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Corporate PresentationSeptember 2016
Cautionary statements
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ALL AMOUNTS IN U.S. DOLLARS 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 thispresentation, 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 statementsthat 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-lookingstatements in this presentation include, among others, statements with respect to: guidance for production, total cash costs and all-in sustaining costs, and the factors contributing tothose expected results, as well as expected capital and other expenditures; planned activities for 2016 and beyond at the Company’s projects; the expected production, costs, economicsand operating parameters of the Company’s projects; targeting timing for development and other activities related to the Rainy River project; and statements with respect to the paymentof the remaining $75 million from Royal Gold.
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 riskfactors 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 thispresentation, 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. Inaddition to, and subject to, such assumptions discussed in more detail elsewhere, the forward-looking statements in this presentation are also 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 the future operate, beingconsistent with New Gold’s current expectations; (3) the accuracy of New Gold’s current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates; (4) the exchange rate between the Canadiandollar, 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 beingapproximately consistent with current levels; (6) equipment, labour and materials costs increasing on a basis consistent with New Gold’s current expectations; (7) arrangements withIndigenous groups in respect of the Rainy River and Blackwater projects being consistent with New Gold’s current expectations; (8) all required permits, licenses and authorizations beingobtained from the relevant governments and other relevant stakeholders within the expected timelines; (9) the results of the feasibility study for the Company’s projects being realized;(10) in the case of all-in sustaining cost outlooks at the Rainy River project, the assumed exchange rate being C$1.25/US$; and (11) conditions to the payment of the remaining $75million from Royal Gold being satisfied later in 2016.
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 causeactual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, withoutlimitation: significant capital requirements and the availability and management of capital resources; additional funding requirements; price volatility in the spot and forward markets formetals and other commodities; fluctuations in the international currency markets and in the rates of exchange of the currencies of Canada, the United States, Australia and Mexico;discrepancies between actual and estimated production, between actual and estimated mineral reserves and mineral resources and between actual and estimated metallurgicalrecoveries; changes in national and local government legislation in Canada, the United States, Australia and Mexico or any other country in which New Gold currently or may in the futurecarry on business; taxation; controls, regulations and political or economic developments in the countries in which New Gold does or may carry on business; the speculative nature ofmineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining and maintaining the validity and enforceability of the necessary licenses and permits and complying with thepermitting requirements of each jurisdiction in which New Gold operates, including, but not limited to: in Canada, obtaining the necessary permits for the Rainy River, New Afton C-zoneand Blackwater projects; and in Mexico, where Cerro San Pedro has a history of ongoing legal challenges related to our environmental authorization; the lack of certainty with respect toforeign legal systems, which may not be immune from the influence of political pressure, corruption or other factors that are inconsistent with the rule of law; the uncertainties inherent tocurrent and future legal challenges New Gold is or may become a party to; diminishing quantities or grades of reserves and resources; competition; loss of key employees; rising costs oflabour, supplies, fuel and equipment; actual results of current exploration or reclamation activities; uncertainties inherent to mining economic studies including the feasibility studies for theRainy River, New Afton C-zone and Blackwater projects; the uncertainty with respect to prevailing market conditions necessary for a positive development decision at Blackwater;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 Indigenous groups; 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 process forBlackwater. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental events and hazards, industrialaccidents, 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 theserisks) as 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 futureperformance, and actual results and future events could materially differ from those anticipated in such statements. All of the forward-looking statements contained in this presentationare 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, events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The footnotes, endnotes and appendices to this presentation contain important information. The endnotes and appendices are found at the end of the presentation.
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
15.0 Moz gold
reserves(1), >85%
located in Canada
C$60 million
investment by
Board &
Management
Q2’2016 all-in
sustaining costs(2)
of $717/oz
Lowered 2016
cost guidance
by $75/oz
~800 Koz annual
production
potential from
growth projects(3)
Share price
outperformed
S&P/TSX Global
Gold Index by >275%
since beginning
of 2009
1. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to New Gold’s news release dated February 17, 2016 titled “New Gold Announces 2015 financial results with record gold production leading to strong cash flow”. 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 all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
3. Based on 325Koz annual production from Rainy River and ~485Koz annual production from Blackwater, as outlined in the feasibility studies for the projects.3
