Blackwater Project Office - New Gold
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At <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>, we know our growth and success depend on the long-term economic, socialand environmental sustainability of each of the communities in which we live and work.Pictured, above: <strong>Blackwater</strong> Exploration Development <strong>Project</strong>Overview of <strong>Blackwater</strong> site looking northwest<strong>Blackwater</strong> –Exploration/Development<strong>Project</strong><strong>New</strong> Afton –Development<strong>Project</strong>Mesquite –OperationCerro San Pedro –OperationEl Morro –Development<strong>Project</strong>Peak <strong>Gold</strong> Mines –Operations100% <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>100% <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>100% <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>100% <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>30% <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>,70% <strong>Gold</strong>corp Inc.(operator)100% <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>Vanderhoof, BCWest of Kamloops, BCImperial County,CaliforniaCerro San Pedro,MexicoEast of Vallenar,Northern ChileCobar, <strong>New</strong> SouthWales, Australia106 employees146 contractors439 employees478 contractors279 employees435 employeesNo <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>employees297 employeesPotential open pit,gold, silver mineUnderground copper,gold and silver mineOpen pit gold mineOpen pit gold andsilver mineOpen pit copper andgold projectUnderground gold andcopper mineStart up scheduled formid-2012In production since2008In production since2007In production since19921GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
Establishing Roots in VanderhoofThe <strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Project</strong> <strong>Office</strong> is your source for current information aboutthe project.The office will be open from 8:00 to 4:30 weekdays. Kathie LaForge,Janice Baker and Amber Teed will be here to answer your questions.While you’re in the office, don’t forget to sign the guest book, so we can keepyou informed.We want to hearfrom you.Let us know whatyou think about theproject and how you’dlike to see it make aJanice BakerKathie LaForgeAmber Teedpositive contributionto your family and yourcommunity.www.newgold.com2GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
We are committed to making apositive contribution to thecommunity and the regionThe <strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Project</strong> is being developed to meet internationally recognizedenvironmental standards and best practices.The project is subject to a comprehensive Provincial and Federal EnvironmentalAssessment Process.Submit <strong>Project</strong>DescriptionThis will determinewhether the <strong>Project</strong> isreviewableFollowing FederalNotice ofCommencement:1 st public commentperiodFirst Nations, local,provincial, and federalgovernments areinvited to form WorkingGroupApplication InformationRequirements (AIR)EAO will then specifythe information thatmust be included in theEA ApplicationOpen Houses and2 nd PublicComment periodbeginson AIREnvironmentalAssessment issubmittedOpen Houses andApplication Review(180 day reviewstage)3 rd publiccomment periodFederalComprehensiveStudy Reportcompletion:4 th publiccomment periodAssessmentReport and<strong>Project</strong> Decisionby MinistersFirst Nations Consultation3GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
We hire local people and purchaselocal goods and services wheneverpossible• 80% of the workforce is from the local region.• 20% of employees are First Nations.• Approximately 1,000 people would be employedduring construction and 400 during operations.• More than $40 million was spent in 2011.• The project expects to spend more than$100 million per year on BC goods and servicesas it advances.4GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
