UNITED
STATES
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Form
6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the
month of July 2015.
Commission
File Number 001-31722
New
Gold Inc.
Suite
1800 – 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver,
British Columbia V7XC 1M9
Canada
(Address
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DOCUMENTS
FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
Exhibit |
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Description |
99.1 |
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News Release of July 20, 2015 - New Gold further enhances financial flexibility with $175 million Rainy River stream |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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NEW GOLD INC. |
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By: |
/s/
Lisa Damiani |
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Date: July
20, 2015 |
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Lisa
Damiani
Vice
President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
New Gold further enhances financial flexibility with $175 million
Rainy River stream
(All dollar figures are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated)
TORONTO, July 20, 2015 /CNW/ - New Gold Inc. ("New
Gold") (TSX:NGD) (NYSE MKT:NGD) today announces that the company has entered into a $175 million streaming agreement with
RGLD Gold AG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Gold Inc. ("Royal Gold"). Under the terms of the agreement, Royal Gold
will provide New Gold with a deposit of $175 million, to be used for the ongoing development of the company's Rainy River project
(the "Project"), in exchange for a percentage of the future annual gold and silver production from the Project.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
Upfront Deposit
| · | Royal Gold to provide New Gold with a $175 million deposit for the development
of the company's Rainy River project |
| · | $100 million paid at signing with the remaining $75 million to be paid
when 60% of the Project development capital has been spent; expected by mid-2016 |
Gold and Silver Stream Percentage
| · | New Gold to deliver 6.50% of the Project's gold production up to a total
of 230,000 ounces of gold, and 3.25% of the Project's gold production thereafter |
| · | New Gold to deliver 60% of the Project's silver production up to a total
of 3.1 million ounces of silver, and 30% of the Project's silver production thereafter |
Ongoing Cash Purchase Price
| · | In addition to the upfront deposit, Royal Gold to pay 25% of the average
spot gold or silver price at the time each ounce of gold or silver is delivered under the stream |
"This transaction provides our company with an attractive
cost of capital. It further strengthens our financial position as construction at Rainy River continues," stated Randall Oliphant,
Executive Chairman of New Gold. "By partnering with Royal Gold we have been able to secure over 20% of the remaining development
capital for less than 6% of the estimated future revenues. It increases Rainy River's rate of return to our equity holders by approximately
3%. In addition, we have structured the stream in a manner that maximizes our exposure to both the continued exploration potential
of the Rainy River district and long-term gold and silver prices."
"We are delighted that Royal Gold's enthusiasm for the
project is entirely consistent with ours and we look forward to completing the development of Rainy River for the benefit of all
stakeholders," added Mr. Oliphant.
"The Rainy River project fits well into our high-quality
portfolio and met all our criteria for new investments with nearly four million ounces of gold reserves, continued exploration
upside and projected cash costs below $600 per ounce," stated Tony Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal
Gold. "We are particularly pleased to add another piece of business in Canada and partner with New Gold - a company that is
well known for its development track record and operational expertise."
Additional Stream Agreement Details
Under the terms of the agreement, Royal Gold will provide
New Gold with a deposit of $175 million in exchange for the delivery by New Gold of a percentage of the future gold and silver
production from the Rainy River project. Royal Gold has paid $100 million of the deposit concurrent with entering into the transaction
and the remaining $75 million will be paid when 60% of the estimated Project development capital has been spent and other customary
conditions precedent are met. Based on the currently planned timing of development capital expenditures, it is estimated that 60%
of the Project development costs will have been spent by mid-2016.
Upon the start of production at Rainy River, New Gold will
deliver 6.50% of the Project's monthly gold production and 60% of the monthly silver production to Royal Gold until a total of
230,000 ounces of gold and 3.1 million ounces of silver have been delivered (the "Ounce Thresholds"). Once each of the
Ounce Thresholds has been satisfied, the stream percentage for that metal will decrease by 50% such that New Gold will be required
to deliver 3.25% of the Project's gold production and 30% of the silver production. In addition to the $175 million deposit, Royal
Gold will be required to pay New Gold in cash 25% of the average spot gold price and silver price at the time the stream ounces
are delivered.
The gold and silver stream will cover future production from
New Gold's current Rainy River land package, plus an additional two-kilometre area of interest, but excluding any potential future
mineralization discovered on New Gold's Off Lake exploration claims located several kilometres to the northeast of the Rainy River
deposit.
Rainy River Project Update
Development activity at New Gold's Rainy River project, located
in northwestern Ontario, has continued to advance on schedule, with first production remaining on target for mid-2017. Over its
first nine years of full production, the 21,000 tonne per day, combined open pit-underground operation is expected to produce an
average of 325,000 ounces of gold per year at well below industry average costs.
RAINY RIVER – SECOND QUARTER 2015 PROJECT UPDATES
| · | Permits to enable commencement of major earthworks construction received
in May |
| · | Detailed engineering – on schedule and approximately 95% complete
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| · | Construction-related activities progressing on schedule |
| · | Temporary accommodation facility – 80% complete |
| · | First major earthworks for the process plant site commenced in May; scheduled
for completion in the fourth quarter of 2015 |
| · | Delivery of initial truck fleet and shovels scheduled for the third quarter
of 2015 |
| · | Delivery of mills scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015 |
| · | Five prospective areas within five-kilometre radius of mine development
area identified for future drill testing |
Capital expenditures at Rainy River during the second quarter
totalled $32 million, bringing the project development capital spending through June 30, 2015 to $119 million. Through mid-2015,
New Gold has spent 14% of the total development capital estimate of $877 million.
New Gold Financial Flexibility
The completion of the stream transaction will provide New
Gold with a further $175 million of financial flexibility which supplements the liquidity already available to the company from
its current cash balance, future free cash flow generation from its four operations and New Gold's revolving credit facility.
