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Going Green with Battery Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Helping create a low carbon future Since the installation of six Level 2 BEV charging stations at the mine in December 2020, New Afton has supplied over 5,300 kWh to eight registered electric vehicles in 350 charging events.  This is equivalent to a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of over 3,400 kg CO2 eq. BEV make and […]

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Helping create a low carbon future Since the installation of six Level 2 BEV charging stations at the mine in December 2020, New Afton has supplied over 5,300 kWh to eight registered electric vehicles in 350 charging events.  This is equivalent to a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of over 3,400 kg CO2 eq. BEV make and

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

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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

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

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

Groundwater Monitoring at Rainy River

Groundwater sampling is conducted three times a year from wells located on and around the Rainy River Mine site. The purpose of groundwater sampling is to ensure groundwater levels and quality around the Rainy River Mine remain constant and project activities do not impact groundwater quantity and quality. Sampling a well includes the following steps:

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Groundwater sampling is conducted three times a year from wells located on and around the Rainy River Mine site. The purpose of groundwater sampling is to ensure groundwater levels and quality around the Rainy River Mine remain constant and project activities do not impact groundwater quantity and quality. Sampling a well includes the following steps:

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Amended Permit Will Take New Afton Into the Next Phase

B3 Mining Approved In Q2 of 2021, New Afton received both the Mines Act permit amendment to M-229 (May 21) and the Environmental Management Act permit amendment to 100224 (June 30). These updated permits allow for the mining of the B3 ore body, Thickened and Amended Tailings deposition to the Historic Afton Open Pit, and

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B3 Mining Approved In Q2 of 2021, New Afton received both the Mines Act permit amendment to M-229 (May 21) and the Environmental Management Act permit amendment to 100224 (June 30). These updated permits allow for the mining of the B3 ore body, Thickened and Amended Tailings deposition to the Historic Afton Open Pit, and

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

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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

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