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In the mining industry, employees step into environments every day where serious risks are part of their work. The challenge in avoiding injury isn’t just the hazards themselves, but how easily routine can make danger feel like part of the job.   Throughout 2025, New Gold implemented Critical Risk Management, or CRM, across the company. CRM is a systematic process that exists to prevent serious injuries or death on the job, and seeks to close the gap between assumption […]

While every day is different for Mine Operations Supervisor Magnus Mussfeld, one thing remains the same—a clear and unwavering focus on safety for his crew. “No matter who is asking you to complete a task, if it’s not safe and going to put someone at risk, you don’t do it,” said Magnus. After joining New

New Gold recognizes that strengthening communities goes beyond the site itself and involves backing programs and partnerships that create a lasting impact on people’s lives.   That’s why, through the Community Investment Program, New Afton contributed over $17,000 toward new equipment for a renovated group and assessment space at Interior Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use facility

Every summer, a new group of students join the team at New Afton Mine, bringing with them fresh perspectives, energy, and a desire to learn. Brooklyn Hendry, Human Resources Summer Student, admitted she wasn’t sure what to expect stepping into a role she had never done before. “I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly and

On September 25, Elder, Knowledge Keeper, educator, and former Skeetchestn Tkwen’miple7 (councillor) Terry Deneault visited New Afton to share his story and truths ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  A residential school survivor, Terry recalled the moment Indian agents arrived to take him away as a child and spoke about the impacts that experience carried throughout

When food is wasted, it’s more than just a meal lost; it’s a missed opportunity to nourish someone in need. The Kamloops Food Bank’s foodSHARE program recovers fresh, perishable foods that might otherwise be discarded in landfills and redistributes them to families, schools, shelters, and partner agencies throughout the region.  In recognition of this critical mission, New Afton Mine’s Community Investment Program contributed $25,000

Golden balloons, a team photo, and plenty of smiles marked a proud moment at New Afton this summer. The mill team commissioned a new Jameson Cell, and this one came with extra significance: it was the 500th installed worldwide.  Inside New Afton’s mill, flotation is used during the processing stage to separate valuable minerals from rock by grinding the ore, mixing it with

When Bob Garner joined the team at New Gold’s New Afton Mine in 2012, he couldn’t have imagined what the future would hold, both for him and for the operation.   “From where we started, building the first cave, then the second, and now the third, it’s been amazing to see how far we’ve come,”

Wyatt Ruttan, a proud member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation and heavy-duty mechanic apprentice at New Afton, has always had a knack for taking things apart. Though as a kid, he admits, they didn’t always go back together. Today, that same curiosity is powering a career grounded in determination, support, and a

In June, more than 80 residents from the Cherry Creek area visited New Afton to take part in an engaging and informative open house. The event provided an opportunity for residents to connect directly with mine staff, explore interactive displays, and gain a deeper understanding of the mine’s operations.  “One of the key questions they

Development activities will soon be underway in New Afton’s East Extension—a small expansion located below the depleted East Cave and just east of the C-Zone ore body. The East Extension opens new opportunities to leverage valuable resources and extend New Afton’s mine life, supporting New Gold’s ongoing growth. The project will add high-grade, supplementary mill

 After nearly three years of hard work, precision drilling, and teamwork across the mine site, New Afton officially completed the undercut level in C-Zone. This major step forward isn’t just a technical milestone, but a symbol of the future of our operation taking shape. The undercut involves excavating material beneath the ore body to allow

For the third consecutive year, New Afton employees took part in the Kamloops Pride Parade on Sunday, June 15—not just to march, but to show support to the 2SLGBTQI+ community. This year, 10 employees from various departments contributed by setting up, distributing New Afton-branded bags, walking in the parade, and proudly representing the site on

Inspiring the Next Generation of Women In June, New Afton hosted its annual Future Women in Mining event—an immersive, on-site experience designed to introduce local high school students to the wide range of careers available in the mining industry. The event welcomed young women from schools across the Kamloops area, offering them a firsthand look

Working at the New Afton Mine always felt like the right path for Dallas Deneault, Lead Geotechnician with the Exploration team and a member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation. Dallas grew up driving past the mine, imagining himself one day being part of its future.   “It was always in the back of

