Investor Day 2014February 6, 2014
Agenda – February 6, 2014
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10:00 – 11:30am Investor Day Presentation including Q&A
11:30 – 12:00pm Additional discussion and Q&A
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch
Discussion topics
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Introduction and company overview Randall Oliphant
2013 operational results Ernie Mast
2014 outlookErnie Mast/Brian Penny
Development projects Robert Gallagher
Health, safety and corporate social responsibility Robert Gallagher
2013 year-end reserves, resources and exploration Mark Petersen
New Afton performance review, expansion project details and C-zone updateKurt Keskimaki/ Mark Petersen
Conclusion Randall Oliphant
Cautionary statements
All monetary amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated
Total cash costs shown net of by-product sales unless otherwise stated
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain information contained in this presentation, including any information relating to New Gold’s future financial or operating performance are “forward looking”. All statements in this presentation, other thanstatements of historical fact, which address events or developments that New Gold expects to occur are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts andare generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “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 thenegative connotation of such terms. Forward-looking statements in this presentation include, among others, statements with respect to: guidance for production, cash costs and all-in sustaining costs (and itscomponents) and for growth capital expenditures, including the expected drivers of those figures and the nature and amount of particular expected expenditures; the expected throughput and recovery rates at NewAfton; planned modifications to the New Afton Mine and mill, the expected timeline, outcomes, cost and payback period of any such modifications; planed modifications to other operations; expected future miningactivities; planned exploration expenditures (and their accounting treatment) and drilling activities and costs; exploration potential and the goals and expected results of future exploration activities; the estimation ofmineral reserves and resources and the realization of such estimates; the results of the Rainy River and Blackwater feasibility studies, including the expected production, costs, stripping ratio, mining andprocessing method and rate, stockpiling plan, recovery rates, mine life, infrastructure, NPV, IRR and payback period (and related sensitivities associated with each project; the potential annual production, cashcosts and capital costs, and the potential for a block cave, at the El Morro project; the timing of permitting activities and environmental asse ssment processes; and the timeline for development of Rainy River,including targeted timing for commissioning and full production.
All forward-looking statements in this presentation 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 our forward-looking statements are discussed in this presentation, New Gold’s MD&A, its AnnualInformation 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 presentation arealso subject to the following assumptions: (1) there being no significant disruptions affecting New Gold’s operations; (2) political and legal developments in jurisdictions where New Gold operates, or may in thefuture 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,Australian dollar, Mexican Peso 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 withcurrent levels; (6) labour and material costs increasing on a basis consistent with New Gold’s current expectations; (7) permitting and arrangements with First Nations and other Aboriginal groups in respect ofRainy River and Blackwater being consistent with New Gold’s current expectations; (8) all environmental approvals (including the environmental asse ssment process for the Blackwater and Rainy River projects),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 studies for the RainyRiver and Blackwater projectsbeing 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 ofactivity, 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; pricevolatility in the spot and forward markets for commodities; fluctuations in the international currency markets and in the rates of exchange of the currencies of Canada, the United States, Australia, Mexico and Chile;discrepancies between actual and estimated production, between actual and estimated reserves and resources and between actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries; changes in national and localgovernment legislation in Canada, the United States, Australia, Mexico and Chile or any other country in which New Gold currently or may in the future carry on business; taxation; controls, regulations and politicalor economic developments in the countries in which New Gold does or may carry on business; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining and maintaining thevalidity and enforceability of the necessary licenses and permits and complying with the permitting requirements of each jurisdiction in which New Gold operates, including, but not limited to: in Canada, obtainingthe necessary permits for the Blackwater and Rainy River projects; in Mexico, where Cerro San Pedro has a history of ongoing legal challenges related to our environmental authorization (EIS); and in Chile, wherethe courts have temporarily suspended the approval of the environmental permit for El Morro; the lack of certainty with respect to foreign legal systems, which may not be immune from the influence of politicalpressure, corruption or other factors that are inconsistent with the rule of law; the uncertainties inherent to current and future legal challenges New Gold is or may become a party to; diminishing quantities orgrades of reserves and resources; competition; loss of key employees; additional funding requirements; rising costs of labour, supplies, fuel and equipment; actual results of current exploration or reclamationactivities; uncertainties inherent to mining economic studies including the feasibility studies for Rainy River and Blackwater; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents; labourdisputes; 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 otherAboriginal groups; uncertainties with respect to obtaining all necessary surface and other land use rights or tenure for Rainy River; risks, uncertainties and unanticipated delays associated with obtaining andmaintaining necessary licenses, permits and authorizations and complying with permitting requirements, including those associated with the environmental assessment processe s for Blackwater and Rainy River.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 unexpectedformations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks) a s well as “Risk Factors” included in New Gold’s
disclosure documents 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 statementscontained in this presentation are qualified by these cautionary statements. New Gold expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of newinformation, eventsor otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The preliminary information provided for production, sales, total cash costs(1) and all-in sustaining costs(2) are approximate figures and may differ from the final results in the 2013 annual audited financialstatements and management’s discussion and analysis. The footnotes to this presentation contain important information, refer to appendices and endnotes found at the end of the presentation. For those viewingthe webcast, the full presentation including appendicesand endnotesisavailable on New Gold’swebsite at www.newgold.com.
Portfolio of assets
in top-ratedjurisdictions
Invested and
experienced team
Amonglowest-cost
producers with established track record
Peer-leading growth pipeline
A history of value creation
New Gold investment thesis
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18.5 Moz gold reserves
~$80 million investment by
Board & Management
Targeting ~$825/oz all-in
sustaining costs(1)
~900 Koz annual production
potential from growth projects
+300% increase in share price
since 2009
1. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2013 highlights
COMPLETED RAINY RIVER ACQUISITION
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• New Afton achieved ramp-up ahead of schedule
• Lowest total cash costs(1) in company history
• Achieved updated production outlook
$44/oz REDUCTION IN TOTAL CASH COSTS(1)
Prioritizing lower capital cost Rainy River project
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.
BALANCE SHEETCORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
OPERATIONS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT
+127%Gold Reserves PER SHARE
+22%Gold M&I Resources(2) PER SHARE
• Minimal dilution - 5.5% increase in shares outstanding
• Increased Canadian footprint
• 325 Koz annual production potential at low cost
• Continued exploration potential
$414 million in cash at end of 2013
Largest Gold Reserve in New Gold’s History
Collectively ~$80 million invested in New Gold
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Emerson Former Canadian Cabinet Minister
James Estey Former Chairman, UBS Securities Canada
Robert Gallagher President & Chief Executive Officer
Vahan Kololian Founder, Terra Nova Partners
MartynKonig Former Executive Chairman, European Goldfields
Pierre Lassonde Chairman, Franco-Nevada
Randall Oliphant Executive Chairman
Raymond Threlkeld Mining Consultant
Portfolio of assets in top-rated jurisdictions
Blackwater
New Afton
Rainy River
Mesquite
Cerro San Pedro
El Morro
Peak Mines
Mine Life: 17 years
Mine Life: 10 years
Mine Life: 14 years
Mine Life: 8+ years
Mine Life: 2+ years
Mine Life: 17 years
Mine Life: 6+ years
#2CANADA
#6UNITEDSTATES
#5MEXICO
#3CHILE
#1AUSTRALIA
OPERATING
DEVELOPMENT
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Mining investment – country rankings(1)
1. Rankings based on 25 countries evaluated in 2013 Behre Dolbear Report – 2013 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment: “Where Not to Invest”.
