Mining

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

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

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

Expanding Our Automated Equipment Fleet  Read More »

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

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

C-Zone Gyratory Crusher Chamber Handover

On July 26th, after six months of development, Mine Operations celebrated the major milestone of handing over of the C-Zone Gyratory Crusher (Gyro) Chamber to the Capital Projects team. The development process started on January 30th, and the Gyro Chamber required 3,700 cubic metres of rock to be excavated, 190 pieces of screen put up,

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On July 26th, after six months of development, Mine Operations celebrated the major milestone of handing over of the C-Zone Gyratory Crusher (Gyro) Chamber to the Capital Projects team. The development process started on January 30th, and the Gyro Chamber required 3,700 cubic metres of rock to be excavated, 190 pieces of screen put up,

3rd Sandvik Z50 BEV Haul Truck Arrives at New Afton 

In May, the third Sandvik Z50 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Haul Truck arrived at New Afton.  After arrival, the new unit had fire suppression upgrades installed and underwent thorough inspections by mechanical and electrical teams in order to meet site standards before heading underground.   Our increase in BEV hauling capacity now allows us to update

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In May, the third Sandvik Z50 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Haul Truck arrived at New Afton.  After arrival, the new unit had fire suppression upgrades installed and underwent thorough inspections by mechanical and electrical teams in order to meet site standards before heading underground.   Our increase in BEV hauling capacity now allows us to update

Exceptional Energy Performance

New Afton Targets 10,000 Hours of BEV Utilization In November 2022, New Afton recertified to ISO 50001:2018. After a comprehensive recertification audit of all Significant Energy Uses (SEUs) on site, New Afton is still the only mine in North America to be certified to this internationally recognized standard. ISO 50001 as a tool helps build

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New Afton Targets 10,000 Hours of BEV Utilization In November 2022, New Afton recertified to ISO 50001:2018. After a comprehensive recertification audit of all Significant Energy Uses (SEUs) on site, New Afton is still the only mine in North America to be certified to this internationally recognized standard. ISO 50001 as a tool helps build

Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) Program

New Afton Targets 10,000 Hours of BEV Utilization At New Afton, our BEV story began in 2015 while exploring the feasibility of expansion into the C-Zone ore body. During this time, heat was recognized as a key factor affecting mining at that depth and the tethered electric vehicles of the day were shown to have

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New Afton Targets 10,000 Hours of BEV Utilization At New Afton, our BEV story began in 2015 while exploring the feasibility of expansion into the C-Zone ore body. During this time, heat was recognized as a key factor affecting mining at that depth and the tethered electric vehicles of the day were shown to have

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Women in Mining and Resources

Mentorship Program This year, New Gold is supporting five women across the company to participate in the International Women in Mining Mentorship Program (IWiM). IWiM is a global organization committed to advancing women in mining and aims to lead global change towards gender equality in the industry. It is a not-for-profit organization registered as a

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Mentorship Program This year, New Gold is supporting five women across the company to participate in the International Women in Mining Mentorship Program (IWiM). IWiM is a global organization committed to advancing women in mining and aims to lead global change towards gender equality in the industry. It is a not-for-profit organization registered as a

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Amended Permit Will Take New Afton Into the Next Phase

B3 Mining Approved In Q2 of 2021, New Afton received both the Mines Act permit amendment to M-229 (May 21) and the Environmental Management Act permit amendment to 100224 (June 30). These updated permits allow for the mining of the B3 ore body, Thickened and Amended Tailings deposition to the Historic Afton Open Pit, and

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B3 Mining Approved In Q2 of 2021, New Afton received both the Mines Act permit amendment to M-229 (May 21) and the Environmental Management Act permit amendment to 100224 (June 30). These updated permits allow for the mining of the B3 ore body, Thickened and Amended Tailings deposition to the Historic Afton Open Pit, and