New Gold (NGD) Scotiabank Mining Conference 2024 Presentation summary
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Scotiabank Mining Conference 2024 Presentation summary
12 Aug, 2025Strategic overview and investment highlights
Focus on long-term shareholder value with operational excellence and growth in gold and copper production, all assets located in Canada.
2024 gold production guidance of 300-310 koz, tracking in line with updated guidance.
Projected 35% increase in gold and 60% increase in copper production from 2023 to 2026.
Enhanced financial flexibility with $459 million liquidity and no debt due until 2027.
Portfolio and operational performance
Two core operations: Rainy River (Ontario, open pit/underground) and New Afton (BC, underground block cave).
Rainy River 2024 guidance: 230-240 koz gold; New Afton: 60-70 koz gold, 50-60 Mlb copper.
Rainy River mine life to 2031, New Afton to 2030, with opportunities for extension.
C-Zone at New Afton achieved commercial production in Q4 2024, driving growth.
Production, cost, and capital guidance
Targeting 42% production growth, aiming for a sustainable platform of ~600 koz gold equivalent per year until at least 2030.
51% reduction in all-in sustaining costs (AISC) and 77% reduction in growth capital over next three years.
2024 consolidated gold production expected at 300-310 koz, copper at 50-60 Mlb.
2024 AISC per gold ounce expected at $1,240-$1,340, with total capital at $290-$330 million.
Latest events from New Gold
- Gold and copper output will rise sharply as costs fall and mine lives extend at both core assets.NGD
Corporate presentation - $7B merger forms a $20B North American mining leader with strong cash flow, closing H1 2026.NGD
M&A Announcement - Record Q3 production, free cash flow, and debt reduction support a strong outlook.NGD
Q3 2025 - Production growth, cost reduction, and mine life extensions drive strong free cash flow outlook.NGD
Guidance - Record free cash flow and robust mine performance support strong 2025 guidance.NGD
Q2 2025 - Record Q3 revenue and free cash flow achieved as costs fell and production milestones were met.NGD
Q3 2024 - Strong Q2 cash flow and project progress set up higher H2 production and lower costs.NGD
Q2 2024 - Strong Q1 results, full New Afton consolidation, and robust outlook for growth and cash flow.NGD
Q1 2025 - Record revenue, cost discipline, and project advances set up major production and cash flow growth.NGD
Q4 2024