EX-99.5.4 9 dex9954.htm CONSENT OF ENGINEER (MIKE THOMAS)

Consent of Engineer (Mike Thomas)

Exhibit 5.4

CONSENT OF MIKE THOMAS

Reference is made to the Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 (the “Annual Report”) of New Gold Inc. (the “Company”), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

I hereby consent to the reference to my name under the headings “Narrative Description of the Business – Mineral Projects – The New Afton Project” and “Interests of Experts” in the Company’s Annual Information Form and to all other references to my name included or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report.

/s/ Michael Jeremy Thomas

Michael Jeremy Thomas

Title: MAusIMM(CP)

March 25, 2008