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Supporting Indigenous Youth in Partnership with Indspire

In April, New Gold employees from New Afton, Rainy River, and the Corporate office met in Vancouver to participate in the 2025 Indspire Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering. The annual two-day event brought high school students from across the country together to learn about career and post-secondary education opportunities through workshops, presentations, and a career […]

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In April, New Gold employees from New Afton, Rainy River, and the Corporate office met in Vancouver to participate in the 2025 Indspire Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering. The annual two-day event brought high school students from across the country together to learn about career and post-secondary education opportunities through workshops, presentations, and a career

TRU Breathes New Life into New Afton’s Idle Equipment

In February, New Afton contributed to the future of the Trades & Technology program by donating a retired Fire & Mine Rescue truck to Thompson Rivers University (TRU). This donation provides students in the Heavy-Duty program with hands-on experience using real equipment, enabling them to practice maintenance and repairs while gaining essential skills. “TRU School

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In February, New Afton contributed to the future of the Trades & Technology program by donating a retired Fire & Mine Rescue truck to Thompson Rivers University (TRU). This donation provides students in the Heavy-Duty program with hands-on experience using real equipment, enabling them to practice maintenance and repairs while gaining essential skills. “TRU School

Elevating Community Engagement Through Feedback 

At New Afton, we consider community feedback essential to our public reporting, engagement, and operations. To further streamline this process, we have added a survey to our established and comprehensive feedback system that includes our Feedback Hotline and email. These platforms enable community members to share their opinions, comments, concerns, questions, and observations about the

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At New Afton, we consider community feedback essential to our public reporting, engagement, and operations. To further streamline this process, we have added a survey to our established and comprehensive feedback system that includes our Feedback Hotline and email. These platforms enable community members to share their opinions, comments, concerns, questions, and observations about the

Donation to Pinantan Lake Fire Hall Fuels Community Safety

New Afton Mine donated $24,000 to the Pinantan Lake Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association through the Community Investment Program (CIP) to help them cover the expenses of building a new fire hall and upgrade their permits to complete the project.   The Pinantan Lake Fire & EMS Association comprises a small group of dedicated

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New Afton Mine donated $24,000 to the Pinantan Lake Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association through the Community Investment Program (CIP) to help them cover the expenses of building a new fire hall and upgrade their permits to complete the project.   The Pinantan Lake Fire & EMS Association comprises a small group of dedicated

Water Reuse Drives Efficiency At New Afton

New Afton continues prioritizing projects to meet the strategic objective of removing the pond at the New Afton Tailings Storage Facility (NATSF). To reduce freshwater demand in the underground mine, New Afton Mine is completing the evaluation of an underground water reuse system. Full commissioning of this system is expected to occur in July 2025. 

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New Afton continues prioritizing projects to meet the strategic objective of removing the pond at the New Afton Tailings Storage Facility (NATSF). To reduce freshwater demand in the underground mine, New Afton Mine is completing the evaluation of an underground water reuse system. Full commissioning of this system is expected to occur in July 2025. 

New Afton’s Donation Fuels Foundry Kamloops’ Vision for Youth Empowerment

Foundry Kamloops is set to open its doors in 2026, offering a preventative, low-barrier, and free one-stop hub for young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers. Foundry’s mission is to empower young people and their caregivers to lead fulfilling lives by providing access to five essential services in one convenient location: mental health care, substance

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Foundry Kamloops is set to open its doors in 2026, offering a preventative, low-barrier, and free one-stop hub for young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers. Foundry’s mission is to empower young people and their caregivers to lead fulfilling lives by providing access to five essential services in one convenient location: mental health care, substance

New Afton Employees Rally to Donate $90k to Local Charities

For Gord Stewart, Executive Director of the Big Little Science Centre, an unexpected donation can make a significant impact on their community work. “The generous donation from New Afton Mine will be instrumental in supporting the core operations of the Big Little Science Centre,” said Gord. “This funding will assist us in running our regular

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For Gord Stewart, Executive Director of the Big Little Science Centre, an unexpected donation can make a significant impact on their community work. “The generous donation from New Afton Mine will be instrumental in supporting the core operations of the Big Little Science Centre,” said Gord. “This funding will assist us in running our regular