Portfolio of assets in top-rated jurisdictions
41. Source: 2015 Behre Dolbear Report – “2015 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment”.
Blackwater
New Afton
Rainy River
Mesquite
Cerro San Pedro
Peak Mines
Mine Life: 17 years
Mine Life: 12+ years
Mine Life: 14 years
Mine Life: 7 years + residual leach
Mine Life: Final year + residual leach
Mine Life: 6+ years
#1CANADA
#3UNITED
STATES
#5MEXICO
#2AUSTRALIA
OPERATING
DEVELOPMENT
All Assets Ranked in Top 5 Global Mining Jurisdictions(1)Mineral Reserves(2)
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Experienced and invested team
David Emerson Former Canadian Cabinet Minister
James Estey Chairman, PrairieSky Royalty
Robert Gallagher Former President & Chief Executive Officer, New Gold
Vahan Kololian Founder, TerraNova Partners
Martyn Konig Chief Investment Officer, T Wealth Management
Randall Oliphant Executive Chairman
Ian Pearce Partner, X2 Resources
Kay Priestly Former Chief Executive Officer, Turquoise Hill Resources
Raymond Threlkeld Chairman, Newmarket Gold
Randall Oliphant
Executive Chairman
David Schummer
Executive Vice President &
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Penny
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Hannes Portmann
Executive Vice President,
Business Development
Executive Management Team Board of Directors
Significantly invested in company, directly aligned with shareholders
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GOLD
PRODUCTION (Koz)
COPPER
PRODUCTION (Mlbs)
TOTAL CASH
COSTS(1) ($/oz)
ALL-IN SUSTAINING
COSTS(2) ($/oz)
SILVER
PRODUCTION (Moz)
Strong first half 2016 performance
On track to meet full-year gold production guidance and
lowered cost guidance
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360-400
H1 2016
2016 GUIDANCE
• Based on strong first half
2016 performance, and
commodity prices and
foreign exchange rates as at
the end of July 2016, the
company lowered its cost
guidance by $75 per ounce
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81-93
H1 2016
2016 GUIDANCE
0.7
1.6-1.8
H1 2016
2016 GUIDANCE
$343
$360-$400
$736
$750-$790
H1 2016
2016 GUIDANCE
H1 2016
2016 GUIDANCE
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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First half 2016 free cash flow generation
$73
$94Operating margin(1)
New Afton ($ million)
Peak Mines ($ million)
Free cash flow(2)
Mesquite ($ million)
Cerro San Pedro ($ million)
Capex(3)
All operations generating free cash flow
$12
$35Operating margin(1)
Free cash flow(2) $23
$24
$29Operating margin(1)
Free cash flow(2) Capex(3)
$9
$10Operating margin(1)
Free cash flow(2) Capex(3)
$809$736
$340 $503
FY 2015 H1'16
$1,149
$1,239
+48%
H1’16 Free Cash Flow Generation Margin Expansion ($/oz)
All-in Sustaining Costs(4) Margin(5) Realized Gold Price
$21
$5
$1
1. Refer to Endnote on operating margin under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Free cash flow is equal to operating margin less capital expenditures.
3. Capex is inclusive of sustaining and growth capital expenditures.
4. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
5. Margin equal to gold price less all-in sustaining costs
Capex(3)
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Strong balance sheet
Remaining Rainy
River capital(5)
Liquidity Position
$525million
$175 million
Undrawn
credit
facility(2)
Cash and cash
equivalents(1)
$145 million
$75 million
Remaining proceeds
Rainy River stream(4)
$480 million
1. Cash and cash equivalents as at August 31, 2016.
2. $125 million of $300 million facility used for Letters of Credit at August 31, 2016. Additional $50 million accordion available subject to bank commitments.
3. Estimated sustaining free cash flow is net of $52 million of interest from September 2016 to June 2017. Assumes 10 month gold production of approximately 320 thousand ounces and all-in sustaining cost margin of $580 per ounce ($1,350 gold price
less mid-point of 2016 guidance for all-in sustaining costs of $770 per ounce).
4. Second instalment of $75 million to be paid when 60% of development capital spent and other customary conditions are satisfied.
