Community

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

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

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