Honestly, (IMO), I think that SRGE made a slight error in the PR not realizing the importance, since they fully own Southridge Minerals. However, Kinross realized the error, and for whatever reason (to buy time, whatever), instead of correcting the name of the JV partner, chose to, and I quote, "clarify" the PR simply by refuting a partnership with Southridge Enterprises.
They did not, however, say anything at all regarding Southridge Minerals. (Preciseness is important in a $600 million dollar deal....)