5. Estimated development capital remaining as at August 31, 2016.
Estimate sustaining
free cash flow(3)
~$130 million
10 months sustaining free cash
flow from September 2016 to
June 2017 at spot prices
Reinvesting free cash flow generation
91. Refer to Endnote on margin under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
H1’16 All-in Sustaining Cost Margin(1)
~$503 /oz
+75% of expected 2016 company production
at lower all-in sustaining costs(2)
Rainy River
Opportunity to extend mine life of New Gold’s
most significant cash flow generator
New Afton C-zone
+120% of expected 2016 company production
at lower all-in sustaining costs(2)
Blackwater
Investing in longer-lived, larger-scale, lower-cost assets
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Rainy River project summary
1. Source: Based on 2015 Behre Dolbear Report – “2015 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment”.
2. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to New Gold’s news release dated February 17, 2016 titled “New Gold Announces 2015 financial results with record gold production leading to strong cash flow”. Refer to
Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources” and “Technical Information”. Mineral resources are exclusive of reserves.
• Supportive local government and community
• ~240 people currently on operations team
• >70% from local communities, including
>30% from Indigenous communities
• Close to regional infrastructure with power
line construction substantially complete
Ontario, Canada
Gold
Reserves
3.1Moz at 1.0g/tOpen Pit
Underground
0.7Moz at 5.0g/t
3.8 Moz
#1
Gold M&I
Resources
2.0Moz at 0.8g/tOpen Pit
Underground
0.6Moz at 3.7g/t
2.6 Moz
Jurisdiction Resource Scale(2)
Secured low power rates through 2024
Rainy River overview
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Start-up planned for mid-2017
Overall Construction
Over 45% completeThrough August 2016
Capital Spend To Date
$565 million
Total Remaining Capital
$480 million
Ball mill
Ore conveyor
Process building
Mill building
Through August 2016
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Rainy River project metrics
Pebble crusher
Primary crusher
CIP tanks
Open pit
325 Koz
$570 /oz
$670 /oz
Gold Production
Total Cash Costs(1)
All-in Sustaining Costs(2)
~80% of costs denominated in Canadian dollars
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. First nine years.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. First nine years.
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Rainy River value creation through development
Development of Rainy River presents opportunity for ~$1.0 billion
of potential value creation
UPSIDE
$300millionAcquisition cost
50% /Cash
50%
Shares
$1.0billionDevelopment
capital estimate(1)
$1.3billionTotal investment
Net average
annual after-tax
cash flow(2)
Potential cash
flow multiple
range
Implied value
potential
~$225million
~10x
~$2.3billion
Investment Value Potential
1. Based on $1.30 CDN/USD foreign exchange rate.
2. Based on first full five years at $1,350 per ounce gold, $20 per ounce silver and $1.30 CDN/USD foreign exchange rate, net of Royal Gold stream payments.
$100 change in gold price
+/- ~$30million
+/- ~$300million
~10x
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New Afton C-zone opportunity
Based on the feasibility study, average annual pre-tax cash flow
of ~$200 million
• Feasibility Study outlined plan to
mine/process 25 million tonnes (over
five years) of material from C-zone
• Added 583 thousand ounces of gold
and 430 million pounds of copper to
reserves
• C-zone gold reserve grade 31%
higher, copper grade 8% lower
• Development capital of $402 million(1)
• First three years ~$35 million per
year
• Additional drilling planned in 2016 to
further expand C-zone
• Resource remains open at depth and
to the west
Feasibility Study Highlights
1,180m
C-zone Block Cave
VolumeOpen to West
Open at depth
Main Zone Extraction
Level
C-zone
Measured Indicated Inferred
1. Includes $41 million provision for capital escalation and $88 million for contingency.
Blackwater highlights
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1. Development capital assumes $1.30 CDN/USD exchange rate.
2. Mineral resources are exclusive of reserves. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to New Gold’s news release dated February 17, 2016 titled “New Gold Announces 2015 financial results with record gold production leading to strong cash
flow”. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources” and “Technical Information”.
3. First nine years.
4. Gold revenue at $1,350 per ounce, silver revenue at $20 per ounce.
5. Refer to Endnote on margin under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. Margin per ounce equal to $1,350 per ounce less all-in sustaining costs of $590 per ounce. Margin in millions (pre-tax) equal to margin per ounce multiplied by average annual gold production of 485Koz.