Lowest costs in company’s history
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FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2013
• Fourth quarter was the highest production quarter of 2013
• Met full year production and cost outlook
• 2013 lowest total cash costs(1) in New Gold’s history
• Fourth quarter and full year total cash costs(1) and all-in sustaining costs(2) further establish company’s low cost profile
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
107
398
Q4'13 FY 2013
$316$377
Q4'13 FY 2013
$883 $899
Q4'13 FY 2013
GOLD PRODUCTION (Koz)
TOTAL CASH COSTS(1) ($/oz)
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(2) ($/oz)
Significant increase in gold reserves per share
101. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.
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18.5
YE 2012 YE 2013
GOLD RESERVES(1) (Moz)
21.4
27.5
YE 2012 YE 2013
GOLD M&I RESOURCES(1) (Moz)
+127%per share
+22%per share
• Gold reserves increased by 10.7 million ounces during the year
• Attributable to establishing Blackwater reserves and accretive acquisition of Rainy River
• Silver reserves increased by 58.8 million ounces and copper reserves remained significant at 3.0 billion pounds
$414 mm
$100 mm
Liquidity Position $514 mm
Cash and Equivalents(1)
Undrawn Credit Facility(2)
Strong balance sheet
111. Cash and equivalents as at December 31, 2013.2. $50 million of total $150 million at year-end used for Letters of Credit.3. See Appendix 1 – Summary of debt for detailed breakdown of components of debt.
• Face value $878 million in long-term debt(3)
• Face value $300 million, 7.00% notes due in 2020
• Face value $500 million, 6.25% notes due in 2022
• $78 million in carried El Morro loan, payable out of El Morro project cash flow
2013 ACTUAL
398 Koz
2014 GUIDANCE
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2014 consolidated guidance
1. Gold sales expected to be in the same range as production.2. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. All total cash cost estimates (excluding historical amounts) in this presentation assume commodity price assumptions of: Gold - $1,300 per ounce, Silver - $20.00 per ounce, Copper - $3.25 per pound, and CDN/USD - $1.11, AUD/USD - $1.14, MXN/USD - $13.00.3. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. All all-in sustaining cost estimates (excluding historical amounts) in this presentation assume commodity price assumptions of: Gold - $1,300 per ounce, Silver - $20.00 per ounce, Copper - $3.25 per pound, and CDN/USD - $1.11, AUD/USD - $1.14, MXN/USD - $13.00.
380 –420 Koz
$377/oz $320 –$340/oz
$899/oz $815 –$835/oz
Gold production(1)
Total cash costs(2)
All-in sustaining costs(3)
• Continued gold production increases at New Afton offset by lower production forecast at Cerro San Pedro
• Copper production to increase by approximately 12 percent
• Depreciation of Canadian and Australian dollars benefits New Gold costs
• Total cash costs(2) and all-in sustaining costs(3) well below industry average
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Among lowest cost producers in industry
Industry
New Gold
2013
Incremental Benefit to NGD
Shareholder
$478
$465
2009
$782(2)
$377
New Gold versus Industry Average Total Cash Costs(1)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. New Gold total cash costs as at year-end 2013.2. Industry data per GFMS reports calculated net of by-product credits for the nine months ended September 2013.
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1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. General and administrative includes stock-based compensation and asset retirement obligation.3. Sustaining capital based on New Gold’s total 2014 estimated capital expenditures excluding expenditures related to growth-related initiatives.4. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2014 estimated all-in sustaining costs
Total cash costs(1) ~$330/oz
General and administrative(2) ~$90/oz
Exploration expense ~$35/oz
Sustaining capital(3) ~$370/oz
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(4) ~$825/oz
New Afton – A special asset
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87
102-112
First nine months of 2013 earnings from mine operations
New Afton = +58%
Gold (Koz)
72
78-84
Copper (Mlbs)
2013 2014E
2013 2014E
NEW AFTON
UpsideContribution
Jurisdiction Production
Near-term mill expansion
Longer-term C-zone potential
British Columbia, Canada
#2Country Ranking(1)
1. Rankings based on 25 countries evaluated in 2013 Behre Dolbear Report – 2013 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment: “Where Not to Invest”.
2015 to benefit further
from mill expansion
Peer-leading growth pipeline
• Growth projects’ production
potential equivalent to over 2x today’s production
• Blackwater and Rainy River acquisitions increased shares outstanding by 25% in total for potential ~175% increase in production
• Rainy River and Blackwater benefit significantly from Canadian dollar depreciation
• Rainy River $0.05 change in exchange rate equivalent to $141 million/2.8% change in pre-tax NAV/IRR
• Blackwater $0.05 change in exchange rate equivalent to $270 million/1.9% change in pre-tax NAV/IRR
Organic projects+900 Koz(1) per year
Rainy River
2014E Gold Production
Future Organic Growth Potential
El Morro
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Four current operations
Blackwater
New Afton Expansion
1. Based on ~325Koz annual production from Rainy River, ~485Koz annual production from Blackwater and ~90Koz annual production from El Morro as outlined in the feasibility studies for the projects.
155%
24% 23%
168%
30% 34%
3% 10%
(16%)
9% 7%
(14%)
(52%)(28%)
(52%)
310%
42%
(35%)
A history of value creation
Cumulative five-year share price outperformance versus gold price and S&P/TSX Global Gold Index
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S&P/TSX Global Gold Index(1)
Gold Price
New Gold (NYSE)
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Since January 2009
1. S&P/TSX Global Gold Index includes 37 gold companies in various stages of development/producti on.
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2013 operational results
2013 operations summary
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New Afton
• Achieved target throughput of 12,000 tonnes per day ahead of schedule
• During fourth quarter, 62 days at throughput rate above 12,500 tonnes per day
• Exceeded production guidance
Mesquite
• Negative model reconciliation led to mining of lower grade ore and updated production outlook
• Deeper areas of pit not as well defined
• Conducted infill drilling late in 2013 to support mine planning
• Slightly below production outlook range
Peak Mines
• Achieved record annual throughput
• Gold production increased by 5% over the prior year
• Achieved production guidance
Cerro San Pedro
• Pit wall movement led to adjusted 2013 mine plan and updated production outlook
• Mined lower grade ore at lower recoveries
• Fourth quarter began to demonstrate increased recoveries
• Above high end of production outlook range
201. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2013 consolidated operational results
GOLD PRODUCTION (Koz) COPPER PRODUCTION (Mlbs)SILVER PRODUCTION (Moz)
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(2) ($/oz)TOTAL CASH COSTS(1) ($/oz)
398
$377 $899
1.6 85
• High end of outlook• New Afton and Peak
Mines met guidance
• In line with outlook • High end of guidance
• In line with outlook • In line with outlook
2013 fourth quarter mine-by-mine operating results
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2013 FOURTH QUARTERGold production
(Koz)Total cash costs(1)
($/oz)All-in sustaining costs(2)
($/oz)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
New Afton 25 ($1,428) $12
Mesquite 35 $841 $988
Peak Mines 24 $778 $1,106
Cerro San Pedro 22 $911 $1,076
107 $316 $883
New Afton co-product cash costs(1)
Gold ($/oz) $391
Copper ($/lb) $1.08
2013 FOURTH QUARTER
• New Afton continues to perform well
• Mesquite had strongest quarter of 2013 as planned with higher grades
• Peak Mines all-in sustaining costs(2) decreased by over $200 per ounce from third quarter of 2013
• Cerro San Pedro achieved higher recoveries in each consecutive month during the quarter
2013 full year mine-by-mine operating results
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2013 FULL YEARGold production