Going With the Flow: Discovering a Career in Water Management

As an Environmental Geoscientist-in-Training, Tenea Dillman spends most of her time working at New Gold’s New Afton Mine thinking about one thing—water. “My days include a mix of field and desk work, everything from taking samples or doing seep monitoring underground, to tracking water usage and updating our site water balance model,” said Tenea. “Water

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As an Environmental Geoscientist-in-Training, Tenea Dillman spends most of her time working at New Gold’s New Afton Mine thinking about one thing—water. “My days include a mix of field and desk work, everything from taking samples or doing seep monitoring underground, to tracking water usage and updating our site water balance model,” said Tenea. “Water

Building a Better Future: 2024 Community Investment Program Highlights

In 2024, New Afton Mine contributed more than $250,000 to 35 charities and non-profits through our Community Investment Program (CIP). These contributions reflect New Gold’s commitment to sustainable community development and the belief that communities should benefit from both our short- and long-term operations. “Thanks to New Gold’s generous $15,000 grant, the BC Wildlife Park

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In 2024, New Afton Mine contributed more than $250,000 to 35 charities and non-profits through our Community Investment Program (CIP). These contributions reflect New Gold’s commitment to sustainable community development and the belief that communities should benefit from both our short- and long-term operations. “Thanks to New Gold’s generous $15,000 grant, the BC Wildlife Park

Kamloops Music Collective: Rising from the Ashes

Following the loss of nearly 100 instruments and other music equipment after a fire last summer, the New Afton Mine provided the Kamloops Music Collective (KMC) with $15,458 to purchase replacements. The KMC operated out of the Kamloops United Church, which suffered considerable damage in August 2024 as a result of the blaze. The instruments

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Following the loss of nearly 100 instruments and other music equipment after a fire last summer, the New Afton Mine provided the Kamloops Music Collective (KMC) with $15,458 to purchase replacements. The KMC operated out of the Kamloops United Church, which suffered considerable damage in August 2024 as a result of the blaze. The instruments

Fire & Mine Rescue Team Empowers UBC Students with Mine Rescue Skills

In November 2024, New Afton’s Fire & Mine Rescue team hosted 15 mining engineering students from the University of British Columbia (UBC) for two days of hands-on training and practical scenarios. The experience enabled the students to build confidence in their technical competence in mine rescue operations. “We sincerely appreciate New Afton Mine’s dedication to

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In November 2024, New Afton’s Fire & Mine Rescue team hosted 15 mining engineering students from the University of British Columbia (UBC) for two days of hands-on training and practical scenarios. The experience enabled the students to build confidence in their technical competence in mine rescue operations. “We sincerely appreciate New Afton Mine’s dedication to

Empowering Youth: New Afton’s Transformative Donation to A Way Home Kamloops

New Afton is proud to support A Way Home Kamloops by donating a new air conditioning and furnace unit through our Community Investment Program, with support from our partners at Interior Plumbing and Heating who installed the new units at A Way Home’s facility. “Thanks to this community partnership we have been able to update

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New Afton is proud to support A Way Home Kamloops by donating a new air conditioning and furnace unit through our Community Investment Program, with support from our partners at Interior Plumbing and Heating who installed the new units at A Way Home’s facility. “Thanks to this community partnership we have been able to update

Operation Red Nose: Safely Driving Kamloopsians Home for 27 Years

In 2023, Operation Red Nose (ORN) provided 512 safe rides home to Kamloops residents over 13 nights. Since its inception 27 years ago, ORN has safely driven home 22,254 groups, averaging 3 people per vehicle, which means nearly 67,000 people have reached home safely thanks to the service that relies on volunteers.  “The impact of

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In 2023, Operation Red Nose (ORN) provided 512 safe rides home to Kamloops residents over 13 nights. Since its inception 27 years ago, ORN has safely driven home 22,254 groups, averaging 3 people per vehicle, which means nearly 67,000 people have reached home safely thanks to the service that relies on volunteers.  “The impact of

Joyful Festivities at the Santa Claus Parade

Thousands gathered in downtown Kamloops on November 24, 2024, to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and the twinkling floats at the 44th Annual Santa Claus Parade. As Kamloops’ biggest outdoor celebration, the parade attracts over 25,000 visitors yearly who line the streets to watch the festive spectacle. Among the brightly-lit floats was a fire

