Health and Safety

Rainy River Wins at District Mine Rescue Competition

The Rainy River Mine Rescue Team came out on top at the Ontario Mine Rescue Thunder Bay District Competition earlier this month—the first win for the team since they began competing in 2019.   “It’s an overwhelming feeling,” said Jason St. Onge, coach of this year’s team and Health and Safety Advisor at the Rainy River […]

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The Rainy River Mine Rescue Team came out on top at the Ontario Mine Rescue Thunder Bay District Competition earlier this month—the first win for the team since they began competing in 2019.   “It’s an overwhelming feeling,” said Jason St. Onge, coach of this year’s team and Health and Safety Advisor at the Rainy River

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

Planning for Safe and Effective Maintenance Shutdowns 

Planned maintenance shutdowns are an integral aspect of safe, efficient and reliable operations. During these periods of downtime, crews are able to conduct necessary equipment inspections and perform preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns. At New Gold, safety is always the top priority during operational shutdowns of any kind, as a large volume of tasks must

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Planned maintenance shutdowns are an integral aspect of safe, efficient and reliable operations. During these periods of downtime, crews are able to conduct necessary equipment inspections and perform preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns. At New Gold, safety is always the top priority during operational shutdowns of any kind, as a large volume of tasks must

Mine Rescue Team Expansion Further Enhances Emergency Preparedness

At New Gold, our highest priority remains the health and safety of all who work at our operations, and the ongoing expansion of Rainy River’s underground Mine Rescue team is a demonstration of that commitment. Following an introductory course in November 2023 which added seven members to the roster, a second intake in early 2024

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At New Gold, our highest priority remains the health and safety of all who work at our operations, and the ongoing expansion of Rainy River’s underground Mine Rescue team is a demonstration of that commitment. Following an introductory course in November 2023 which added seven members to the roster, a second intake in early 2024

Celebrating 1 Year Lost-Time Injury-Free

In October, the Rainy River Mine celebrated one year without any Lost-Time Injuries (LTIs). This milestone would not have been possible without the contributions of our employees and contractors who worked at site over the past year. Focusing on identifying and controlling hazards associated with every task performed on a shift-by-shift basis contributed to this achievement. On

Celebrating 1 Year Lost-Time Injury-Free Read More »

In October, the Rainy River Mine celebrated one year without any Lost-Time Injuries (LTIs). This milestone would not have been possible without the contributions of our employees and contractors who worked at site over the past year. Focusing on identifying and controlling hazards associated with every task performed on a shift-by-shift basis contributed to this achievement. On

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

Man being tested for covid-19

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

Keeping our Employees & Community Safe Through COVID-19 Read More »

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