We are building on our experienceAT <strong>New</strong> AftonThe <strong>New</strong> Afton <strong>Project</strong> was guided by the2008 Participation Agreement, formed throughcontinuous consultation with First Nations.The Participation Agreement formalized:• Environmental considerations• Education and scholarships• Employment and contract opportunities• Financial participationOver 20% of the <strong>New</strong> Afton workforce isFirst Nations.Significant spending is allocated to First Nations’businesses.First Nations have been awarded contracts inconstruction, catering, maintenance, securityand environmental monitoring.5GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
We strive to be a full-partner in thecommunity and the region<strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> actively supports community-building and economic diversity activities.<strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>’s corporate responsibilityobjectives are to:• Operate in a responsible manner• Minimize the environmental impactof our operations• Ensure the health and safety of ouremployees, contractors and visitors• Prevent pollution and practiceprogressive rehabilitation• Demonstrate our commitment tofostering sustainable communitiesPeak’s Senior Environmental <strong>Office</strong>r with a Kultarr, a native andendangered species in <strong>New</strong> South Wales6GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
The <strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Project</strong> is in theExploration PHASEDiscoveryExploration work includes:• Exploration drilling to define the size of the<strong>Blackwater</strong> ore body• Systematic exploration of the propertythrough geological mapping, soil, stream andtill sampling and geophysical surveysClosure &ReclamationOperation2017Construction2015EnvironmentalAssessment2013-2014Exploration2011-2012ResourceDelineationFeasibility20132011-2013The <strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Project</strong> is situated alongthe northern flanks of Mt. Davidson in theNechako Plateau, approximately 160 kmsouthwest of Prince George and 110 kmsouthwest of Vanderhoof.The project site is located outside the<strong>Blackwater</strong> watershed, does not infringe on theAlexander Mackenzie/Grease Trail and doesnot involve any major river crossings or lakes.GibralterWilliams Lake<strong>New</strong> ProsperityMount Polley MineMineralResourceAreaMountDavidsonCamp7GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
The <strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Project</strong> is in theExploration PHASEAt the site you will find a 230 person camp,including a cafeteria, recreation centre, corelogging and storage facilities and 17 kilometresof upgraded access road.In 2012, drilling will continue to delineate theresource and gather the information necessaryto complete the Feasibility Study.Northern lights on <strong>Blackwater</strong>’s new recreation building8GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
We are committed to making a positivecontribution to First Nations andBC CommunitiesPreliminary forecasts indicate the <strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Gold</strong><strong>Project</strong> would create:• Approximately 800 person-years ofemployment and 4,000 person-years of direct,indirect and induced employment duringconstruction• Approximately 400 direct jobs and more than1,000 person-years of employment benefits toBritish Columbia each year the mine operates• More than $100 million spent annually on BCgoods and services• Wages and benefits of more than $75 millionduring construction and $25 million per yearduring operationsLocal communities will experience the majority ofthe employment benefits.9GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
