Training

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

From The Classroom to the Mine Site: Being Part of New Gold’s Co-op Program

Before her eight-month co-op work term at New Gold’s Rainy River Mine in Northwestern Ontario, Valentina Letort had never set foot in an underground mine.   “Because of the pandemic, we weren’t able to do the regular field visits we normally would have as part of my schooling, so my first time going underground was special,”

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Before her eight-month co-op work term at New Gold’s Rainy River Mine in Northwestern Ontario, Valentina Letort had never set foot in an underground mine.   “Because of the pandemic, we weren’t able to do the regular field visits we normally would have as part of my schooling, so my first time going underground was special,”

Rainy River Celebrates First Female Red Seal Welder

The team behind the well-established apprenticeship program at Rainy River had reason to celebrate recently with the certification of the first female Red Seal welder at the mine, Kaitlyn Baldwin. Completing an apprenticeship has been a goal of Katilyn’s since taking manufacturing classes in high school, and she is the first female employee to have

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The team behind the well-established apprenticeship program at Rainy River had reason to celebrate recently with the certification of the first female Red Seal welder at the mine, Kaitlyn Baldwin. Completing an apprenticeship has been a goal of Katilyn’s since taking manufacturing classes in high school, and she is the first female employee to have

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

Rainy River Mine Rescue Competition Read More »

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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Women in Resources Mentoring Program

International Women in Mining (IWiM) is a leading global organization pursuing gender equality and promoting women’s voices, access to opportunities and leadership in mining. IWiM offers a global cross-company mentoring program for women in mining called International Women in Resources Mentoring Program (IWRMP). The program was developed to actively empower women in the mining sector

Women in Resources Mentoring Program Read More »

International Women in Mining (IWiM) is a leading global organization pursuing gender equality and promoting women’s voices, access to opportunities and leadership in mining. IWiM offers a global cross-company mentoring program for women in mining called International Women in Resources Mentoring Program (IWRMP). The program was developed to actively empower women in the mining sector