(Koz)Total cash costs(1)
($/oz)All-in sustaining costs(2)
($/oz)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
New Afton 87 ($1,196) ($133)
Mesquite 107 $907 $1,108
Peak Mines 101 $850 $1,331
Cerro San Pedro 103 $676 $766
398 $377 $899
New Afton co-product cash costs(1)
Gold ($/oz) $486
Copper ($/lb) $1.19
2013 FULL YEAR
• New Afton throughput higher in each consecutive quarter during the year
• 5% increase in gold production at Peak Mines versus previous year
• Lowest total cash costs(1) in company’s history
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2014 outlook
241. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2014 consolidated guidance
GOLD PRODUCTION (Koz) COPPER PRODUCTION (Mlbs)SILVER PRODUCTION (Moz)
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(2) ($/oz)TOTAL CASH COSTS(1) ($/oz)
380 – 420
$320 – $340 $815 – $835
1.35 – 1.75 92 – 100
• Increased production at high margin New Afton offset by lower production at Cerro San Pedro
• Consistent with 2013 • 12% increase with both New Afton and Peak Mines higher
• Decrease driven by higher copper production and depreciation of Canadian and Australian dollars
• ~$75 per ounce decrease driven by lower total cash costs(1) and lower sustaining capital
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New Afton
GOLD PRODUCTION (Koz) COPPER PRODUCTION (Mlbs)
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(2) ($/oz)TOTAL CASH COSTS(1) ($/oz)
102 – 112 78 – 84
($1,260) –($1,240)
($620) –($600)
TOTAL CASH COSTS(1)
$440 –$460
$1.10 –$1.20
Co-Product Gold ($/oz) Co-Product Copper ($/lb)
• Copper price - $3.25 per pound (2013A - $3.23 per pound)
• Canadian dollar: U.S. dollar exchange –
$1.11
• $0.25 per pound change in copper equals ~$200 per ounce change in New Afton total cash costs
• $0.01 change in Canadian dollar equals ~$15 per ounce change in New Afton total cash costs
• Gold and copper production expected to increase due to:
• Increase in average annual throughput rate
• Increase in gold grades
• Costs benefit from targeted increase in copper production, depreciating Canadian dollar and decrease in sustaining capital costs
OVERVIEW
KEY ASSUMPTIONS AND SENSITIVITIES
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
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• Diesel comprises ~25% of Mesquite’s
total costs
• Rack diesel price most correlated to Brent oil price
• Diesel price - $3.25 per gallon
• Every $0.25 per gallon change in diesel price has ~$15 per ounce impact on total cash costs
• Production increase driven by planned mining of higher grades versus 2013
• Increase in costs attributable to increase in total tonnes mined
• Peak year for sustaining capital at Mesquite
Mesquite
GOLD PRODUCTION (Koz) OVERVIEW
KEY ASSUMPTIONS AND SENSITIVITIESALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(2) ($/oz)TOTAL CASH COSTS(1) ($/oz)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
113 – 123
$930 –$950
$1,310 –$1,330
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• Copper price - $3.25 per pound (2013A - $3.29 per pound)
• Australian dollar: U.S. dollar exchange – $1.14
• $0.25 per pound change in copper equals ~$40 per ounce change in Peak Mines total cash costs
• $0.01 change in Australian dollar equals ~$10 per ounce change in Peak Mines total cash costs
• Gold production in line with 2013
• Increase in copper production a result of increased copper grade and recovery
• Decrease in total cash costs a result of increased copper by-product revenue, depreciating Australian dollar and increased productivity through lower turnover
Peak Mines
GOLD PRODUCTION (Koz) COPPER PRODUCTION (Mlbs) OVERVIEW
KEY ASSUMPTIONS AND SENSITIVITIESALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(2) ($/oz)TOTAL CASH COSTS(1) ($/oz)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
95 – 105 14 – 16
$630 –$650
$1,065 –$1,085
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• Silver price - $20.00 per ounce (2013A – $23.61 per ounce)
• Mexican peso: U.S. dollar exchange –
$13.00
• $1.00 per ounce change in silver equals ~$15 per ounce change in Cerro San Pedro total cash costs
• $1.00 change in Mexican peso equals ~$50 per ounce change in Cerro San Pedro total cash costs
• Decrease in production reflects the increased strip ratio for Phase 5 pushback and mining of lower grade ore
• Increase in costs primarily driven by lower gold production, lower silver by-product revenue and increased volume of processing reagents
Cerro San Pedro
GOLD PRODUCTION (Koz) SILVER PRODUCTION (Moz) OVERVIEW
KEY ASSUMPTIONS AND SENSITIVITIESALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(2) ($/oz)TOTAL CASH COSTS(1) ($/oz)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
70 – 80 1.1 – 1.3
$1,030 –$1,050
$1,125 –$1,145
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2014 capital expenditures by category
New Afton
~$340 million
Sustaining Capital: ~$145 million Growth Capital: ~$195 million
Mesquite
Peak Mines
Cerro San Pedro
Rainy River
New Afton
Cerro San Pedro
Blackwater
Total Capital
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Growth capital
• Set out below is a breakdown of expected 2014 capital expenditures at each site divided into two categories – sustaining capital and growth capital (future production growth and mine life extension)
New Afton - $115 million
Rainy River - $105 million
Mesquite - $40 million
Sustaining capital
48%52%
100%
100%
• $60 million – ~2,500 metre development, two new trucks, dam raise and surface ventilation upgrade
• $35 million – mill expansion• $20 million – C-zone scoping level engineering and capitalized exploration
• $60 million – property, plant and equipment• $35 million – detailed engineering, studies, environmental monitoring and
permitting• $10 million – capitalized exploration
• $28 million – four new trucks and leach pad expansion• $12 million – major components/building and tank construction
2014 capital expenditures by category
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Peak Mines - $40 million
Cerro San Pedro - $28 million
100%
71%
• $20 million – two haul trucks and site maintenance• $20 million – capitalized development and capitalized exploration
• $20 million – capitalized stripping• $8 million – leach pad expansion
2014 capital expenditures by category
Growth capital Sustaining capital
New Gold’s 30% share of estimated 2014 El Morro capital costs of $6 million fully carried by Goldcorp Inc.
Blackwater - $15 million
100% • $10 million – permitting• $5 million – engineering studies
29%
Development projects
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Rainy River
Rainy River
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Gold Resource/UpsideSituated for Mine Development
#2
Ontario, Canada
Jurisdiction
Country Ranking(1)
+169 km2Land Package
2014 Feasibility StudyFirst nine years:
Multiple regional targets
RAINY RIVER
$613/ozTotal Cash Costs(2)
$736/ozAll-in Sustaining Costs(3)
325 KozAnnual Production
1.44 g/tGold Grade
1. Rankings based on 25 countries evaluated in 2013 Behre Dolbear Report – 2013 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment: “Where Not to Invest”.
2. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
3. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
4. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical
Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.
Flat terrain
Close to infrastructure
17km tie-in to power
+3.8 MozReserves(4)
+6.2 MozM&I Resources(4)
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• 21,000 tonne per day process plan with conventional crushing, grinding, leaching and carbon-in-pulp technology
• Targeted commissioning in 2016 with first year of full production in 2017
• 14-year mine life with direct processing of open pit and underground ore for first nine years and processing of a combination of stockpile and underground ore thereafter
• Development capital of $885 million inclusive of $70 million contingency (at $1.05 CDN/USD)
• $837 million at $1.11 CDN/USD
• Life-of-mine gold and silver recoveries of 91% and 64%
• Open pit mining schedule incorporates an elevated cut-off grade strategy during first nine years
Rainy River – Project overview
Indicative timeline
361. Indicative timeline is dependent on permit approvals and other variables. There is no assurance this timeline will be achieved or that the deposit will ever reach the production stage.