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Thousands gathered in downtown Kamloops on November 24, 2024, to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and the twinkling floats at the 44th Annual Santa Claus Parade. As Kamloops’ biggest outdoor celebration, the parade attracts over 25,000 visitors yearly who line the streets to watch the festive spectacle. Among the brightly-lit floats was a fire

The Future is Now: Cutting-Edge Innovation at Integrated Operations Centre

2024 brought significant advancements to our Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) that helped enhance efficiency and bolster our safety commitment. As a standalone facility at the New Afton Mine, the building was commissioned in early 2024 and functions as a centralized hub, collecting, analyzing, and acting on real-time data from all aspects of our mining operations.

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2024 brought significant advancements to our Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) that helped enhance efficiency and bolster our safety commitment. As a standalone facility at the New Afton Mine, the building was commissioned in early 2024 and functions as a centralized hub, collecting, analyzing, and acting on real-time data from all aspects of our mining operations.

New Gold Supports Female Mine Rescue Training with Community Investment Funding

New Gold contributed $10,000 CAD to Diamonds in the Rough (DITR) to provide mine rescue training for an all-female team who competed at the 2024 International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC) in Colombia this September. This contribution through New Gold’s Community Investment Program demonstrates the Company’s belief that organizations are strengthened by embracing diversity and inclusion

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New Gold contributed $10,000 CAD to Diamonds in the Rough (DITR) to provide mine rescue training for an all-female team who competed at the 2024 International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC) in Colombia this September. This contribution through New Gold’s Community Investment Program demonstrates the Company’s belief that organizations are strengthened by embracing diversity and inclusion

Ron Ignace: Championing Indigenous Language Preservation and Cultural Resilience

On September 24, 2024, New Afton employees attended a speech by Ron Ignace to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at an onsite event. Ron shared his personal journey from being a survivor of the Kamloops Indian Residential School to becoming the first Commissioner of Indigenous Languages in Canada. “Ron’s optimism and dedication

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On September 24, 2024, New Afton employees attended a speech by Ron Ignace to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at an onsite event. Ron shared his personal journey from being a survivor of the Kamloops Indian Residential School to becoming the first Commissioner of Indigenous Languages in Canada. “Ron’s optimism and dedication

Safeguarding Kamloops Through Community Collaboration: New Afton’s Fire and Mine Rescue Team

Safety is the foundation of New Gold’s mining operations. At New Afton, this culture and dedication to safety and preparedness exists both on-site and in the Kamloops community. The Fire Mine Rescue team maintains structural firefighting and specialty rescue capabilities, including firefighting and assistance response equipment, through in-depth training led by Carson Fraser, Fire Mine

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Safety is the foundation of New Gold’s mining operations. At New Afton, this culture and dedication to safety and preparedness exists both on-site and in the Kamloops community. The Fire Mine Rescue team maintains structural firefighting and specialty rescue capabilities, including firefighting and assistance response equipment, through in-depth training led by Carson Fraser, Fire Mine

Boosting Local Food Security with Meat Donation

In October, New Afton made a donation of 45 meat packs from Rangeland Ranch to the Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC). Each pack included a variety of high-quality meats: four burgers, two steaks, pepperoni, and chicken thighs. Originally offered to New Afton employees during the 2024 summer season, these packs were left unclaimed. Rather

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In October, New Afton made a donation of 45 meat packs from Rangeland Ranch to the Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC). Each pack included a variety of high-quality meats: four burgers, two steaks, pepperoni, and chicken thighs. Originally offered to New Afton employees during the 2024 summer season, these packs were left unclaimed. Rather

Verifying Our Performance: Water Management at New Afton Mine

New Gold released the Water Management Strategy Statement in June 2023, defining our commitment to water stewardship across the company. At the New Afton Mine, water remains a key strategic focus, and the site continued to prioritize water management and stewardship activities in 2024. Highlights this year included collaboratively advancing groundwater projects through the Groundwater Taskforce with the

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New Gold released the Water Management Strategy Statement in June 2023, defining our commitment to water stewardship across the company. At the New Afton Mine, water remains a key strategic focus, and the site continued to prioritize water management and stewardship activities in 2024. Highlights this year included collaboratively advancing groundwater projects through the Groundwater Taskforce with the