NEW GOLD IS COMMITTED TO BUILDINGSTRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH FIRST NATIONSThe <strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Project</strong> has alreadyhired 26 First Nations employees as campattendants, labourers, environmental monitors,geotechnical assistants, lab technicians andcore cutters.In partnership with the BC Aboriginal MineTraining Association, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> provided50% funding for a Drill Core Technician/FieldExploration program put on by NorthwestCommunity College. A number of graduatesfrom this program may be hired into CoreCutter and Exploration Field Assistant roles at<strong>Blackwater</strong>.Members of L’hooskuz Dene, Ulkatcho,Saik’uz, Nazko, Kispiox, Kitselas, Kwadachaand Lake Babine First Nations, as well as Metispeople are currently working on the <strong>Blackwater</strong><strong>Project</strong>.10GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
nathan patrick works as a crusherat the vanderhoof sample prep lab,new gold, inc.The prep lab is located in Vanderhoof andcurrently employs approximately 30 people,including eight First Nations employees. Labstaff are responsible for the layout, crushingand pulverizing of the core samples that comefrom <strong>New</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>’s <strong>Blackwater</strong> exploration site.John Togyi ,Sample Prep LabSupervisor“This job benefits me ina lot of ways. I can helpmy family out whenthey need it. I can startbuilding my credit up soI can start getting nicethings for myself andfamily members andsometime in life starta family knowing I cansupport them.”Nathan Patrick,Sample Prep Lab–Nathan PatrickCrusher11GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
Shillestead BrookStuart Rive rMandalay CreekSaxton CreekNorman CreekChilako RiverEuchiniko RiverCHESLATTA 1 (INCLS. 11 PCLS)UNCHA LAKE 13AWESTERN ISLAND 14SKINS LAKE 16BEASTERN ISLAND 13BINTA LAKE 2BAPTISTE LOUIS 8KNAPP LAKE 6ALEXIS THOMAS 1A16STELLAQUO 1TARGE CREEK 15NAUTLEY 1Fraser LakeFraser Lake YENSISCHUCK 3Fort FraserSEASPUNKUT 4FRASER LAKE 2FONDEUR 9CLUSTALACH 5OLD COUNTRY MEADOW 4CORKSCREW CREEK 9STONY CREEK 1LAKETOWN 3CORKSCREW CREEK 10NOONLA 6SACKANITECLA 2SINKUT LAKE 816HOLY CROSS LAKE 3MURRAY LAKE 4TATUK LAKE 7LEON 14TATELKUS LAKE 28KUSHYA CREEK 7KUSHYA CREEK 12KLUSKUS 1SUNDAYMAN'S MEADOW 3YALADELASSLA 4KLOYADINGLI 2KLUSKUS 14EUCHINICO CREEK 19EUCHINICO CREEK 17EUCHINICO CREEK 18TROUT LAKE ALEC 16Clear CreekShovel CreekGuyishton Lakele CreekNechako RiverBurnstead CreekTrankTatsutnai CreekOrmond CreekTatin C reekFour Mile Cree kTchesinkut CreekEndako RiverTchesinkut LakereekMoss CEvans CreekStern CreekEast Murray Cree kKnigh t CreekMurra y Cree kCroft CreekEngen CreekWest Engen CreekClarke CreekMudhole CreekTritt CreekFoste r Cree kBanguarel CreekFrançois LakeChilco CreekNegaard Creek<strong>Gold</strong>ie CreekBelisle CreekWeneezChowsunkut CreekUncha CreekLong LakeShaeffer LakeFaber LakeConservation LakeDanskinAcorn LakeBoyd LakeTachick LakeSmith Cre e kSaik'uzNithi Riv erUncha LakeTakysie CreekTahultzu C reekHulatt CreekNulki LakeFifteen CreekStony CreekSmall Trout LakeBinta LakeMapesMcKay CreekSob CreekMicks CreekBeaverdam CreekKhai CreekOotsanee LakeHogsback CreekMoxley LakeMollice LakeKnapp LakeAnzus LakeTatin LakeGreer CreekHallett LakeTahultzu LakeSinkut LakeCorkscre w CreekKnapp CreekDog CreekTarge CreekSather LakeCheslatta RiverCluculz Creekink ut Ri v erSUniversity LakeMulvaney LakeLlgitiyuz LakeEdlund LakeHewson LakeGetzuni LakePeace LakePrimer LakeTercer LakeCraig LakeWapoose LakeMartin LakeSegundo LakeRichmond LakeHaney LakeIsland LakeTrout LakeScott LakeMeuoon LakeCheskwa LakeGraham LakeSavory LakeOwl LakeGarry, LochEndako Marsh LakeCasey LakeMacDonald LakeHoly Cross LakeBorel LakeCabin LakeNolan LakeAdams LakeAlf LakeLaurie LakeTarge LakeStern LakeDeserter LakeMudhole LakeBentzi LakeMuskrat LakeTwentysix Mile LakeLawrence LakeTriangle LakeRognaas LakeSeas LakeCopley LakeOona LakeRoys LakeKlez LakeFoster LakesChowsunkut LakeDrywilliam LakeLorne LakeTheda LakeTrue Triangle LakeOrmond LakeRock