Final construction during commissioning
Ongoing consultation
Project Schedule
Feasibility Study
First Nations & Public Consultation
Engineering/Procurement
Environmental Assessment
Permitting
Construction
Production
2014 2015 2016 2017
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Blackwater
Blackwater
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UPSIDEGOLD RESOURCE
British Columbia, Canada
BLACKWATER
Regional UpsideSignificant Gold Resource
Jurisdiction 2013 Feasibility StudyFirst nine years:
#2Country Ranking(1)
8.2 MozReserves(2)
9.5 Moz M&I Resources(2)
$555/ozTotal Cash Costs(3)
$685/ozAll-in Sustaining Costs(4)
485 KozAnnual Production
~1,100 km2Land Package
Initial resource at Capoose
Multiple newly identified targets
1. Rankings based on 25 countries evaluated in 2013 Behre Dolbear Report – 2013 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment: “Where Not to Invest”.
2. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.3. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
4. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
17-yearMine Life
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• Conventional truck and shovel open pit mine with 60,000 tonne per day processing plant
• Simple, conventional flowsheet using whole ore leach process
• Low grade stockpiling strategy
• Development capital of $1,865 million inclusive of $190 million contingency (at $1.05 CDN/USD)
• $1,764 million at $1.11 CDN/USD
• Life-of-mine operational strip ratio of 1.88 to 1
• Life-of-mine gold and silver recoveries of 87% and 49%
• Conventional waste rock and Tailings Storage Facility
• Power supply from the hydroelectric power grid, via 140-kilometre transmission line
• Minimal off-site infrastructure required
• Good existing access road; water supply within 15 kilometres
• Low environmental risk and facility designed for closure
Blackwater – Project overview
El Morro
El Morro
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Chile
Higher Grade Block Cave Potential
EL MORRO
Unique Joint Venture Structure
Gold/Copper Reserve (30%) + Upside
Jurisdiction 2011 Feasibility Study (30%)
#3Country Ranking(1)
85 MlbsAnnual Copper Production
($700/oz)Total Cash Costs(2)
90 KozAnnual Gold Production
Goldcorp 70% partner
Funds 100% of capital
New Gold retains portion of cash flow from mine start-up
2.7 Moz Gold Reserve(3)
2.0 BlbsCopper Reserve(3)
Life of mine:
1. Rankings based on 25 countries evaluated in 2013 Behre Dolbear Report – 2013 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment: “Where Not to Invest”.
2. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
3. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.
421. Capital estimates based on December 2011 Feasibility Study.
El Morro (30%) – Funding structure
Funded by
$1.2 billioninterest at 4.58% ~ $2.7 billion 70%
20% 80%
• New Gold’s 30% share of development capital 100% carried
• Interest fixed at 4.58%
30% 70%
30%
Total Capital100%
~ $3.9 billion(1)
100% Average annual
cash flow
Carried funding repayment
Health, safety and corporate social responsibility
Overview
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• At New Gold, our commitment to corporate social responsibility is specified in our Health, Safety, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (“HSE & CSR”) Policy (the “Policy”)
POLICY
COMMITMENT
GOVERNANCE
• On the ground wherever we work, the organization, resources and commitment of our people are in place to actualize the Policy
• New Gold is a business participant of the UN Global Compact and has committed to its principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption
• New Gold is a signatory to the International Cyanide Management Code
• Our Sustainability Report, including detailed current and historical statistics, is published annually
• The HSE & CSR Committee of our Board of Directors provides oversight of our progress and adherence to the principles of our Policy
2013 highlights
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• Four operations without a lost time incident• Completed corporate safety management system
and standards implementation• Completed safety system audits on all operations
• The New Gold Environmental Management Standards were developed
• New Afton received ISO 14001 and 50001 certification
• Cerro San Pedro – Achieved substantial compliance with International Cyanide Management Code
• Mesquite – Additional trucks with increased fuel efficiency
• Cerro San Pedro – Fourth consecutive year recognized as socially responsible company by Mexican Centre for Philanthropy
• Procedures implemented for compliance with World Gold Council Conflict Free Gold Standard
SAFETY
ENVIRONMENT
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
Peak Mines Blackwater Rainy River New Afton CSP Mesquite New Gold
Lost
Tim
e In
jury
Fre
quen
cy R
ate(1
)Safety performance
461. Industry stats are supplied by those jurisdictions in which each mine are operating and is reflective of underground and surface operations as appropriate.2. ‘New Gold’ compares the average rate of injury for all New Gold operations versus average rate for all regulatory jurisdictions based on 200,000 hours.
New Gold 2012
New Gold 2013
2012 regional regulatory average
(2)
2013 recognition
New Afton has completed the safety system audit for the Work Safe Certificate of Recognition for safety system excellence
New Afton 2013 provincial underground mine rescue champions
Peak Mines received 2013 Environmental Achievement award
Cerro San Pedro received national recognition as socially responsible company
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2014 key objectives
Develop corporate safety orientation program
Complete implementation of Environment Management Standards at all operations
Achieve full compliance under cyanide code for Cerro San Pedro and Peak Mines
Advance environmental assessment for Rainy River and Blackwater
Implement community engagement and development management standards
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2013 year-end reserves, resources and exploration
Gold reserves and resources summary
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Proven and ProbableReserves
• Increase in gold reserves attributable to:• Blackwater conversion to reserves from completion of Feasibility
Study• Accretive acquisition of Rainy River
Measured and Indicated Resources
• 22% increase in resources per share• Over 18 million ounces now in Canada
YEAR-END 2012(1) YEAR-END 2013(2)
Proven and ProbableResources
7.8 Moz 18.5 Moz
Measured and Indicated Resources
21.4 Moz 27.5 Moz
Inferred Resources 4.4 Moz 4.2 Moz
1. Year-end 2012 Mineral Reserve and Resource information per Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2013.2. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.
Geographic breakdown
18.4 Canada
4.9 USA
3.0 Chile
0.8 Australia 0.4 Mexico
GOLD M&I RESOURCES(1) (Moz)– 27.5 Moz
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12.8 Canada
2.2 USA
2.7 Chile
0.4 Australia 0.4 Mexico
GOLD RESERVES (Moz)– 18.5 Moz
1. Reserves and Resources are as of December 31, 2013. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.
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Growing resource base
21.4
(0.7)
6.8
27.5
12/31/2012 Ounces mined 2013 Ounces added throughexploration/updated resource
estimates/accretive acquisition
12/31/2013
M&I GOLD RESOURCES(1) (Moz)
45 ounces per 1,000 shares
55 ounces per 1,000 shares
+22%
1. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.2. Year-end 2012 Mineral Reserve and Resource information per Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2013.
(2)
Year-end 2012 to Year-end 2013
• 6.1 million ounce increase in Measured and Indicated gold resources
• 16% increase in New Afton resources driven by C-zone
• 18% increase in Blackwater resources
• Accretive Rainy River acquisition
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Increasing gold leverage per share
33
41
45
55
YE 2010 YE 2011 YE 2012 YE 2013
M&I GOLD RESOURCES(1)(2) PER 1,000 SHARES
Track record of ‘per share’ growth in Measured and Indicated resources
1. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.2. Year-end 2010, 2011 and 2012 Mineral Reserve and Resource information per Annual Information Forms dated March 31, 2011, March 26, 2012 and March 27, 2013.
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Measured and Indicated resource contribution
27.5 MozGOLD
El Morro
125 MozSILVER
4.4 BlbsCOPPER
Blackwater (1)
Rainy River
Mesquite
El Morro
New Afton
CSP
Peak Mines
Blackwater (1)
CSP
Rainy River
New Afton
Peak Mines
El Morro
New Afton
Peak Mines
1. Blackwater inclusive of Capoose M&I resources. 2. Based on commodity price assumptions of: Gold - $1,300/oz; Silver - $20.00/oz; Copper - $3.25/lb.3. Mineral Resources are as of December 31, 2013. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”. Measured and Indicated Resources are inclusive of Reserves.