Donation Boosts Caribou Habitat Renovation Project

Through New Gold’s Community Investment Program, New Afton donated $10,000 to the BC Wildlife Park’s Caribou Habitat Renovation Project. This project specifically supported the installation of a custom air-conditioned barn for Kirk, their new Woodland Caribou resident in dire need of care.   Last year, BC Wildlife Park welcomed Kirk, a caribou calf who had a

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Through New Gold’s Community Investment Program, New Afton donated $10,000 to the BC Wildlife Park’s Caribou Habitat Renovation Project. This project specifically supported the installation of a custom air-conditioned barn for Kirk, their new Woodland Caribou resident in dire need of care.   Last year, BC Wildlife Park welcomed Kirk, a caribou calf who had a

Celebrating Diversity at the Kamloops Pride Parade

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Kamloops on Sunday, August 25, to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community at the Annual Kamloops Pride Parade. Employees from New Afton Mine participated, marching alongside a decorated engine from the Fire and Mine Rescue team for the second year in a row.   “The most impactful moment of participating

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Thousands of people gathered in downtown Kamloops on Sunday, August 25, to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community at the Annual Kamloops Pride Parade. Employees from New Afton Mine participated, marching alongside a decorated engine from the Fire and Mine Rescue team for the second year in a row.   “The most impactful moment of participating

Managing Dust at New Afton Mine

New Gold practices environmental stewardship, including air quality management, which encompasses monitoring and mitigating dust from current and historic operational activities. Due to the location and climate, New Afton is susceptible to dust dispersion events if not managed properly. For these reasons, New Afton takes care to help ensure that dust mitigation and control practices

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New Gold practices environmental stewardship, including air quality management, which encompasses monitoring and mitigating dust from current and historic operational activities. Due to the location and climate, New Afton is susceptible to dust dispersion events if not managed properly. For these reasons, New Afton takes care to help ensure that dust mitigation and control practices

Exploring New Ground: Discovering Opportunities for Women in Mining

New Afton Mine played host to 18 high school students as part of the Future Women in Mining event which introduces students to different career paths in the mining industry.   “When you actually get students on the mine site, they can better envision themselves working in this industry,” said Lisa Newman, Electrical Safety Advisor

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New Afton Mine played host to 18 high school students as part of the Future Women in Mining event which introduces students to different career paths in the mining industry.   “When you actually get students on the mine site, they can better envision themselves working in this industry,” said Lisa Newman, Electrical Safety Advisor

ESG Reporting Highlights New Gold’s Commitment to Responsible Mining

New Gold understands the importance of sustainability-related reporting in disclosing our environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and management practices. These annual disclosures share valuable information with stakeholders about New Gold’s achievements over the past year, and they also recognize the remarkable achievements of New Gold employees in advancing our sustainability-related objectives across operations. New

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New Gold understands the importance of sustainability-related reporting in disclosing our environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and management practices. These annual disclosures share valuable information with stakeholders about New Gold’s achievements over the past year, and they also recognize the remarkable achievements of New Gold employees in advancing our sustainability-related objectives across operations. New

Charting Her Own Path: Making the Most of Employee Development

Every day is different for Nimmi Dhadwal, the Health, Safety and Training Superintendent at New Gold’s New Afton Mine. She took on the role in September 2023, managing a team of safety advisors and trainers, supporting departments with incident investigations and working to advance New Afton’s strong health and safety culture. “No situation, incident or

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Every day is different for Nimmi Dhadwal, the Health, Safety and Training Superintendent at New Gold’s New Afton Mine. She took on the role in September 2023, managing a team of safety advisors and trainers, supporting departments with incident investigations and working to advance New Afton’s strong health and safety culture. “No situation, incident or

New Afton Receives Trio of Safety Awards

New Gold’s New Afton Mine collected three trophies for its health and safety performance in 2023, after achieving a total reportable injury frequency rate of 0.76.  “When we win an award like this, it’s a testament to the good work all of our folks do on site,” said Justin Clark, Health, Safety and Training Manager

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New Gold’s New Afton Mine collected three trophies for its health and safety performance in 2023, after achieving a total reportable injury frequency rate of 0.76.  “When we win an award like this, it’s a testament to the good work all of our folks do on site,” said Justin Clark, Health, Safety and Training Manager

