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Dec. 31, 2021
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
Description of business and nature of operations | Description of business and nature of operationsNew Gold Inc. (“New Gold” or the “Company”) is an intermediate gold mining company engaged in the development and operation of mineral properties. The assets of the Company, directly or through its subsidiaries, are comprised of the Rainy River Mine in Canada (“Rainy River”), the New Afton Mine in Canada (“New Afton”), and the Cerro San Pedro Mine in Mexico (in reclamation) (“Cerro San Pedro” or "CSP"). The Company also holds a 5% equity stake in Artemis Gold Inc., and other Canadian-focused investments.The Company is a corporation governed by the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American under the symbol NGD. The Company’s registered office is located at 925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1600, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3L2, Canada.

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