On a gold-equivalent basis at guided commodity prices, New Gold has ~41 million ounces(2) of Measured and Indicated resources(3)
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New Gold’s estimated exploration budget for 2014 is $50 million
• Capitalized: $30 million (included in sustaining capital total shown previously)
• Expensed: $20 million (approximately 70% related to current operations)
New Afton30,000-35,000
metres
Peak Mines45,000 metres
Blackwater10,000-15,000
metres
2014 exploration program overview
Rainy River
35,000-40,000 metres
1. Circle proportions are representative of both capitalized and expensed exploration for each respective asset.
Rainy River exploration
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• Intrepid resource drilled off and incorporated into Feasibility Study
• Condemnation drilling program approximately 40% complete by year end
• Improved ability to predict prospective ore horizons beneath surface cover
2013 ACHIEVEMENTS
2014 PROGRAM
Targeting resource expansion in near-mine environment
• Complete condemnation drilling program
• Test potential to expand open pit resource to west
• Explore prospective trends south of main mine area and extending from Intrepid Zone
Intrepid Zone
Blackwater exploration
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2013 Achievement
• Expanded exploration targeting coverage to ~50% of claim block
• 14 prospective target areas identified to date
• Seven new targets drill tested with favorable geology intercepted on six
and gold mineralization intercepted on three
• Acquired Key property immediately south of Blackwater deposit area
2014 Program
• Follow up favorable results at Van Tine, Fawn and earlier stage prospects
• Initiate exploration at Key
Peak Mines exploration
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• Near-mine exploration and resource conversion partially offset mine depletion
• Advanced earlier stage targets along regional Rookery fault trend
2013 ACHIEVEMENTS
2014 PROGRAM
Focus on reserves replacement in near-mine environment
• Convert Measured and Indicated resources to reserves to extend mine life
• Test newly emerging targets along mine corridor
• Continue to advance earlier stage regional targets
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New Afton performance review, expansion project details and C-zone update
9,262
11,055 11,967 12,460
Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013
12
1921 21
Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013
THROUGHPUT (tonnes per day)
New Afton moved successfully beyond design capacity
• Gyratory crusher commissioned in January 2013
• Completed construction of 32 drawbells in 2013
• Achieved increase to 12,000 tonnes per day three months ahead of schedule in September 2013
• Successfully evaluated potential for further throughput increases going forward
• 10-fold increase in C-zone Measured and Indicated resources
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2013 highlights
15
2225 25
Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013
PRODUCTION (Koz)
PRODUCTION (Mlbs)
GOLD
COPPER
QUARTERLY AVERAGE THROUGHPUT
PRODUCTION (Koz)
Expansion evaluation
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• Ran operation at 14,000 to 15,500 tonnes per day over multi-day periods in August and December 2013
• Mill was able to process higher throughput, however a decrease in recovery was seen
• Began evaluating low capital cost alternatives to increase recoveries at higher throughput
• Identified that tertiary grinding and increased flotation capacity would be required to maintain recoveries
• Worked with third party engineering firm on the capital cost estimate
Process of evaluating further throughput increase
Mill expansion capital estimates
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Engineering, Construction and Equipment $26 million
Building and Site Works $12 million
Owner’s Costs $2 million
Contingency $5 million
ESTIMATED EXPANSION CAPITAL
$45 MILLION
• Below is a summary of the key capital estimates for the expansion project
Target: 14,000 tonnes per day at higher metal recoveries
• Note: $35 million of capital to be spent in 2014 with remainder in 2015
Value creation through mill expansion
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IRR of +50% and payback period of less than two years
2014 TARGETED AVERAGES
RUN RATE TARGETED AVERAGES WITH MILL EXPANSION
Throughput
Gold recovery
Copper recovery
12,500 14,000
~85% ~87-88%
~86% ~88-89%
+12%
+2-3%
+2-3%
Mill schematic
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New Facilities
To Tailings
Surface Stockpile
Expansion timeline
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• EPCM contract award
• Geotechnical and detailed engineering
• Early works
• Buried services relocation
• Reagent tank relocation
H1’15
• Excavation
• Foundations
• Building construction
• Building services
• Vertimill delivery
• Piping/electrical
• Instrumentation
• Commissioning
H2’14H1’14
C-zone overview
66
C-zone
MainA&B Zone
Isometric view looking NE
C-zone resource expansion
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• C-zone originally identified through limited deep holes drilled from surface
• Drilling from underground commenced in second half of 2012
• During 2013 completed 41 holes totaling 26,800 metres
• Increased tonnes and grade of Measured and Indicated resource resulting in 10-fold increase in contained gold and copper
• Incremental increase to Inferred resource
Tonnes (000’s)
Gold(g/t)
Copper(%)
Gold(Koz)
Copper(Mlbs)
Measured 618 0.75 0.91 15 12
Indicated 25,223 0.84 0.91 678 504
Total M&I 25,842 0.80 0.91 693 516
Inferred 11,288 0.63 0.64 227 159
YEAR-END 2012 C-ZONE(1)
YEAR-END 2013 C-ZONE(2)
Tonnes (000’s)
Gold(g/t)
Copper(%)
Gold(Koz)
Copper(Mlbs)
Measured 400 0.60 0.73 8 6
Indicated 2,900 0.63 0.68 58 43
Total M&I 3,300 0.62 0.68 66 49
Inferred 13,600 0.57 0.76 307 228
1. 2012 information per Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2013.2. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”.
2014 C-zone program
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• Convert Inferred resource to Measured and Indicated
• Expand resource laterally to east and west as well as vertically
• Underground delineation and infill – 30,000 to 35,000 metres
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Conclusion
New Gold review
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Growing in the Right Jurisdictions
• Organic growth at New Afton through mill expansion and C-zone• Accretive acquisition of Rainy River• Increased resources at Blackwater and completed Feasibility Study
Invested Team
• Board and senior management hold significant stake in company• Focused on ‘per share’ growth
Lowest Cost Producer
• Significantly lower total cash costs(1) versus industry average and continuing to decline in 2014
• 2014E all-in sustaining costs(2) of $825 per ounce
Growth Pipeline
• Industry leading organic growth profile• Large scale, low cost projects
Value Creation
• Cumulative five year outperformance versus gold price and S&P/TSX Global Gold Index
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
Among lowest-cost producers, established track record
• 2014E all-in sustaining costs(2) to decrease by over $70 per ounce versus 2013
• Costs benefiting from depreciating Canadian and Australian dollar
• Generating over $200 per ounce incremental margin versus average of peer-company’s(3) that have provided 2014 guidance
New Gold2014 Reported Average (4)
~$825
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Lower costs driving higher margins(1)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
3. Based on comparison with costs published by issuers listed in note 4. The manner in which costs are determined may vary from one issuer to another.4. Average includes: Alamos, Detour, Eldorado, Goldcorp, IAMGOLD and Newmont. The manner in which costs are determined may vary from one issuer to another.
~$825/oz~$825~$1,060/oz
2014E GUIDANCE –ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS ($/OZ)(2)
Industry leading growth pipeline
Jurisdiction Ontario, Canada British Columbia, Canada Chile
Significant Gold Reserve(1) 3.8 Moz 8.2 Moz 2.7 Moz
Significant Gold M&I Resource Base(1) 6.2 Moz 9.5 Moz 3.0 Moz
Robust Production/Low Cash Costs(2)(3)
~325 Koz at $613/oz total cash costs
~485 Koz at $555/oz total cash costs
~90 Koz Au/85 Mlbs Cu at ~($700)/oz total cash costs
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1. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to Appendix 2. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”.
2. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
3. Based on first nine years for Rainy River and Blackwater and life-of-mine averages for El Morro as outlined in the feasibility studies for the projects.
