TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - New Gold Inc. ("New
Gold" or the "Company") (TSX:NGD) (NYSE American:NGD) announces the
appointment of Robert J. Chausse as
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective
immediately. Rob brings with him more than 25 years of
international finance experience, exclusively in the mining sector,
which will enhance the collective expertise of the leadership team
as we reposition New Gold as a leading, Canadian-focused
intermediate producer. The Company also announces the departure of
Paula Myson, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer.
Most recently, Rob was Chief Financial Officer of Richmont Mines
Inc. until the sale of the company to Alamos Gold Inc. in
November 2017, prior to which he was
Chief Financial Officer at Stornoway Diamonds (2016) and Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AuRico Gold (2013 to 2015). His past experience
also includes Vice President of Finance, Operations and Projects
for Kinross Gold (2009 to 2013). He
also served as Chief Financial Officer for Baffinland Iron Mines
Corporation (2006 to 2009) and held increasingly senior positions
with Barrick Gold (1998 to
2006).
"I am very pleased to have another opportunity to work with Rob,
particularly at this pivotal point in the Company's history. As a
proven leader, Rob's impressive track record and extensive industry
experience will be invaluable as we reposition New Gold for
long-term success and shareholder value creation," stated
Renaud Adams, President
and Chief Executive Officer. "On behalf of the entire New Gold
team, I would like to thank Paula for her contributions over the
past 14 months, and we wish her all the best with her future
endeavours. I personally want to thank her for her hard work,
dedication and professionalism as well as her assistance during my
transition."
About New Gold Inc.
New Gold is a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company.
The Company has a portfolio of three producing assets in top-rated
jurisdictions. The New Afton and Rainy River Mines in Canada, and the Cerro San Pedro Mine in
Mexico (which transitioned to
residual leaching in 2016), provide the Company with its current
production base. In addition, New Gold owns 100% of the Blackwater
project located in Canada. New
Gold's objective is to be a leading intermediate gold producer,
focused on the environment and social responsibility. For further
information on the Company, please visit www.newgold.com.
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