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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

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                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-53665 and 33-54553) of Kinam Gold Inc. (formerly
Amax Gold Inc.) of our report dated April 9, 1999 appearing in the Annual Report
on Form 10-K of Kinam Gold Inc.



(Signed) DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Toronto, Ontario
April 14, 1999





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