New Gold’s New Afton Mine is proud to support the City of Kamloops’ launch of their newest community asset – a Bike Valet Service Kit. This exciting collaboration is made possible by a donation of $23,500 from New Afton, the support of the City of Kamloops, the Kamloops Cycling Coalition (KCC), and the tireless dedication …
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In June, members of the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) and the New Gold team met for their annual gathering. The day included hiking to the Savona Balancing Rock where Jeannette Jules of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc shared with participants the story and cultural significance of the Coyote Rock within the Secwépemc territory. New Gold is …
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New Gold’s Community Investment Program reflects our belief that communities should benefit from our operations in both the short and long-term. When approached by Shelley Magwood, Executive and Financial Director of the Equality Project, the Community Investment Committee knew there was a role New Afton mine could play in finding creative and sustainable solutions for …
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On April 12-15, School District 73 Trades and Transitions School hosted their 15th annual Heavy Metal Rocks event at the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc gravel pit. This yearly event provides opportunities for grade 11 and 12 students to explore careers as heavy equipment operators in a variety of industries, including mining. Throughout the program students receive …
Fire & Mine Rescue and Community In-Kind Donation British Columbia saw a highly active wildfire season this past summer, due to extremely hot temperatures and a dry climate. Locally, New Afton’s Fire and Mine Rescue team was able to assist with support on several fires in the surrounding area. New Afton and Kamloops Fire Rescue …
New Afton Called Upon to Support Busy Wildfire Season Read More »
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 …