Three world-class projects
Rainy River Blackwater El Morro (30%)
A history of value creation
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Analyst consensus net asset value per share(1) +75%
+75%
+71%
Generated significant value for shareholders over last four years on a ‘per share’ basis
Reserves per share
Share price performance(1)
1. Net asset value per share and Canadian dollar share price performance as at February 4, 2013.
Near-term catalysts
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2014 costs declining versus 2013
New Afton production and cash flow continues to increase
New Afton C-zone exploration
Rainy River regional exploration
Blackwater regional exploration
Rainy River permitting
Blackwater permitting
New Afton mill expansion
Establishing the leading intermediate gold company
New Gold investment thesis
Portfolio of assets
in top-ratedjurisdictions
Invested and
experienced team
Amonglowest-cost
producers with a history of delivering
Peer-leading growth pipeline
Track record of value creation
Appendices
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Appendices
Page
1. Summary of debt 77
2. Reserves and Resources notes 78
Summary of debt
77
Undrawn CreditFacility
Senior Unsecured Notes (April 2012)
Senior Unsecured Notes (November 2012)
El Morro Funding Loan
Face Value $150 million(1) $300 million $500 million $78 million
Maturity 1 year with annual extensions permitted
April 15, 2020 November 15, 2022 n/a
Interest Rate See ‘Key features’ 7.00% 6.25% 4.58%
Payable Revolving credit Semi-annually Semi-annually Upon start of production
Conversion price n/a n/a n/a n/a
Current trading value n/a ~103 ~96 n/a
Key features • Normal financial covenants
Interest Rate• 3.00-4.25% over
LIBOR based on ratios
• Standby fee of 0.75-1.06%
• Senior unsecured• Redeemable after April 15,
2016 at 103.5% down to 100% of face after 2018
• Unlimited dividends if leverage ratio below 2:1
• Senior unsecured• Redeemable after
November 15, 2017 at par plus half coupon, declining ratably to par
• Unlimited dividends if leverage ratio below 2:1
New Gold to repay Goldcorp out of 80% of its 30% share of cash flow once El Morro starts production
1. $50 million currently allocated for Letters of Credit.
Appendix 1
781. 2012 information per Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2013.
Reserves and resources summaryAppendix 2
Gold Koz
Silver Koz
Copper Mlbs
Gold Koz
Silver Koz
Copper Mlbs
Proven and Probable Reserves 18,538 90,080 2,953 7,752 31,256 3,282
Measured and Indicated Resources (inclusive of Reserves) 27,505 124,499 4,353 21,403 131,847 4,061
Inferred Resources 4,161 30,360 1,821 4,383 84,620 1,114
M&I Resources (inclusive of Reserves)
New Afton 2,297 7,786 1,988 1,979 6,830 1,818
Mesquite 4,904 - - 5,684 - -
Peak Mines 810 1,380 158 880 1,350 146
Cerro San Pedro 397 15,948 - 1,703 57,980 -
Rainy River 6,236 14,635 - n/a n/a n/a
Blackwater 9,500 70,130 - 8,070 56,190 -
Capoose 320 14,620 - 196 9,497 -
El Morro 3,041 - 2,207 2,891 - 2,097
Total M&I 27,505 124,499 4,353 21,403 131,847 4,061
Mineral Reserves and Resources Summary
As at December 31, 2013 As at December 31, 2012(1)
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)
Appendix 2
Tonnes000's
Goldg/t
Silverg/t
Copper%
GoldKoz
SilverKoz
CopperMlbs
New Afton
Proven - - - - - - -
Probable 48,821 0.56 2.2 0.84 879 3,500 904
Total New Afton P&P 48,821 0.56 2.2 0.84 879 3,500 904
Mesquite
Proven 3,809 0.70 - - 86 - -
Probable 112,094 0.60 - - 2,152 - -
Total Mesquite P&P 115,903 0.60 - - 2,237 - -
Peak Mines
Proven 1,820 4.35 6.7 1.16 255 390 47
Probable 1,820 2.69 7.4 1.27 157 430 51
Total Peak Mines P&P 3,640 3.52 7.1 1.22 412 820 98
Cerro San Pedro
Proven 12,982 0.47 17.5 - 197 7,311 -
Probable 13,714 0.44 18.7 - 195 8,239 -
Total CSP P&P 26,696 0.46 18.1 - 392 15,550 -
Mineral Reserves statement as at December 31, 2013
Contained metalMetal grade
80
Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)
Appendix 2
Tonnes000's
Goldg/t
Silverg/t
Copper%
GoldKoz
SilverKoz
CopperMlbs
Rainy River
Direct processing material
Open Pit
Proven 15,839 1.47 2.0 - 746 1,038 -
Probable 46,866 1.26 3.1 - 1,896 4,594 -
Open Pit P&P (direct processing) 62,705 1.31 2.8 - 2,642 5,632 -
Underground
Proven - - - - - - -
Probable 4,187 4.96 10.3 - 668 1,388 -
Underground P&P (direct processing) 4,187 4.96 10.3 - 668 1,388 -
Stockpile material
Open Pit
Proven 6,843 0.38 1.5 - 84 332 -
Probable 30,541 0.39 2.1 - 378 2,058 -
Open Pit P&P (stockpile) 37,384 0.38 2.0 - 462 2,390 -
Total P&P
Proven 22,681 1.14 1.9 - 830 1,370 -
Probable 81,594 1.12 3.1 - 2,943 8,040 -
Total Rainy River P&P 104,275 1.13 2.8 - 3,773 9,410 -
Blackwater
Direct processing material
Proven 124,500 0.95 5.5 - 3,790 22,100 -
Probable 169,700 0.68 4.1 - 3,730 22,300 -
P&P (direct processing) 294,300 0.79 4.7 - 7,510 44,400 -
Stockpile material
Proven 20,100 0.50 3.6 - 330 2,300 -
Probable 30,100 0.34 14.6 - 330 14,100 -
P&P (stockpile) 50,200 0.40 10.2 - 650 16,400 -
Total Blackwater P&P 344,400 0.74 5.5 - 8,170 60,800 -
El Morro 100% Basis 30% Basis
Proven 321,814 0.56 - 0.55 1,746 - 1,163
Probable 277,240 0.35 - 0.43 929 - 788
Total El Morro P&P 599,054 0.46 - 0.49 2,675 - 1,951
Total P&P 18,538 90,080 2,953
Mineral Reserves statement as at December 31, 2013
Contained metalMetal grade
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)
Appendix 2
Tonnes000's
Goldg/t
Silverg/t
Copper%
GoldKoz
SilverKoz
CopperMlbs
New Afton
A&B Zones
Measured 41,059 0.79 2.7 1.09 1,041 3,624 984
Indicated 26,966 0.44 2.1 0.65 384 1,777 384
A&B Zone M&I 68,025 0.65 2.5 0.91 1,425 5,401 1,368
C-Zone
Measured 618 0.75 1.5 0.91 15 30 12
Indicated 25,223 0.84 2.0 0.91 678 1,589 504
C-Zone M&I 25,842 0.83 2.0 0.91 693 1,620 516
HW Lens
Measured - - - - - - -
Indicated 11,035 0.50 2.2 0.43 179 763 104
HW Lens M&I 11,035 0.50 2.2 0.43 179 763 104
Total New Afton M&I 104,901 0.68 2.3 0.86 2,297 7,786 1,988
Mesquite
Measured 9,070 0.66 - - 191 - -
Indicated 304,081 0.48 - - 4,713 - -
Total Mesquite M&I 313,151 0.49 - - 4,904 - -
Peak Mines
Measured 3,000 4.69 6.7 1.06 450 650 70
Indicated 3,400 3.29 6.7 1.18 360 730 88
Peak Mines M&I 6,400 3.95 6.7 1.12 810 1,380 158
Cerro San Pedro
Measured 13,387 0.46 17.3 - 199 7,459 -
Indicated 14,311 0.43 18.4 - 198 8,489 -
Total CSP M&I 27,698 0.45 17.9 - 397 15,948 -
Measured and Indicated mineral Resource statement (inclusive of Reserves) as at December 31, 2013
Contained metalMetal grade
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)
Appendix 2
Tonnes000's
Goldg/t
Silverg/t
Copper%
GoldKoz
SilverKoz
CopperMlbs
Rainy River
Direct processing material
Open Pit
