combined post-tax net present value of $4.1 billion and an internal rate of return of 55%, highlighting their high return potential.
- Long-term Strategic Planning: By implementing these projects, Kinross Gold aims not only to extend the mine life but also to achieve sustainable growth over the next decade, further solidifying its leadership position in the gold market and demonstrating the company's strategic vision for long-term development.
Analyst Views on KGC
Wall Street analysts forecast KGC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KGC is 31.08 USD with a low forecast of 25.19 USD and a high forecast of 33.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
8 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 37.870
Low
25.19
Averages
31.08
High
33.00
Current: 37.870
Low
25.19
Averages
31.08
High
33.00
About KGC
Kinross Gold Corporation is a gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. The Company is engaged in gold mining and related activities, including exploration and acquisition of gold-bearing properties, the extraction and processing of gold-containing ore, and reclamation of gold mining properties. Its operations and projects include Fort Knox, Round Mountain, Bald Mountain, Manh Choh, Paracatu, La Coipa, Tasiast, and the Great Bear project, among others. Fort Knox is an open-pit gold mine located near the city of Fairbanks, Alaska. Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada. Paracatu is a cornerstone operation located near the city of Paracatu in Brazil’s Minas Gerais region. The Tasiast mine is an open-pit operation located in northwestern Mauritania. The La Coipa mine is located in the Atacama region in Chile. The Great Bear is a development project in Canada.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
