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Airflow in Action: Advancing Ventilation for C-Zone

“You can’t operate without ventilation; it’s the lungs of the mine.” That’s how Chelsey Ringstead, Lead Planning Engineer at New Gold’s New Afton Mine, explains the importance of underground ventilation. In underground mining, ventilation systems provide a critical flow of fresh air to employees working underground while managing emissions, temperature, humidity, and other factors. New […]

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“You can’t operate without ventilation; it’s the lungs of the mine.” That’s how Chelsey Ringstead, Lead Planning Engineer at New Gold’s New Afton Mine, explains the importance of underground ventilation. In underground mining, ventilation systems provide a critical flow of fresh air to employees working underground while managing emissions, temperature, humidity, and other factors. New

Where Safety Begins: Implementing Critical Risk Management

In the mining industry, employees step into environments every day where serious risks are part of their work. The challenge in avoiding injury isn’t just the hazards themselves, but how easily routine can make danger feel like part of the job.   Throughout 2025, New Gold implemented Critical Risk Management, or CRM, across the company. CRM is a systematic process that exists to prevent serious injuries or death on the job, and seeks to close the gap between assumption

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In the mining industry, employees step into environments every day where serious risks are part of their work. The challenge in avoiding injury isn’t just the hazards themselves, but how easily routine can make danger feel like part of the job.   Throughout 2025, New Gold implemented Critical Risk Management, or CRM, across the company. CRM is a systematic process that exists to prevent serious injuries or death on the job, and seeks to close the gap between assumption

Setting the Gold Standard in Safety on the Job

While every day is different for Mine Operations Supervisor Magnus Mussfeld, one thing remains the same—a clear and unwavering focus on safety for his crew. “No matter who is asking you to complete a task, if it’s not safe and going to put someone at risk, you don’t do it,” said Magnus. After joining New

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While every day is different for Mine Operations Supervisor Magnus Mussfeld, one thing remains the same—a clear and unwavering focus on safety for his crew. “No matter who is asking you to complete a task, if it’s not safe and going to put someone at risk, you don’t do it,” said Magnus. After joining New

Investing in Care That Matters

New Gold recognizes that strengthening communities goes beyond the site itself and involves backing programs and partnerships that create a lasting impact on people’s lives.   That’s why, through the Community Investment Program, New Afton contributed over $17,000 toward new equipment for a renovated group and assessment space at Interior Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use facility

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New Gold recognizes that strengthening communities goes beyond the site itself and involves backing programs and partnerships that create a lasting impact on people’s lives.   That’s why, through the Community Investment Program, New Afton contributed over $17,000 toward new equipment for a renovated group and assessment space at Interior Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use facility

First Impressions: Reflections from New Afton’s Summer Students

Every summer, a new group of students join the team at New Afton Mine, bringing with them fresh perspectives, energy, and a desire to learn. Brooklyn Hendry, Human Resources Summer Student, admitted she wasn’t sure what to expect stepping into a role she had never done before. “I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly and

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Every summer, a new group of students join the team at New Afton Mine, bringing with them fresh perspectives, energy, and a desire to learn. Brooklyn Hendry, Human Resources Summer Student, admitted she wasn’t sure what to expect stepping into a role she had never done before. “I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly and

Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together

On September 25, Elder, Knowledge Keeper, educator, and former Skeetchestn Tkwen’miple7 (councillor) Terry Deneault visited New Afton to share his story and truths ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  A residential school survivor, Terry recalled the moment Indian agents arrived to take him away as a child and spoke about the impacts that experience carried

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On September 25, Elder, Knowledge Keeper, educator, and former Skeetchestn Tkwen’miple7 (councillor) Terry Deneault visited New Afton to share his story and truths ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  A residential school survivor, Terry recalled the moment Indian agents arrived to take him away as a child and spoke about the impacts that experience carried

Strengthening Food Access for Kamloops Neighbours

When food is wasted, it’s more than just a meal lost; it’s a missed opportunity to nourish someone in need. The Kamloops Food Bank’s foodSHARE program recovers fresh, perishable foods that might otherwise be discarded in landfills and redistributes them to families, schools, shelters, and partner agencies throughout the region.  In recognition of this critical mission, New Afton Mine’s Community Investment Program contributed $25,000

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When food is wasted, it’s more than just a meal lost; it’s a missed opportunity to nourish someone in need. The Kamloops Food Bank’s foodSHARE program recovers fresh, perishable foods that might otherwise be discarded in landfills and redistributes them to families, schools, shelters, and partner agencies throughout the region.  In recognition of this critical mission, New Afton Mine’s Community Investment Program contributed $25,000

New Afton Celebrates Completion of Major Mill Project

Golden balloons, a team photo, and plenty of smiles marked a proud moment at New Afton this summer. The mill team commissioned a new Jameson Cell, and this one came with extra significance: it was the 500th installed worldwide.  Inside New Afton’s mill, flotation is used during the processing stage to separate valuable minerals from rock by grinding the ore, mixing it with