Measured 20,282 1.45 1.9 - 947 1,261 -
Indicated 80,411 1.35 2.6 - 3,486 6,584 -
Open Pit M&I (direct processing) 100,693 1.37 2.4 - 4,433 7,846 -
Underground
Measured 89 4.95 2.8 - 14 8 -
Indicated 5,469 4.53 11.3 - 796 1,994 -
Underground M&I (direct processing) 5,558 4.53 11.2 - 810 2,002 -
Stockpile material
Open Pit
Measured 6,294 0.37 1.3 - 74 262 -
Indicated 64,816 0.44 2.2 - 919 4,526 -
Open Pit M&I (stockpile) 71,110 0.43 2.1 - 993 4,788 -
Total M&I
Measured 26,665 1.21 1.8 - 1,035 1,531 -
Indicated 150,696 1.07 2.7 - 5,202 13,104 -
Total Rainy River M&I 177,361 1.09 2.6 - 6,236 14,635 -
Blackwater
Direct processing material
Measured 116,955 1.04 5.6 - 3,900 21,060 -
Indicated 189,044 0.78 6.0 - 4,730 36,470 -
M&I (direct processing) 305,999 0.88 5.8 - 8,620 57,520 -
Stockpile material
Measured 26,521 0.30 4.1 - 260 3,500 -
Indicated 64,382 0.30 4.4 - 620 9,110 -
M&I (stockpile) 90,904 0.30 4.3 - 870 12,600 -
Total Blackwater M&I 396,903 0.74 5.5 - 9,500 70,130 -
Capoose
Indicated 20,280 0.50 22.4 - 320 14,620 -
El Morro
Measured 341,604 0.56 - 0.54 1,848 - 1,230
Indicated 349,803 0.35 - 0.42 1,193 - 977
Total El Morro M&I 691,407 0.46 - 0.48 3,041 - 2,207
Total M&I 27,505 124,499 4,353
Measured and Indicated mineral Resource statement (inclusive of Reserves) as at December 31, 2013
Contained metal
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)
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Tonnes000's
Goldg/t
Silverg/t
Copper%
GoldKoz
SilverKoz
CopperMlbs
New Afton
A&B-Zone 5,607 0.32 1.5 0.38 59 272 46
C-Zone 11,288 0.63 1.7 0.64 227 602 159
HW Lens 818 0.56 1.3 0.42 15 33 7
New Afton Inferred 17,713 0.53 1.6 0.54 301 907 212
Mesquite 17,550 0.42 - - 238 - -
Peak Mines 2,000 2.34 4.7 1.17 150 300 51
CSP 1,174 0.34 11.6 - 13 436 -
Rainy River
Direct processing
Open Pit 9,388 0.97 2.3 - 292 687 -
Underground 2,641 4.46 8.3 - 379 707 -
Total Direct Processing 12,029 1.74 3.6 - 671 1,394 -
Stockpile
Open Pit 8,626 0.37 1.2 - 102 323 -
Rainy River Inferred 20,655 1.16 2.6 - 773 1,717 -
Blackwater
Direct processing 13,815 0.76 4.1 - 340 1,820 -
Stockpile 3,785 0.31 3.6 - 40 440 -
Blackwater Inferred 17,600 0.66 4.0 - 380 2,260 -
Capoose 29,263 0.39 26.3 - 370 24,740 -
100% Basis 30% Basis
El Morro - Open Pit 564,217 0.16 - 0.26 871 - 970
El Morro - Underground 113,840 0.97 - 0.78 1,065 - 587
Total Inferred 4,161 30,360 1,821
Inferred Resource statement as at December 31, 2013
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New Gold reports its Measured and Indicated mineral resources inclusive of its mineral reserves. Measured and Indicated mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources have a greater amount of uncertainty as to their existence and ec onomic and legal feasibility, do not have demonstrated economic viability, and are exclusive of mineral reserves. Mineral reserves have been estimated in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) definition
standards and National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”).
1) Mineral Reserves for the company’s mineral properties have been estimated based on the follow ing metal prices and low er cut-off criteria:
Mineral Property Gold (US$/oz)
Silver (US$/oz)
Copper (US$/lb)
Lower Cut-off
New Afton $1,300 $22.00 $3.00 US$21.00/t NSR
Mesquite $1,300 - - 0.21 g/t Au – Oxide and transition reserves0.41 g/t Au – Non-oxide reserves
Peak Mines $1,300 $22.00 $3.00 A$88 – 134/t NSR
Cerro San Pedro $1,300 $22.00 - US$3.00/t
Rainy River $800$1,300
$25.00$22.00
- Open Pit: 0.3 – 0.7 g/t AuUnderground: 3.5 g/t Au
Blackw ater $1,300 $22.00 - Direct processing: 0.26 – 0.38 g/t AuEqStockpile: 0.32 g/t AuEq
El Morro $1,300 - $3.00 0.20% Cu
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2) Mineral Resources for the company’s mineral properties have been estimated based on the follow ing metal prices and low er cut-off criteria:
3) Mineral resources are classif ied as Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources and are reported based on technical and economic parameters consistent w ith the methods most suitable for their potential commercial exploitation. Where different mining and/or processing methods might be applied to different portions of a mineral resource, the designators ‘open pit’ and
‘underground’ have been applied to indicate envisioned mining method. Likew ise the designators ‘oxide’, ‘non-oxide’ and ‘sulphide’ have been applied to indicate the type of mineralization
as it relates to appropriate mineral processing method and expected payable metal recoveries. Additional details regarding mineral resource estimation, classif ication, reporting parameters, key assumptions and associated risks for each of New Gold’s mineral properties, other than Rainy River, are provided in the respective NI 43-101 Technical Reports w hich are available at www.sedar.com. Refer to the supplementary information below regarding the mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates for Rainy River.
Mineral Property Gold (US$/oz)
Silver (US$/oz)
Copper (US$/lb)
Lower Cut-off
New Afton $1,400 $24.00 $3.25 0.40% CuEq
Mesquite $1,400 - - 0.11 g/t Au – Oxide and transition resources0.22 g/t Au – Non-oxide resources
Peak Mines $1,400 $24.00 $3.25 A$92 - 125/t NSR
Cerro San Pedro $1,400 $24.00 - 0.10 g/t AuEq – Open pit oxide resources0.30 g/t AuEq – Open pit sulphide resources
Rainy River $1,400 $24.00 - Open Pit: 0.3 – 0.45 g/t AuUnderground: 2.5 g/t Au
Blackw ater $1,400 $24.00 - Direct processing: 0.40 g/t AuEqStockpile: 0.30 – 0.40 g/t AuEq
Capoose $1,400 $24.00 - 0.40 g/t AuEq
El Morro $1,300 - $3.00 0.20% Cu
Reserves and resources notes (cont’d)
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Rainy River Mineral Reserves:1. Open pit mineral reserves have been estimated using an optimized pit shell based on metal prices of $800 per ounce gold and $25 per ounce silver, a foreign exchange rate of C$1.05 to US$1.00, gold recovery of 89.9% (non-CAP Zone) and 74.3% (CAP Zone) and a silver recovery of 67.1% (non-CAP Zone) and 69.5% (CAP Zone). The cut-off grade is based on a gold price of $1,200. Underground reserves have been estimated from mining shapes generated using a cut-off grade of 3.5 g/t gold-equivalent. Development material from stope access drives above a cut-off grade of 1.5 g/t gold-equivalent is also assumed to be sent to the mill for processing. Underground breakeven cut-off grade is calculated at 2.75 g/t gold-equivalent based on metal prices of $1,300 per ounce gold and $22 per ounce silver, a foreign exchange rate of CAD $1.05 to USD $1.00, gold recov ery of 95% and a silver recovery of 75%.