Walking the Walk: Enabling Positive Change With Boogie the Bridge

Since 2009, employees from New Gold’s New Afton Mine have participated in the Boogie the Bridge community wellness fundraiser, achieving the status of largest corporate team in 2013 and holding that title for every in-person event to date.   Jo Berry, founder of Boogie the Bridge, started the event in 1998 following the passing of her

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Since 2009, employees from New Gold’s New Afton Mine have participated in the Boogie the Bridge community wellness fundraiser, achieving the status of largest corporate team in 2013 and holding that title for every in-person event to date.   Jo Berry, founder of Boogie the Bridge, started the event in 1998 following the passing of her

Supporting the Community Through the 2023 Fire Season

According to the Province of British Columbia, the 2023 wildlife season was the most destructive in British Columbia’s recorded history. Over the course of the season, tens of thousands of people were evacuated and hundreds of homes and structures were damaged or lost.   As wildfires grew, the New Afton Mine recognized the urgent need

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According to the Province of British Columbia, the 2023 wildlife season was the most destructive in British Columbia’s recorded history. Over the course of the season, tens of thousands of people were evacuated and hundreds of homes and structures were damaged or lost.   As wildfires grew, the New Afton Mine recognized the urgent need

Gaining Work Experience Through New Afton’s Co-op Program 

Stacey French, a member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, was successful in her application for the Supply Chain Cooperative Education student placement at New Gold. Stacey is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Supply Chain Management at Thompson Rivers University.   Co-op student work terms at the New Afton Mine are eight to twelve

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Stacey French, a member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, was successful in her application for the Supply Chain Cooperative Education student placement at New Gold. Stacey is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Supply Chain Management at Thompson Rivers University.   Co-op student work terms at the New Afton Mine are eight to twelve

Commitment To Conservation: More Than a Decade Supporting the Nature Conservancy of Canada

Since 2011, New Afton Mine has supported the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) conservation initiatives in BC’s southern interior. In 2023, New Afton contributed $23,000 to the NCC to acquire portable livestock watering troughs for deployment at the Napier Lake Ranch Conservation Area. The initiative aims to facilitate cattle grazing while managing the land for

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Since 2011, New Afton Mine has supported the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) conservation initiatives in BC’s southern interior. In 2023, New Afton contributed $23,000 to the NCC to acquire portable livestock watering troughs for deployment at the Napier Lake Ranch Conservation Area. The initiative aims to facilitate cattle grazing while managing the land for

Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation Apprenticeships

In 2023, New Gold in partnership with the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) offered SSN employees the opportunity to advance their career through the SSN Sponsored Apprenticeship.  Apprenticeships are mutually beneficial, as the employee gains invaluable experience, knowledge and abilities to succeed in their chosen field, university-level qualifications, and the prospect of higher earning potential,

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In 2023, New Gold in partnership with the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) offered SSN employees the opportunity to advance their career through the SSN Sponsored Apprenticeship.  Apprenticeships are mutually beneficial, as the employee gains invaluable experience, knowledge and abilities to succeed in their chosen field, university-level qualifications, and the prospect of higher earning potential,

New Afton Employees Donate Over $86,000 to Local Charities and Non-Profits

In 2023, the New Afton team doubled down on our value of People and Communities in fundraising and donations for local charitable and non-profit organizations, raising $86,724 for ten community groups.   New Gold’s Charitable Donations Matching Program enables employees to donate to eligible charities and non-profits of their choice through payroll deductions, which the company

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In 2023, the New Afton team doubled down on our value of People and Communities in fundraising and donations for local charitable and non-profit organizations, raising $86,724 for ten community groups.   New Gold’s Charitable Donations Matching Program enables employees to donate to eligible charities and non-profits of their choice through payroll deductions, which the company

New Afton Exceeds 2023 Energy Targets

In November 2023, New Afton completed a self-assessment of Towards Sustainable Mining’s (TSM) Climate Change Protocol, achieving a AAA rating for the Facility Climate Change Management indicators of the Climate Change Protocol. This result speaks to the tireless work done by our energy team in energy and emissions management.  Over the past 10 years, New