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Golden balloons, a team photo, and plenty of smiles marked a proud moment at New Afton this summer. The mill team commissioned a new Jameson Cell, and this one came with extra significance: it was the 500th installed worldwide.  Inside New Afton’s mill, flotation is used during the processing stage to separate valuable minerals from rock by grinding the ore, mixing it with

Celebrating Production and Career Milestones at New Afton

When Bob Garner joined the team at New Gold’s New Afton Mine in 2012, he couldn’t have imagined what the future would hold, both for him and for the operation.   “From where we started, building the first cave, then the second, and now the third, it’s been amazing to see how far we’ve come,”

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When Bob Garner joined the team at New Gold’s New Afton Mine in 2012, he couldn’t have imagined what the future would hold, both for him and for the operation.   “From where we started, building the first cave, then the second, and now the third, it’s been amazing to see how far we’ve come,”

Spotlight on Success: Wyatt Ruttan’s Red Seal Journey

Wyatt Ruttan, a proud member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation and heavy-duty mechanic apprentice at New Afton, has always had a knack for taking things apart. Though as a kid, he admits, they didn’t always go back together. Today, that same curiosity is powering a career grounded in determination, support, and a

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Wyatt Ruttan, a proud member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation and heavy-duty mechanic apprentice at New Afton, has always had a knack for taking things apart. Though as a kid, he admits, they didn’t always go back together. Today, that same curiosity is powering a career grounded in determination, support, and a

Open House Strengthens Community Connections

In June, more than 80 residents from the Cherry Creek area visited New Afton to take part in an engaging and informative open house. The event provided an opportunity for residents to connect directly with mine staff, explore interactive displays, and gain a deeper understanding of the mine’s operations.  “One of the key questions they

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In June, more than 80 residents from the Cherry Creek area visited New Afton to take part in an engaging and informative open house. The event provided an opportunity for residents to connect directly with mine staff, explore interactive displays, and gain a deeper understanding of the mine’s operations.  “One of the key questions they

East Extension Access Development to Move Forward

Development activities will soon be underway in New Afton’s East Extension—a small expansion located below the depleted East Cave and just east of the C-Zone ore body. The East Extension opens new opportunities to leverage valuable resources and extend New Afton’s mine life, supporting New Gold’s ongoing growth. The project will add high-grade, supplementary mill

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Development activities will soon be underway in New Afton’s East Extension—a small expansion located below the depleted East Cave and just east of the C-Zone ore body. The East Extension opens new opportunities to leverage valuable resources and extend New Afton’s mine life, supporting New Gold’s ongoing growth. The project will add high-grade, supplementary mill

Making Moves Underground: New Afton Reaches Major Milestone in C-Zone Development

 After nearly three years of hard work, precision drilling, and teamwork across the mine site, New Afton officially completed the undercut level in C-Zone. This major step forward isn’t just a technical milestone, but a symbol of the future of our operation taking shape. The undercut involves excavating material beneath the ore body to allow

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 After nearly three years of hard work, precision drilling, and teamwork across the mine site, New Afton officially completed the undercut level in C-Zone. This major step forward isn’t just a technical milestone, but a symbol of the future of our operation taking shape. The undercut involves excavating material beneath the ore body to allow

Showing Up Matters: New Afton Participates in Kamloops Pride

For the third consecutive year, New Afton employees took part in the Kamloops Pride Parade on Sunday, June 15—not just to march, but to show support to the 2SLGBTQI+ community. This year, 10 employees from various departments contributed by setting up, distributing New Afton-branded bags, walking in the parade, and proudly representing the site on

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For the third consecutive year, New Afton employees took part in the Kamloops Pride Parade on Sunday, June 15—not just to march, but to show support to the 2SLGBTQI+ community. This year, 10 employees from various departments contributed by setting up, distributing New Afton-branded bags, walking in the parade, and proudly representing the site on

Future Women in Mining Event Returns 

Inspiring the Next Generation of Women In June, New Afton hosted its annual Future Women in Mining event—an immersive, on-site experience designed to introduce local high school students to the wide range of careers available in the mining industry. The event welcomed young women from schools across the Kamloops area, offering them a firsthand look

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Women In June, New Afton hosted its annual Future Women in Mining event—an immersive, on-site experience designed to introduce local high school students to the wide range of careers available in the mining industry. The event welcomed young women from schools across the Kamloops area, offering them a firsthand look

Carving His Path: 4th SSN Apprentice at New Afton 

Working at the New Afton Mine always felt like the right path for Dallas Deneault, Lead Geotechnician with the Exploration team and a member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation. Dallas grew up driving past the mine, imagining himself one day being part of its future.   “It was always in the back of

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Working at the New Afton Mine always felt like the right path for Dallas Deneault, Lead Geotechnician with the Exploration team and a member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation. Dallas grew up driving past the mine, imagining himself one day being part of its future.   “It was always in the back of