Every three months, Michelle Buchanan finishes work at New Afton Mine and heads to a Canadian Blood Services donation centre in Kamloops, British Columbia to donate blood.   “It has become a routine, I don’t even think about it now,” said Michelle. “I have an appointment every twelve weeks and so I donate, like clockwork.”  Since

Marisol Barragán and the team at New Gold’s Cerro San Pedro Mine in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, have spent years planning for the mine’s closure.     “I’m a lawyer by profession, with a master’s degree in human rights and a specialization in energy and environmental policy and management,” said Marisol. “I started working in mining

Every spring in Kamloops, the roar of engines signals more than just excitement, it marks the return of Heavy Metal Rocks—a hands-on event where high school students get behind the controls of real heavy equipment, learn directly from industry professionals, and explore career paths they may never have considered.   “You see them on day one,

Sustaining strong community relationships means being present, engaged and committed to education and transparency. That is why New Afton’s Claire Leighton, Exploration Project Coordinator, and Adrienne Grant, Exploration Geologist-in-Training, were proud to once again participate at this year’s Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) Conference. That commitment was front and center at the conference, where Claire, Adrienne

Refreshing New Gold’s Values For Nick Wade, a mobile maintenance general supervisor at New Gold’s New Afton Mine in Kamloops, British Columbia, the employee-led refresh of the company’s Values meant expanding his perspective and challenging the norm.  “What I enjoyed about the process was working with my colleagues from various departments and backgrounds that provided

Twenty-three—that’s how many awards New Afton Mine has received for its safety performance.   New Afton received its tenth J.T. Ryan Award from the Canadian Institute of Mining and thirteenth Large Underground Mines Award from the Province of British Columbia’s Mine Safety Awards program during the CIM Connect conference in Montreal in May.  “Receiving these

The steady rhythm of Indigenous drumming pulsed through the crowd at the Boogie the Bridge start line, amplifying excitement and setting the tone for one of Kamloops’ most energetic annual events. Among the runners at the April 27th Boogie was Luke Holdstock, New Afton’s Environment, Lands, and Permitting Manager, joined by his three children. They

Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc Trades Sampler Tour In April, twelve students joined New Afton for the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Trades Sampler Tour. Although not all participants were TteS members, they all shared a common curiosity about the trades and a desire to see career opportunities firsthand. “It was great to see New Afton employees come

In April, New Gold employees from New Afton, Rainy River, and the Corporate office met in Vancouver to participate in the 2025 Indspire Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering. The annual two-day event brought high school students from across the country together to learn about career and post-secondary education opportunities through workshops, presentations, and a career

In February, New Afton contributed to the future of the Trades & Technology program by donating a retired Fire & Mine Rescue truck to Thompson Rivers University (TRU). This donation provides students in the Heavy-Duty program with hands-on experience using real equipment, enabling them to practice maintenance and repairs while gaining essential skills. “TRU School

At New Afton, we consider community feedback essential to our public reporting, engagement, and operations. To further streamline this process, we have added a survey to our established and comprehensive feedback system that includes our Feedback Hotline and email. These platforms enable community members to share their opinions, comments, concerns, questions, and observations about the

New Afton Mine donated $24,000 to the Pinantan Lake Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association through the Community Investment Program (CIP) to help them cover the expenses of building a new fire hall and upgrade their permits to complete the project.   The Pinantan Lake Fire & EMS Association comprises a small group of dedicated

New Afton continues prioritizing projects to meet the strategic objective of removing the pond at the New Afton Tailings Storage Facility (NATSF). To reduce freshwater demand in the underground mine, New Afton Mine is completing the evaluation of an underground water reuse system. Full commissioning of this system is expected to occur in July 2025. 

Foundry Kamloops is set to open its doors in 2026, offering a preventative, low-barrier, and free one-stop hub for young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers. Foundry’s mission is to empower young people and their caregivers to lead fulfilling lives by providing access to five essential services in one convenient location: mental health care, substance

For Gord Stewart, Executive Director of the Big Little Science Centre, an unexpected donation can make a significant impact on their community work. “The generous donation from New Afton Mine will be instrumental in supporting the core operations of the Big Little Science Centre,” said Gord. “This funding will assist us in running our regular