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Our People, Our Community, Our Environment

May 15, 2020

Our People
 
At Rainy River, we strive to achieve a zero-accident workplace through a strict health and safety program that applies to all operational staff, both contractors and employees. Our Health and Safety Department provides safety training and support to all departments, with a special focus on near-miss and hazard reporting.
 
Our Community
 
The Rainy River mine is an important direct and indirect contributor to the local and district economy. We proactively pursue mutually beneficial relationships with the community, local governments and Indigenous groups.
 
The Rainy River Mine is located near 16 First Nations and the local Métis Nation of Ontario community councils. By early 2018, New Gold had signed a total of eight agreements with First Nations and the Métis Nation of Ontario. These will provide a framework for ongoing dialogue on all matters related to the mine and establish mechanisms for communities to benefit from related employment, training and procurement opportunities. We also contribute to our local communities and regularly provide funding for various sporting, health and community groups as well as scholarships and donations.
 
Our Environment
 
Terrain in the vicinity of the Rainy River Mine is dominated by a distinct northwest to southeast divide known as the Rainy Lake-Lake of the Woods Moraine. Topography is relatively gentle, with relief ranging from zero southwest of the divide to up to 90 metres northeast of the divide. In areas of low relief, bedrock typically is overlain by glacial till, thick silts and clays and, in poorly drained areas, by thick peat. The Rainy River Mine occupies approximately 6,050 hectares, comprising 87 patented mining rights and surface rights claims (including eight leasehold interest mining rights and/or surface rights claims). In addition, the Company has a land package of approximately 17,240 hectares surrounding the mine site, including patented mining rights and/or surface rights and unpatented claims. All unpatented claims are in good standing and assessment work credits are sufficient to maintain that standing for several years.
 
Water management and conservation are essential, and we strive to minimize water use through recycling and reuse, and by preventing water discharge from the site. We use reclaimed water from the pit and ensure that no surface water is discharged from the site.
 
Air quality is constantly monitored, and dust suppressant is used in areas of high traffic. A dust mitigation plan has been adopted to ensure that the site does not impact negatively on the local air shed.
 
We recycle waste whenever possible, including office paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastics and batteries, fluorescent lights and used tires, to minimize consumption and reduce landfill and greenhouse gas generation. All wastes are treated according to laws and regulations.

Source: https://www.newgold.com/responsibility/assets/rainy-river/default.aspx

Project Buyer (Temp)

As an integral part of New Gold’s Project Procurement team, the Project Buyer will provide support to the Capital Projects group. 

Major Materials Warehouse Technician - 7/7 Rotation

The role of the Major Material Warehouse Technician is responsible for the managing of all the major materials (fuel, oils, mill reagents, tires, drilling materials etc.) to support the mine operations. 

Senior Inventory Management Analyst - Relocation Required

The Senior Inventory Management Analyst leads the management of Rainy River Mine Inventory to sustain site operations. 

Warehouse Technician - 7/7 Rotation - No Camp - Relocation Required

The role of Warehouse Technician is to ensure the efficient operation of all warehouse activities. 

Lead Environment Technician - Relocation Required

As a member of the New Gold Rainy River team, the Lead Environmental Technician demonstrates commitment and compliance with company Health & Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility policies and procedures. 

Mine Superintendent - 14/14 Rotation - Camp & Travel

The role of Mine operations Superintendent is to oversee the safe and efficient extraction of ore through the supervision and control of mining department activities such as budgeting, planning staffing and cost control.  

Senior Underground Mine Engineer - Relocation Required

The Senior Mine Engineer will provide clarity and focus for the engineering group to achieve and surpass the mine’s safety and production targets and to add value to the operation. 

Construction & Engineering Superintendent

The Engineering & Construction Superintendent is expected to be a safety leader on site and thus will be required to demonstrate experience in executing work with a safety focus and an emphasis on human performance.

Senior Hydrogeologist/Water Resource Engineer

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