A Lifesaving Routine: Celebrating 15 Years of Donating Blood

Every three months, Michelle Buchanan finishes work at New Afton Mine and heads to a Canadian Blood Services donation centre in Kamloops, British Columbia to donate blood.   “It has become a routine, I don’t even think about it now,” said Michelle. “I have an appointment every twelve weeks and so I donate, like clockwork.”  Since

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Every three months, Michelle Buchanan finishes work at New Afton Mine and heads to a Canadian Blood Services donation centre in Kamloops, British Columbia to donate blood.   “It has become a routine, I don’t even think about it now,” said Michelle. “I have an appointment every twelve weeks and so I donate, like clockwork.”  Since

A New Era of Mining: Marisol Barragán’s Vision for a More Equitable Industry 

Marisol Barragán and the team at New Gold’s Cerro San Pedro Mine in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, have spent years planning for the mine’s closure.     “I’m a lawyer by profession, with a master’s degree in human rights and a specialization in energy and environmental policy and management,” said Marisol. “I started working in mining

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Marisol Barragán and the team at New Gold’s Cerro San Pedro Mine in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, have spent years planning for the mine’s closure.     “I’m a lawyer by profession, with a master’s degree in human rights and a specialization in energy and environmental policy and management,” said Marisol. “I started working in mining

Heavy Metal Rocks: Shaping Futures and Bridging Generations

Every spring in Kamloops, the roar of engines signals more than just excitement, it marks the return of Heavy Metal Rocks—a hands-on event where high school students get behind the controls of real heavy equipment, learn directly from industry professionals, and explore career paths they may never have considered.   “You see them on day one,

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Every spring in Kamloops, the roar of engines signals more than just excitement, it marks the return of Heavy Metal Rocks—a hands-on event where high school students get behind the controls of real heavy equipment, learn directly from industry professionals, and explore career paths they may never have considered.   “You see them on day one,

Building Bonds at the KEG Conference

Sustaining strong community relationships means being present, engaged and committed to education and transparency. That is why New Afton’s Claire Leighton, Exploration Project Coordinator, and Adrienne Grant, Exploration Geologist-in-Training, were proud to once again participate at this year’s Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) Conference. That commitment was front and center at the conference, where Claire, Adrienne

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Sustaining strong community relationships means being present, engaged and committed to education and transparency. That is why New Afton’s Claire Leighton, Exploration Project Coordinator, and Adrienne Grant, Exploration Geologist-in-Training, were proud to once again participate at this year’s Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) Conference. That commitment was front and center at the conference, where Claire, Adrienne

Involving Employees to Evolve Culture

Refreshing New Gold’s Values For Nick Wade, a mobile maintenance general supervisor at New Gold’s New Afton Mine in Kamloops, British Columbia, the employee-led refresh of the company’s Values meant expanding his perspective and challenging the norm.  “What I enjoyed about the process was working with my colleagues from various departments and backgrounds that provided

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Refreshing New Gold’s Values For Nick Wade, a mobile maintenance general supervisor at New Gold’s New Afton Mine in Kamloops, British Columbia, the employee-led refresh of the company’s Values meant expanding his perspective and challenging the norm.  “What I enjoyed about the process was working with my colleagues from various departments and backgrounds that provided

Stronger Together: Twenty-three Safety Awards and Counting 

Twenty-three—that’s how many awards New Afton Mine has received for its safety performance.   New Afton received its tenth J.T. Ryan Award from the Canadian Institute of Mining and thirteenth Large Underground Mines Award from the Province of British Columbia’s Mine Safety Awards program during the CIM Connect conference in Montreal in May.  “Receiving these

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Twenty-three—that’s how many awards New Afton Mine has received for its safety performance.   New Afton received its tenth J.T. Ryan Award from the Canadian Institute of Mining and thirteenth Large Underground Mines Award from the Province of British Columbia’s Mine Safety Awards program during the CIM Connect conference in Montreal in May.  “Receiving these

Boogie the Bridge: A New Afton Tradition 

The steady rhythm of Indigenous drumming pulsed through the crowd at the Boogie the Bridge start line, amplifying excitement and setting the tone for one of Kamloops’ most energetic annual events. Among the runners at the April 27th Boogie was Luke Holdstock, New Afton’s Environment, Lands, and Permitting Manager, joined by his three children. They

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The steady rhythm of Indigenous drumming pulsed through the crowd at the Boogie the Bridge start line, amplifying excitement and setting the tone for one of Kamloops’ most energetic annual events. Among the runners at the April 27th Boogie was Luke Holdstock, New Afton’s Environment, Lands, and Permitting Manager, joined by his three children. They

Opening Doors to Careers at New Afton

Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc Trades Sampler Tour In April, twelve students joined New Afton for the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Trades Sampler Tour. Although not all participants were TteS members, they all shared a common curiosity about the trades and a desire to see career opportunities firsthand. “It was great to see New Afton employees come

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Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc Trades Sampler Tour In April, twelve students joined New Afton for the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Trades Sampler Tour. Although not all participants were TteS members, they all shared a common curiosity about the trades and a desire to see career opportunities firsthand. “It was great to see New Afton employees come

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