Projects

Critical Infrastructure Paves the Way for Underground Production

Commencement of the underground portal development within Rainy River Mine’s open pit marks the beginning of a new phase to enhance the extraction efficiency and resource yield of the mine as the operation transitions to underground. This second access point to the underground workings brings New Gold one step closer to underground Main Zone production […]

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Commencement of the underground portal development within Rainy River Mine’s open pit marks the beginning of a new phase to enhance the extraction efficiency and resource yield of the mine as the operation transitions to underground. This second access point to the underground workings brings New Gold one step closer to underground Main Zone production

Underground Exploration Drilling Program

The Geological Department at the Rainy River mine is busier than ever as they perform 2024 exploration drilling. Over the past several months, a diamond drill and crew of operators arrived on site and began drilling in the Intrepid, Gap, and Main zones. The exploration drilling will provide valuable core samples for the geological team

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The Geological Department at the Rainy River mine is busier than ever as they perform 2024 exploration drilling. Over the past several months, a diamond drill and crew of operators arrived on site and began drilling in the Intrepid, Gap, and Main zones. The exploration drilling will provide valuable core samples for the geological team

Charging Forward in the “Lucky 13” Decline

Progress in the 310 decline at the Rainy River Mine, nicknamed “Lucky 13”, continues to charge forward. The underground tunnel has been advancing for months and when complete, will provide access from the Intrepid Zone, which is currently being mined, to the underground Main Zone located beneath the open pit. In the future, it will

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Progress in the 310 decline at the Rainy River Mine, nicknamed “Lucky 13”, continues to charge forward. The underground tunnel has been advancing for months and when complete, will provide access from the Intrepid Zone, which is currently being mined, to the underground Main Zone located beneath the open pit. In the future, it will

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Tailings Management Area South Dam Raise

The Capital Projects team at Rainy River is excited to kick off the 2021 Stage 3 dam raise at our Tailings Management Area (TMA). The TMA is an integral part of the operation and is required to be raised yearly to maintain milling operations throughout the mine life. This years’ dam raise will involve raising

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The Capital Projects team at Rainy River is excited to kick off the 2021 Stage 3 dam raise at our Tailings Management Area (TMA). The TMA is an integral part of the operation and is required to be raised yearly to maintain milling operations throughout the mine life. This years’ dam raise will involve raising

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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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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