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New Gold Inc. (NGD) news covers a Canadian-focused intermediate mining company whose results and corporate developments are driven by two core producing assets in Canada: the New Afton copper-gold mine and the Rainy River gold mine. Company announcements emphasize production levels, operating costs, free cash flow generation and exploration progress at these operations, as well as broader corporate initiatives.
Readers of the NGD news page can expect regular updates on quarterly and year-to-date operating and financial results, including gold and copper production, operating expenses and all-in sustaining costs. New Gold’s releases discuss how performance at Rainy River and New Afton affects cash flow from operations, free cash flow and the company’s financial position, including debt repayment and capital spending on growth projects.
New Gold also issues news on exploration programs at both mines. At New Afton, updates describe underground and surface drilling focused on K-Zone and related copper-gold porphyry mineralization. At Rainy River, news highlights drilling at the NW Trend open pit area and underground zones such as ODM Main, ODM East, 17 East and Intrepid, with the objective of extending mineralized zones and offsetting mining depletion.
Another key theme in New Gold’s news flow is corporate and capital markets activity. The company has reported inclusion in the TSX30 ranking for top stock performance and has announced a definitive arrangement agreement under which a subsidiary of Coeur Mining is expected to acquire all New Gold shares, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals. Updates related to this proposed transaction, including management information circulars and special shareholder meetings, are also reflected in New Gold’s news releases.
Investors and followers of NGD stock can use this news stream to monitor operational performance, exploration results and the progress of the planned transaction with Coeur, all of which shape the company’s strategic direction and future corporate structure.
New Gold announced it will release its Q2 2024 operational and financial results on July 30, 2024, after market close. The company is set to hold an earnings conference call and webcast on July 31, 2024, at 8:30 am ET. Participants can listen via the company's website or by calling specified numbers. A recorded playback will be available until August 31, 2024.
On June 4, 2024, New Gold (TSX: NGD, NYSE American: NGD) published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reports along with its Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report. The company highlighted significant achievements in 2023, including a 4% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2022, a 50% reduction in water withdrawal, and a decrease in the total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) to 0.80. Indigenous employees now make up 25% of the workforce. Additionally, New Gold contributed over C$1 million to non-governmental agencies, charities, and research institutions. The company also closed a strategic partnership with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, increasing its free cash flow interest in the New Afton Mine to 80.1%.
On May 29, 2024, New Gold announced significant exploration results from its New Afton mine in British Columbia, Canada. The latest underground drilling in the K-Zone revealed high-grade copper-gold porphyry mineralization, intersecting bornite-rich zones over 200 meters in strike length and up to 40 meters in true width. Key findings include 2.01% copper and 1.79 g/t gold over 217 meters, with higher grades in specific intervals.
The new data highlight the potential for a new mining zone near existing infrastructure, further extending the mine's life. The exploration drift, scheduled for completion in June, will accelerate drilling in the eastern part of the mine. New Gold aims to provide further updates later this year.
New Gold (TSX: NGD, NYSE American: NGD) has completed a US$173 million 'bought deal' equity financing, issuing 100,395,000 common shares at $1.72 each. This includes 13,095,000 shares from the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The offering, managed by CIBC Capital Markets and others, raised gross proceeds of $172,679,400. The funds will be used to finance a cash payment for New Gold's strategic partnership with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, increasing its free cash flow interest in the New Afton mine to 80.1%.
New Gold announced the results of its Board of Directors election at the Annual General Meeting held on May 14, 2024. Patrick Godin was re-elected with 99.53% of votes. Other directors like Thomas McCulley and Margaret Mulligan also received strong support.
The appointment of the auditor received 84.52% approval, and the 'Say on Pay' advisory vote saw a 98.84% approval rate. Detailed voting results can be found on SEDAR+.
New Gold has increased its free cash flow interest in the New Afton copper/gold mine to 80.1% by acquiring an additional stake from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, which now holds a 19.9% interest. The $255 million transaction will be funded through cash on hand, credit facility borrowings, and proceeds from a $150 million bought deal equity financing. The move is expected to boost free cash flow through enhanced production and cost-efficiency. The financing involves issuing 87.3 million shares at $1.72 each, potentially expandable by 15%. The transaction is set to close by the end of May 2024.
New Gold Inc. reports first quarter 2024 results with 70,898 gold ounces and 13.3 million pounds of copper produced, tracking annual guidance. Growth projects on track, aiming at increasing production over the next three years. Exploration efforts ramp up for sustainable production objectives.
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