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Taking a Bite Out of Mining: 4th Grade Students Learn Geology Basics

It’s not every day that cookies are part of the lesson plan in Mrs. Ellis’ classroom at St. Mary School in Fort Frances, Ontario. “The students used cookies to demonstrate extracting minerals from rocks,” said teacher Brandi Ellis. “They had so much fun picking out the chocolate chip ‘minerals’ from the cookies.” Corey Lablans, a […]

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It’s not every day that cookies are part of the lesson plan in Mrs. Ellis’ classroom at St. Mary School in Fort Frances, Ontario. “The students used cookies to demonstrate extracting minerals from rocks,” said teacher Brandi Ellis. “They had so much fun picking out the chocolate chip ‘minerals’ from the cookies.” Corey Lablans, a

Making an Impact in Communities: 2024 Community Investment Summary

New Gold recognizes the challenges faced by groups and organizations working to support a wide variety of community needs. In 2024, the Rainy River mine was pleased to support a number of initiatives through the Community Investment Program which saw over $70,000 provided to 45 non-profit and charitable organizations last year. Among the contributions was

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New Gold recognizes the challenges faced by groups and organizations working to support a wide variety of community needs. In 2024, the Rainy River mine was pleased to support a number of initiatives through the Community Investment Program which saw over $70,000 provided to 45 non-profit and charitable organizations last year. Among the contributions was

Achieving New Heights: New Gold Self-Performs Stage 6 Dam Raise

Each year at Rainy River Mine, the four perimeter dams of the Tailings Management Area (TMA) must be raised to provide additional tailings storage capacity for ongoing operations.  Until 2023, the centreline clay core and downstream filter sand and granular construction of all site dam structures was primarily completed by external construction contractors. In 2024,

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Each year at Rainy River Mine, the four perimeter dams of the Tailings Management Area (TMA) must be raised to provide additional tailings storage capacity for ongoing operations.  Until 2023, the centreline clay core and downstream filter sand and granular construction of all site dam structures was primarily completed by external construction contractors. In 2024,

Managing Dust at the Rainy River Mine

New Gold’s approach to caring for the environment is rooted in our commitment to responsible and sustainable practices. These practices include air quality management, with a particular focus on monitoring and suppression of dust from operational activities.  In March 2024, the southern portion of the mine’s Tailings Management Area (TMA) became dry and exposed due

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New Gold’s approach to caring for the environment is rooted in our commitment to responsible and sustainable practices. These practices include air quality management, with a particular focus on monitoring and suppression of dust from operational activities.  In March 2024, the southern portion of the mine’s Tailings Management Area (TMA) became dry and exposed due

Maintaining Strong Tailings Management Governance at Rainy River

Safe and effective management of a mine’s tailings facility requires significant expertise and oversight. At Rainy River, the safe design, construction, operation, and monitoring of the Tailings Management Area (TMA) is a priority and is critical to our success. As part of this commitment, New Gold works with an Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB) who

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Safe and effective management of a mine’s tailings facility requires significant expertise and oversight. At Rainy River, the safe design, construction, operation, and monitoring of the Tailings Management Area (TMA) is a priority and is critical to our success. As part of this commitment, New Gold works with an Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB) who

Supporting Ontario’s Electricity Grid

In 2003, a widespread blackout impacted more than 50 million people in Ontario and parts of the United States. This event prompted Ontario to focus on energy conservation programs to ease demand on the grid. The Independent Electricity System Operator’s Demand Response Program (DRA) and the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) are two such programs that

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In 2003, a widespread blackout impacted more than 50 million people in Ontario and parts of the United States. This event prompted Ontario to focus on energy conservation programs to ease demand on the grid. The Independent Electricity System Operator’s Demand Response Program (DRA) and the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) are two such programs that

Putting Skills To the Test — Mine Rescue Team Prepares for District Competition 

After months of training, Rainy River’s mine rescue team is ready to compete at the Thunder Bay district mine rescue competition in May, with the hope of improving on their performance from last year.   “This year we’re really looking for that win,” said Justin Borger. “Last year we were close, but this year I’m pretty

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After months of training, Rainy River’s mine rescue team is ready to compete at the Thunder Bay district mine rescue competition in May, with the hope of improving on their performance from last year.   “This year we’re really looking for that win,” said Justin Borger. “Last year we were close, but this year I’m pretty

Joining the Team at Rainy River Mine

In February, the Rainy River Mine held a Hiring Blitz recruitment event, building on what has become a highly successful and beneficial regular practice for both New Gold and the local communities.   This event opens the door for people looking for entry-level positions such as administrators, construction operators or labourers, and has shown to be

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In February, the Rainy River Mine held a Hiring Blitz recruitment event, building on what has become a highly successful and beneficial regular practice for both New Gold and the local communities.   This event opens the door for people looking for entry-level positions such as administrators, construction operators or labourers, and has shown to be

Expanded Fleet and Personnel Prepare Rainy River for Underground Production 

New Gold’s Rainy River Mine remains on track to achieve initial production of the underground Main Zone in the fourth quarter of 2024. The advancement of underground development activity is underway, as crews work to reach the Main Zone beneath the pit. In order to meet the underground development needs, additional equipment is required. The

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New Gold’s Rainy River Mine remains on track to achieve initial production of the underground Main Zone in the fourth quarter of 2024. The advancement of underground development activity is underway, as crews work to reach the Main Zone beneath the pit. In order to meet the underground development needs, additional equipment is required. The

Rainy River Supports Local Splash Park

Rainy River Mine made a $20,000 contribution towards the construction of “Make a BIG Splash Spray Park” in the Town of Fort Frances. The park will provide a multi-use and accessible space for kids and families to be active, connect, and socialize together as a community. The 3,000 square foot park will include 18 spray

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Rainy River Mine made a $20,000 contribution towards the construction of “Make a BIG Splash Spray Park” in the Town of Fort Frances. The park will provide a multi-use and accessible space for kids and families to be active, connect, and socialize together as a community. The 3,000 square foot park will include 18 spray

Rainy River Mine Hosts Open House

New Gold’s Rainy River Mine hosted an Open House in December, welcoming community members into the Emo office to chat with staff about our operations and ask questions. This coincided with the annual Emo Chamber of Commerce Holly Daze business and community events. Neighbours and the public were invited by members of the Community Relations

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New Gold’s Rainy River Mine hosted an Open House in December, welcoming community members into the Emo office to chat with staff about our operations and ask questions. This coincided with the annual Emo Chamber of Commerce Holly Daze business and community events. Neighbours and the public were invited by members of the Community Relations