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In November 2023, New Afton completed a self-assessment of Towards Sustainable Mining’s (TSM) Climate Change Protocol, achieving a AAA rating for the Facility Climate Change Management indicators of the Climate Change Protocol. This result speaks to the tireless work done by our energy team in energy and emissions management.  Over the past 10 years, New

Expanding Our Automated Equipment Fleet 

In 2023, New Afton increased its fleet of automated scoops by 40%, adding two new Sandvik LH410 scoops to our mine equipment. This delivery preceded the opening of the new Integrated Operations Centre building, which increases New Afton’s capacity to house our expanding automation function on site. As well as scoops, new automation chairs and

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In 2023, New Afton increased its fleet of automated scoops by 40%, adding two new Sandvik LH410 scoops to our mine equipment. This delivery preceded the opening of the new Integrated Operations Centre building, which increases New Afton’s capacity to house our expanding automation function on site. As well as scoops, new automation chairs and

Making an Impact With Community Investment

2023 Community Investment Summary We are pleased to share the impact of our Community Investment Program in 2023. At New Afton, we recognize the expertise of local organizations in addressing the challenges faced by communities. It is our privilege to collaborate with them, supporting their initiatives and contributing to the achievement of shared goals. Throughout

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2023 Community Investment Summary We are pleased to share the impact of our Community Investment Program in 2023. At New Afton, we recognize the expertise of local organizations in addressing the challenges faced by communities. It is our privilege to collaborate with them, supporting their initiatives and contributing to the achievement of shared goals. Throughout

Overlander Ski Club Trail Widening Project

Last fall, employees of the New Afton Mine, members from the Overlander Ski Club, and staff from the CAT Rental store collaborated to widen the trails of the Stake Lake Nordic Ski Facility. The Club faced a significant challenge when their new, larger Snowcat required wider paths to adequately groom the trails, so Ski Club

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Last fall, employees of the New Afton Mine, members from the Overlander Ski Club, and staff from the CAT Rental store collaborated to widen the trails of the Stake Lake Nordic Ski Facility. The Club faced a significant challenge when their new, larger Snowcat required wider paths to adequately groom the trails, so Ski Club

Commitment to Responsible Mining – Completing the ISO 14001 Recertification Audit 

In January 2024, New Afton completed the ISO 14001 recertification audit, marking eleven years of successful implementation and external third-party certification of the Environmental Management System (EMS). An EMS is a standardized set of processes that enable an organization to reduce its environmental impacts while working to increase operating efficiency. One of the most significant

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In January 2024, New Afton completed the ISO 14001 recertification audit, marking eleven years of successful implementation and external third-party certification of the Environmental Management System (EMS). An EMS is a standardized set of processes that enable an organization to reduce its environmental impacts while working to increase operating efficiency. One of the most significant

SSN and New Gold Engagement Structure

This November, we celebrated two years since the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) and New Afton.  The teams from SSN and New Afton continue to work effectively together in implementing the commitments. The engagement structure as shown below provides a framework where participants contribute their ideas, expertise, and perspectives,

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This November, we celebrated two years since the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) and New Afton.  The teams from SSN and New Afton continue to work effectively together in implementing the commitments. The engagement structure as shown below provides a framework where participants contribute their ideas, expertise, and perspectives,

Water Stewardship at New Afton

New Gold released the Water Management Strategy Statement in June 2023, which demonstrates the proposed path to water stewardship across the Company. The New Afton Mine has continued a strong focus on water management this year, with the implementation of a site-wide water balance model which supports long-term decision making. Water use and risks are

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New Gold released the Water Management Strategy Statement in June 2023, which demonstrates the proposed path to water stewardship across the Company. The New Afton Mine has continued a strong focus on water management this year, with the implementation of a site-wide water balance model which supports long-term decision making. Water use and risks are

Reducing Emissions by Carpooling and Cycling to Work

In 2023, employee-led campaigns to reduce emissions by changing the way staff commute to work demonstrated our commitment to New Gold’s Values of Integrity, by doing what is right and demonstrating environmental stewardship. Both the carpooling initiative and participation in GoByBike Week aimed to empower employees to make changes in their own lives to reduce

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In 2023, employee-led campaigns to reduce emissions by changing the way staff commute to work demonstrated our commitment to New Gold’s Values of Integrity, by doing what is right and demonstrating environmental stewardship. Both the carpooling initiative and participation in GoByBike Week aimed to empower employees to make changes in their own lives to reduce