LakeLimit LakeLaurence LakeBungalow LakeEtcho LakeStag LakeJoseph LakeMcLean LakeBelisle ReservoirDorman LakeLeg LakeCentre LakeLily LakeRorison LakeFirst LakeMilligan LakeLars PondWelch LakeHarlow LakeMarten Lake<strong>Gold</strong>ie PondHeart LakeNegaard LakeCircum LakeFountain LakeExpected LakeWonder LakeJanzé LakeBreadalbane LakeShanley LakeWaterlily LakeHogsback LakeMcKay LakeSob LakeWebber LakePaddle LakeEnz LakeChaoborus LakeMcDonell LakeHome LakeCrystal LakeFrank LakeTasa LakeBoomerang LakeBird CreekSwanson CreekRobison LakeFalse Hill LakeC utoff CreekMackenzie LakeDavidson LakeBird LakeSmith LakeSam Hardy LakeJohnson LakeSecord Lake Gluten LakeDuten LakeCicuta LakeFish LakeChief Gray LakeWren LakeVivian LakeCabin Cre ekProvis LakeLucas LakeHobson LakeArthur LakeFinger CreekKaiser LakeWillington LakeFinnie LakeProut LakeJardine LakeAndros LakeHawley Lake Ray LakeBostrom LakeThomas LakeBig Bend CreekFinger LakeOtter LakeStefiuk LakeLucas CreekSmolock LakeTatuk LakeTatuk CreekWhite Eye LakeEmmett LakeKobes LakeFire LakeLavoie CreekHoult LakeJohny LakeExpansion LakeMountain LakeSlims LakeInez LakeSchjelderup CreekChela slie RiverYellow Moose LakeLavoie LakeTurff LakeVance LakeEast E rhorn CreekNechako ReservoirHay LakeHarp LakeTagai LakeCory LakeBrewster LakesGoose LakeBodley LakeKlunchatistli LakeCluculz LakeErhorn CreekAslin CreekComstock LakeTaiuk CreekBoat Lake CreekBatnuni LakeChutanli LakeChedakuz CreekNataniko CreekCapoose LakeBoat LakeHanham LakeChuniar LakeSwede CreekCapoose CreekTitetown LakeTatelkuz LakePurdy LakeYimpakluk LakeNaltesby LakeEntiako RiverDavidson CreekVan Tine CreekCold Camp LakeEntiako LakeTop LakeWest Road (<strong>Blackwater</strong>) RiverSuscha LakePopulated PlaceStreamKluskoil LakeSuscha CreekTschick LakeDigital Road Atlas (Existing Roads)Proposed Mine Site FacilitiesCow LakeProposed Mine Site BoundaryTeepee LakeCaptain Harry LakeIndian ReserveJohnny LakeKuyakuz LakeF awnie CreekM athews CreekBaezae ko RiverMoose LakeLaidman LakeEuchiniko LakesSaxton LakeCobb LakeBednesti LakeNorman LakeEulatazella LakeLittle Bobtail LakePelican LakeBaezaeko RiverWilliamson LakeTsacha LakeKluskus LakesChinohchey CreekChinohchey CreekGravel CreekShamrock LakeWindsor LakeFranklin LakeDarby LakeKaykay LakeMillard LakePuttah LakePuttah CreekBeverly LakeHutchison CreekDahl CreekLittle Bobtail CreekLumpy LakeButcherflats CreekGesul Buhn CreekGesul BuhnTucker LakeBarton LakeTwin LakesMeadow LakeZippermouth LakeHolman LakeSheein LakeMoses LakeCotsworth LakeNuntzun LakeNazko RiverBreadalbane CreekTibbets CreekBreadalbane CreekKec CreekKluk CreekNine Mile CreekCheskwa CreekBaker CreekSam Ross CreekTchesinkut LakeTibbets CreekTibbets CreekRedmond CreekSnodgrass CreekJanzé CreekMcIntosh CreekPerry CreekAlf CreekFrançois LakeSouthbankStellako RiverRobertson CreekSweetnam CreekShort CreekPeace CreekCheslatta CarrierShovel CreekLeduc CreekLeona CreekNeuco CreekSouth <strong>Gold</strong>ie CreekSkin TyeeEndakoStellakoNadleh WhutenEngstrom CreekTachick CreekNulkiVanderhoofSinkut RiverNorth Stony CreekEsker CreekBourgeois CreekTetachuck RiverProposed Transmission LineLakeHighwayAlexander Mackenzie Heritage TrailArea of Power Line OptionsTl'oyedinli CreekKluskus CreekKushya RiverEntiako RiverOOTSA Road PermitKluskus FSRAccess Road0 2.5 5 10KilometresScale: 1:150,000Nechako River Watershed<strong>Blackwater</strong> River WatershedKluskusBaezaeko River Baezaeko RiverNazkoCLIENT:PROJECT:<strong>Blackwater</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Project</strong>Overview Map:\GIS\<strong>Project</strong>s\VE\VE52095_Richfield_<strong>Blackwater</strong>\Mapping\Other\Poster\120611_poster_map_footprint_v2.mxdSmall Trout Creek
THANK YOU FOR COMINGPlease leave us your questions and comments,and be sure to call or drop by again.We look forward to working with you to makea positive contribution to Vanderhoof and thesurrounding region.13GROWING NEW GOLD RESPONSIBLY
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