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Taking Part in the Overdose Awareness Walk

The annual Overdose Awareness Walk was held in Couchiching First Nation on September 14, 2024.  This event coincided with International Overdose Awareness Day and featured a memorial walk as well as individuals sharing personal stories and information on prevention, support, and intervention. A community barbecue followed the walk and employees from New Gold participated in […]

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The annual Overdose Awareness Walk was held in Couchiching First Nation on September 14, 2024.  This event coincided with International Overdose Awareness Day and featured a memorial walk as well as individuals sharing personal stories and information on prevention, support, and intervention. A community barbecue followed the walk and employees from New Gold participated in

Fire Response Capabilities Boosted with New Engine

Maintaining and upgrading fire and mine rescue equipment is a critical aspect of emergency preparedness at mining operations. This fall, the Rainy River Mine acquired a new fire engine, replacing a fleet of two older fire trucks. This new engine is similar to a standard city fire department engine, however crews upgraded the truck with

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Maintaining and upgrading fire and mine rescue equipment is a critical aspect of emergency preparedness at mining operations. This fall, the Rainy River Mine acquired a new fire engine, replacing a fleet of two older fire trucks. This new engine is similar to a standard city fire department engine, however crews upgraded the truck with

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day

Throughout June, New Gold’s Rainy River Mine celebrated National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day. Across the company, resource libraries were created and stocked with books by Indigenous authors that employees can borrow.   Throughout the month, the mine’s community team dedicated their weekly “Teaching Tuesday” awareness campaign to recognizing Indigenous individuals who made significant

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Throughout June, New Gold’s Rainy River Mine celebrated National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day. Across the company, resource libraries were created and stocked with books by Indigenous authors that employees can borrow.   Throughout the month, the mine’s community team dedicated their weekly “Teaching Tuesday” awareness campaign to recognizing Indigenous individuals who made significant

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

Community Investment Benefits Local Organizations

New Gold’s Community Investment Program reflects our belief that communities should benefit from our operations in both the short and long-term. We invest in sustainable community development and strive to support initiatives and projects that have meaningful long-lasting positive impacts within the communities we operate. As an example of this commitment, New Gold once again

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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. We invest in sustainable community development and strive to support initiatives and projects that have meaningful long-lasting positive impacts within the communities we operate. As an example of this commitment, New Gold once again

New Gold Supports Anishinaabemowin and Cultural Camp 

This September, the third annual Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) and Cultural Camp was held at Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park in the Big Grassy River First Nation community. New Gold was honoured to support the event through sponsorship and Shannon Stone and Autumn Windego, Indigenous Community Coordinators for New Gold, participated. The camp connected youth, adults, and

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This September, the third annual Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) and Cultural Camp was held at Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park in the Big Grassy River First Nation community. New Gold was honoured to support the event through sponsorship and Shannon Stone and Autumn Windego, Indigenous Community Coordinators for New Gold, participated. The camp connected youth, adults, and

Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year on September 30, people across Canada recognize the harmful and traumatic history of the residential school system and honour survivors and those who were impacted. At our mine sites, teams worked to organize meaningful activities as part of New Gold’s commitment to playing a role in reconciliation. New Gold’s Rainy River Mine in

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Each year on September 30, people across Canada recognize the harmful and traumatic history of the residential school system and honour survivors and those who were impacted. At our mine sites, teams worked to organize meaningful activities as part of New Gold’s commitment to playing a role in reconciliation. New Gold’s Rainy River Mine in

Rainy River Mine Rescue Competition

Having a Mine Rescue Team that is well-equipped and capable of responding to site emergencies is a vital component of a safe and healthy mine site. Our teams across New Gold at both Rainy River and New Afton mines spend countless hours ensuring their equipment is maintained, keeping their skills top-notch, and training for many

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Having a Mine Rescue Team that is well-equipped and capable of responding to site emergencies is a vital component of a safe and healthy mine site. Our teams across New Gold at both Rainy River and New Afton mines spend countless hours ensuring their equipment is maintained, keeping their skills top-notch, and training for many

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Supporting those in need with “Roots to Harvest”

Rainy River Mine recently joined forces with a number of other regional mines and suppliers to provide a combined donation of $80,000 to Roots to Harvest.  This organization works to address food insecurity by providing fresh, nutritious food to families and individuals in the area who are most in need.    This partnership will allow Roots to

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Rainy River Mine recently joined forces with a number of other regional mines and suppliers to provide a combined donation of $80,000 to Roots to Harvest.  This organization works to address food insecurity by providing fresh, nutritious food to families and individuals in the area who are most in need.    This partnership will allow Roots to

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Keeping our Employees & Community Safe Through COVID-19

COVID-19 has greatly impacted all of our lives and even more so with the spike of cases in the Rainy River District in April. With increased knowledge of COVID-19, increased testing supplies and testing capabilities, our safety protocols have evolved at site to ensure adherence to the most recent public health and government guidance.  The

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COVID-19 has greatly impacted all of our lives and even more so with the spike of cases in the Rainy River District in April. With increased knowledge of COVID-19, increased testing supplies and testing capabilities, our safety protocols have evolved at site to ensure adherence to the most recent public health and government guidance.  The

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Celebrating Earth Day

Each year on Earth Day, April 21st, people around the world are encouraged to reflect on their individual and collective impact on the environment. New Gold is committed to responsible mining with a focus on environment, social and governance (ESG) factors. Our ESG focus areas are Indigenous peoples, tailings management, water and climate. Some of

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Each year on Earth Day, April 21st, people around the world are encouraged to reflect on their individual and collective impact on the environment. New Gold is committed to responsible mining with a focus on environment, social and governance (ESG) factors. Our ESG focus areas are Indigenous peoples, tailings management, water and climate. Some of