Making Energy Management Self-Sustaining

At New Afton, our vision is a site where energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) management is self-sustaining. This means energy management is something done by everyone on a day-to-day basis, there is a high level of energy awareness amongst the team, and everyone is working to continually improve energy and GHG performance in everything they

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At New Afton, our vision is a site where energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) management is self-sustaining. This means energy management is something done by everyone on a day-to-day basis, there is a high level of energy awareness amongst the team, and everyone is working to continually improve energy and GHG performance in everything they

Celebrating Rivers Day with School District 73

On September 28th, New Afton participated in the 12th Annual Rivers Day Celebration with students from Bert Edwards Science and Technology School. Every year, the school gathers on the banks of the North Thompson River to get hands-on experience, learning both the scientific and cultural significance of the river. New Afton Senior Hydrogeologist Mike McBride

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On September 28th, New Afton participated in the 12th Annual Rivers Day Celebration with students from Bert Edwards Science and Technology School. Every year, the school gathers on the banks of the North Thompson River to get hands-on experience, learning both the scientific and cultural significance of the river. New Afton Senior Hydrogeologist Mike McBride

New Afton’s Commitment to Community Feedback

New Afton values community feedback to improve our public reporting, engagement, and operations. To ensure there is a standardized process to receive community feedback, New Afton has an established feedback mechanism, otherwise known as the Feedback Hotline. To ensure the Feedback Hotline is properly utilized, New Afton has an External Feedback Procedure which documents the

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New Afton values community feedback to improve our public reporting, engagement, and operations. To ensure there is a standardized process to receive community feedback, New Afton has an established feedback mechanism, otherwise known as the Feedback Hotline. To ensure the Feedback Hotline is properly utilized, New Afton has an External Feedback Procedure which documents the

Naloxone Training in Collaboration with Interior Health

To help address the stigma related to substance use and provide training on how to respond to an opioid poisoning, New Afton coordinated off-site naloxone training sessions for staff and their families to attend. In partnership with Interior Health and co-organized by Thompson Rivers University, this hands-on training provided participants with a deeper understanding of

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To help address the stigma related to substance use and provide training on how to respond to an opioid poisoning, New Afton coordinated off-site naloxone training sessions for staff and their families to attend. In partnership with Interior Health and co-organized by Thompson Rivers University, this hands-on training provided participants with a deeper understanding of

Expanding Opportunities in STEM for Students at NorKam Secondary

New Afton provided $8,060 to School District #73 for NorKam Secondary School to acquire a comprehensive set of VEX robotics kits to accommodate between 18 and 22 students. VEX robotics is a program for students from elementary to university that provides education and competition opportunities for students interested in robotics. The funding was provided through

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New Afton provided $8,060 to School District #73 for NorKam Secondary School to acquire a comprehensive set of VEX robotics kits to accommodate between 18 and 22 students. VEX robotics is a program for students from elementary to university that provides education and competition opportunities for students interested in robotics. The funding was provided through

Celebrating Diversity at the Kamloops Pride Parade

In August, New Afton employees participated in the Kamloops Pride Parade which saw thousands of attendees and spectators fill the streets of downtown Kamloops. The annual event brings businesses, groups, and community organizations working in service to the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and queer (2SLGBTQ+) community together to show their support for equity and

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In August, New Afton employees participated in the Kamloops Pride Parade which saw thousands of attendees and spectators fill the streets of downtown Kamloops. The annual event brings businesses, groups, and community organizations working in service to the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and queer (2SLGBTQ+) community together to show their support for equity and

New Afton Celebrates Transition to C-Zone Production Ramp-Up Phase

In October, New Gold announced completion of the first C-Zone draw bell, which signifies a transition to the production ramp-up phase. With this achievement, C-Zone remains on-track to achieve commercial production in the second half of 2024. C-Zone is the fourth block cave at New Afton, after completion of Lift 1 in 2022 and the

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In October, New Gold announced completion of the first C-Zone draw bell, which signifies a transition to the production ramp-up phase. With this achievement, C-Zone remains on-track to achieve commercial production in the second half of 2024. C-Zone is the fourth block cave at New Afton, after completion of Lift 1 in 2022 and the