New Gold's June 30, 2015 cash balance of $327 million together
with Royal Gold's full $175 million deposit and the amount available for drawdown under New Gold's revolving credit facility provide
the company with approximately $738 million of liquidity relative to Rainy River's remaining project development capital of approximately
$760 million. The amount of free cash flow generated by New Gold's four operations over the coming two years will determine the
amount, if any, that is required to be drawn on the company's revolving credit facility to complete the development of Rainy River.
In 2014, New Gold's net cash generated from operations less sustaining capital expenditures was $143 million.
The company looks forward to advancing the Rainy River project
and providing further updates on its development through the remainder of 2015 and beyond.
New Gold will discuss the transaction as part of the company's
second quarter earnings call scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.
CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
New Gold plans to release its second quarter 2015 financial
results after market close on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. A webcast and conference call to discuss these results and the streaming
transaction will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Participants may listen to the webcast by registering
on our website at www.newgold.com. You may also listen to the conference call by calling toll free 1-888-231-8191, or 1-647-427-7450
outside of the U.S. and Canada. A recorded playback of the conference call will be available until August 31, 2015 by calling toll
free 1-855-859-2056, or 1-416-849-0833 outside of the U.S. and Canada, passcode 76281198. An archived webcast will also be available
until October 28, 2015 at www.newgold.com.
ABOUT NEW GOLD INC.
New Gold is an intermediate gold mining company. The company
has a portfolio of four producing assets and three significant development projects. The New Afton Mine in Canada, the Mesquite
Mine in the United States, the Peak Mines in Australia and the Cerro San Pedro Mine in Mexico, provide the company with its current
production base. In addition, New Gold owns 100% of the Rainy River and Blackwater projects, both in Canada, as well as 30% of
the El Morro project located in Chile. New Gold's objective is to be the leading intermediate gold producer, focused on the environment
and social responsibility. For further information on the company, please visit www.newgold.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information contained in this news release, including
any information relating to New Gold's future financial or operating performance, is "forward looking". All statements
in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that New
Gold expects to occur are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical
facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects",
"is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "targeted", "estimates", "forecasts",
"intends", "anticipates", "projects", "potential", "believes" or variations of
such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would",
"should", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative
connotation of such terms. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements with respect to: payment
of the remaining $75 million from Royal Gold and the timing of such payment, expected production, costs and operating parameters
of the Rainy River project; expected timing for production from Rainy River and the expected development cost; sources of future
liquidity to fund the construction of Rainy River; and expected timing of activities and deliveries at Rainy River.
All forward-looking statements in this news release are based
on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and are subject to important risk factors and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond New Gold's ability to control or predict. Certain material assumptions regarding such forward-looking
statements are discussed in this news release, New Gold's annual and quarterly management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A"),
its Annual Information Form and its Technical Reports filed at www.sedar.com. In addition to, and subject to, such assumptions
discussed in more detail elsewhere, the forward-looking statements in this news release are also subject to the following assumptions:
(1) there being no significant disruptions affecting New Gold's operations and development activities; (2) political and legal
developments in jurisdictions where New Gold operates, or may in the future operate, being consistent with New Gold's current expectations;
(3) the accuracy of New Gold's current mineral reserve and resource estimates; (4) the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar
and U.S. dollar being approximately consistent with current levels; (5) prices for diesel, natural gas, fuel oil, electricity and
other key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; (6) equipment, labour and materials costs increasing on
a basis consistent with New Gold's current expectations; (7) arrangements with First Nations and other Aboriginal groups in respect
of Rainy River being consistent with New Gold's current expectations; (8) all required permits, licenses and authorizations being
obtained from the relevant governments and other relevant stakeholders within the expected timelines; and (9) the results of the
feasibility study for the Rainy River projects being realized.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates
and assumptions that are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results,
level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such factors include, without limitation: significant capital requirements and the availability and management of capital
resources; additional funding requirements; price volatility in the spot and forward markets for metals and other commodities;
fluctuations in the international currency markets and in the rate of exchange between the Canadian and U.S. dollar; discrepancies
between actual and estimated production, between actual and estimated reserves and resources and between actual and estimated metallurgical
recoveries; changes in national and local government legislation in Canada; taxation; the speculative nature of mineral exploration
and development, including the risks of obtaining and maintaining the validity and enforceability of the necessary licenses and
permits and complying with the permitting requirements of each jurisdiction in which New Gold operates; the uncertainties inherent
to current and future legal challenges New Gold is or may become a party to; loss of key employees; rising costs of labour, supplies,
fuel and equipment; actual results of current exploration; uncertainties inherent to mining economic studies including the feasibility
study for Rainy River; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents; labour disputes; defective title
to mineral claims or property or contests over claims to mineral properties; unexpected delays and costs inherent to consulting
and accommodating rights of First Nations and other Aboriginal groups; uncertainties with respect to obtaining all necessary surface
and other land use rights or tenure for Rainy River; and risks, uncertainties and unanticipated delays associated with obtaining
and maintaining necessary licenses, permits and authorizations and complying with permitting requirements. In addition, there are
risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental events and
hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion losses (and the
risk of inadequate insurance or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks) as well as "Risk Factors" included
in New Gold's Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed on and
available at www.sedar.com.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance,
and actual results and future events could materially differ from those anticipated in such statements. All of the forward-looking
statements contained in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements. New Gold expressly disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
SOURCE New Gold Inc.
%CIK: 0000800166
For further information: Hannes Portmann, Vice President,
Corporate Development, Direct: +1 (416) 324-6014, Email: info@newgold.com
CO: New Gold Inc.
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