New Gold

New Gold has supported the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) conservation initiatives in British Columbia’s southern interior since 2011. Operating within the Kamloops area, New Gold has chosen to support NCC’s conservation activities in that landscape as part of its commitment to sustainability and supporting the communities in which it works.

“New Afton Mine’s support for the NCC underscores our commitment to environmental initiatives centered on projects that protect and enhance biodiversity, such as the conservation of critical habitats, wetlands rehabilitation, grasslands reclamation, and promotion of water stewardship,” said Luke Holdstock, Environment, Lands, and Permitting Manager at New Afton. “NCC’s wetland fencing project was a great opportunity for New Afton to support biodiversity enhancement and improve a variety of key ecosystem components. We are happy to see the positive impact that our sponsorship can have and appreciate the effort that organizations like NCC are investing in our local environment."

In 2024, New Gold contributed $23,000 through their Community Investment Program toward two wetland fencing projects within the Bunchgrass Hills Conservation Area.

Bunchgrass Hills Conservation Area is a vast expanse of native grasslands, forests and wetlands south of Kamloops. Formerly part of the historic Stump Lake Ranch, the conservation area continues to support sustainable cattle grazing while being managed for conservation. NCC has established collaborations with ranchers in the Nicola Valley and beyond, seeking to strike a balance between conserving native grasslands and promoting sustainable ranching practices.

The fencing projects will prevent livestock from accessing sensitive wetlands, reduce trampling and erosion, and help promote vegetation growth and wetland function. Properly functioning wetlands provide habitat for various species and deliver essential ecosystem services, such as water retention and filtration.

We thank New Gold for supporting NCC’s stewardship initiatives in BC’s southern interior.