2. Open pit reserves have been estimated using a dilution of 4% at 0.21 g/t Au and 1.19 g/t Ag, and underground reserves have been estimated using an overall dilution of 8.3%, inclusive of both rock and backfill dilution. Open pit and underground reserves have been estimated using a mining recovery of 95% and 96.5%, respectively.
3. Open pit direct processing material is defined as mineralization likely to be mined and processed directly and above a var iable cut-off grade ranging from 0.3-0.7 Au g/t.
4. Stockpile material includes all material w ithin designed open pit betw een variable cut-offs described above in Note 3, as w ell as material w ithin the CAP Zone (code 500) that is suitable for stockpiling and future processing.
5. Mineral Reserves for the open pit are derived from the resource model effective November 2, 2013. Models for the underground reserves were derived from the August 2013 and September 2013 models for the main ODM zone and Intrepid Zone, respectively. Models w ere prepared by Dorota El-Rassi, P.Eng. (APEO #100012348) and Glen Cole, P.Geo. (APGO #1416), of SRK, both independent “Qualif ied Persons" as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101. Rainy River’s exploration program in Richardson Tow nship is being supervised by Mark A. Petersen, (AIPG Certif ied Professional Geologist #10563), Vice President, Exploration for New Gold and a “Qualif ied Person” as defined in National Instrument 43-101. New Gold continues to implement a rigorous QA/QC program to ensure best practices in drill core sampling, analysis and data management.
6. Qualif ied persons - The open pit portion of the mineral reserve statement w as prepared under the supervision of Patrice Live (OIQ #38991) of BBA, and the underground portion of the mineral reserve statement w as prepared by Colm Keogh, P.Eng. (APEGBC #37433) of AMC Mining Consultants (Canada) Ltd., both independent “Qualif ied Persons" as that term is defined
in National Instrument 43-101.
7. The mineral reserve estimate may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, and other relevant issues.
Rainy River Mineral Resources:1. Mineral resources are reported in relation to conceptual pit shells and are inclusive of the Intrepid zone. Vertical limit of -150m msl.
2. Open pit mineral resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30 gpt gold, underground mineral resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 2.5 gpt gold based on a gold price of $1,400 per ounce, a silver price of $24.00 per ounce, a foreign exchange rate of C$1.10 to US$1.00, gold recovery of 88% for open pit resources and 90% for underground resources with silver recovery at 75%.
3. Direct processing material is defined as mineralization above a cut-off of 0.45 g/t gold and likely to be mined and processed directly.
4. Stockpile material includes all material w ithin conceptual pit shells in the gold grade range 0.30 – 0.45 gpt as w ell as all material w ithin the CAP zone that is suitable for stockpiling and future processing based on average metallurgical recoveries of 88% gold and 75% silver.
5. Qualif ied Persons – The mineral resource statement w as prepared by Dorota El-Rassi, P. Eng. (APEO #100012348) and Glen Cole (APGO #1416) from SRK, both independent "Qualif ied Persons" as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101.
6. Mineral resources are inclusive of mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
7. The mineral resource estimate may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing and other relevant issues.
4) Qualif ied Person: The preparation of New Gold's mineral reserve and mineral resource statements has been done by Qualif ied Persons as defined under National Instrument 43-101 under the supervision of Mark A. Petersen, a Qualif ied Person under National Instrument 43-101 and an off icer of New Gold.
Reserves and resources notes (cont’d)
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CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. READERS CONCERNING ESTIMATES OF MINERAL RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCESInformation concerning the properties and operations of New Gold has been prepared in accordance with Canadian standards unde r applicable Canadian securities laws, and may not be comparable to similar information for United States companies. The terms “Mineral Resource”, “Measured Mineral Resource”, “Indicated Minera l Resource” and “Inferred Mineral Resource” used in this Report are
Canadian mining terms as defined in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Definition Standards f or Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by CIM Council on November 27, 2010 and incorporated by reference in National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”). While the terms “Mineral Resource”, “Measured Mineral Resource”, “Indicated Mineral Resource” and
“Inferred Mineral Resource” are recognized and required by Canadian securities regulations, they are not defined terms under standards of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. As such, certain information contained in this Report concerning descriptions of mineralization and resources under Canadian standards isnot comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
An “Inferred Mineral Resource” has a greater amount of uncertainty as to its existence and as to its economic and legal feasi bility. Under Canadian rules, estimates of Inferred Mineral Resources may not form the basis of feasibility of pre-feasibility studies. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “Inferred Mineral Resource” wil l ever be upgraded to a higher confidence category. Readers are
cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an “Inferred Mineral Resource” exists or is economically or legally mineable.
Under United States standards, mineralization may not be classified as a “Reserve” unless the determination has been made tha t the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the Reserve estimation is made. Readers are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of the Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves will ever be converted into Mineral Reserves. In addition, the definitions of “Proven Mineral Reserves” and “Probable Mineral Reserves” under CIM st andards differ in certain respects from the standards of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONThe scientific and technical information in this presentation has been reviewed and approved by Mark A. Petersen, Vice President, Exploration of New Gold. Mr. Petersen is an AIPG Certified Professional Geologist and a “qualified person” under National Instrument 43 -101.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(1) TOTAL CASH COSTS “Total cash costs” per ounce figures are non-GAAP measures which are calculated in accordance with a standard developed by The Gold Institute, a worldwide association of suppliers of gold and gold products that ceased operations in 2002. Adoption of the standard is voluntary and the cost measures presented may not be com parable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. New Gold reports total cash costs on a sales basis. Total cash costs include mine site operating costs such as mining, processing, adm inistration, royalties and production taxes, but are exclusive of amortization, reclamation, capital and exploration costs. Total cash costs are reduced by any by-product revenue and then divided by ounces of gold sold to arrive at a per ounce figure. Co-product cash costs are calculated based on total cash costs, prior to any reduction for by-product revenue, being apportioned to each metal produced on a percentage of revenue basis and subsequently divided by ounces of gold or silver sold or pounds of copper sold to arrive at per ounce or per pound figures. These measures, along with sales, are co nsidered to be a key indicator of a company’s ability to generate operating
earnings and cash flow from its mining operations. This data is furnished to provide additional information and is a non -GAAP measure. Total cash costs and co-product cash costs presented do not have a standardized meaning under GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other mining companies. It should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and is not necessarily indicative of operating costs presented under GAAP. Furth er details regarding our non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measures are provided in our MD&A’s accompanying our financial statements fi led from time to time on www.sedar.com.
(2) ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTSConsistent with guidance announced in 2013 by the World Gold Council, an association of various gold mining companies from around the world of which New Gold is a member, New Gold defines “all -in sustaining costs” per ounce as the sum of total cash costs, sustaining capital expenditures, corporate general and administra tive costs, capitalized and expensed exploration that is sustaining in nature and environmental reclamation costs, all divided by the ounces of gold sold to arrive at a per ounce figure. New Gold believes th is non-GAAP measure provides further transparency into costs associated with producing gold and will assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders of the company in assessing the company’s expected operating performance, ability to generate free cash flow and its overall value. This data is furnished to provide additional information and is a non-GAAP measure. All -in sustaining costs presented do not have a standardized meaning under GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other mining companies. It should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and is not necessarily indicative of operating costs presented under GAAP. Further details regarding our non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measures are provided in our MD&A’s accompanying our financial
statements fi led from time to time on www.sedar.com.
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