Development Capital(1)
~$1.6billion
Reserves(2)
8.2Moz - Gold
60.8Moz - Silver
Annual Production(3)
Life-of-Mine Revenue ($B)(4) Sustaining Cost Margin(5) Regional Upside
2016 Plan: Complete
Environmental Assessment
process in first half 2017
485Koz - Gold
1.8Moz - Silver
$760 /oz
~$369million
~1,100km2
Land Package
$9.4 - Gold
$0.6 - Silver
Flagship asset already in portfolio
Strong Canadian presence
161. Source: 2015 Behre Dolbear Report – “2015 Ranking of Countries for Mining Investment”.
2. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to New Gold’s news release dated February 17, 2016 titled “New Gold Announces 2015 financial results with record gold production leading to strong cash flow”. Refer to
Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”.
OPERATING
DEVELOPMENT
1.2 Moz Gold Reserve(2)
1.1 Blb Copper Reserve(2)
2015 operating margin:
$187 million
New Afton (production)
3.8 Moz Gold Reserve(2)
9.4 Moz Silver Reserve(2)
>190km2 land package
Rainy River (construction)
8.2 Moz Gold Reserve(2)
60.8 Moz Silver Reserve(2)
>1,100km2 land package
Blackwater (permitting)
Top global mining
jurisdiction(1)
>85% gold reserves(2)
in Canada
Significant Canadian dollar
exposure
~70% of cash flow
generated from Canadian
operations
~25% gold production from
Canadian assets
• >55% with Rainy River
in full production
Our Footprint in Canada
New Gold has multiple organic growth options in its portfolio
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New Gold looking forward
Organic Growth Projects(2)
Current Portfolio
15+ years ~$620 /oz
Average Annual Gold
Production Per Asset
All-in Sustaining
Costs(3) Weighted
Average
~7 years ~100 Koz ~$770 /oz
Average
Mine Life
Investing in longer-lived, larger-scale, lower-cost assets
~400 Koz
(1)
>2x 4x ($150)/oz
1. Based on 12 years at New Afton (including C-zone), seven years at Mesquite, six years at Peak Mines and one year at Cerro San Pedro.
2. Based on 325Koz annual production from Rainy River (first nine years) and ~485Koz annual production from Blackwater (first nine years) as outlined in the feasibility studies and all-in sustaining costs for the projects as outlined in the feasibility studies.
3. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
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A history of value creation
New Gold (NYSE MKT)
250%
Gold Price
52%
S&P/TSX Global Gold Index(2)
(26%)
1. New Gold/Western Goldfields business combination announced in March 2009.
2. S&P/TSX Global Gold Index includes 35 gold companies in various stages of development/production.
19.6% 6.1% (4.3%)
Compound
Annual
Growth
Rate
Performance since beginning of 2009(1)
Performance since beginning of 2015
16%9% 48%
New Gold (NYSE MKT) Gold Price S&P/TSX Global Gold Index(2)
New Gold investment thesis
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Establishing the
leading intermediate
gold company
Invested and experienced team
Portfolio of assetsin top-ratedjurisdictions
Peer-leading growth pipeline
A history of value creation
Amonglowest-cost producers with established track record
Appendices
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Appendices
Page
1. Corporate 21
2. New Afton 33
3. Other Operations – Mesquite, Peak Mines, Cerro San Pedro 40
4. Rainy River 43
5. Blackwater 51
6. Exploration and Reserves and Resources 52
Summary of debt
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Undrawn Credit FacilitySenior Unsecured Notes
(April 2012)
Senior Unsecured Notes
(November 2012)
Face Value $300 million(1) $300 million $500 million
Maturity 4 years with annual
extensions permitted
April 15, 2020 November 15, 2022
Interest Rate See ‘Key features’ 7.00% 6.25%
Payable Revolving credit Semi-annually Semi-annually
Conversion price n/a n/a n/a
Current trading value n/a ~103 ~100
Key features • Interest rate varies
between 2.00%-3.25%
based on leverage ratio
• 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
1. $125 million of $300 million facility used for Letters of Credit at August 31, 2016.
Appendix 1
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• At current gold, silver and
copper prices, New Gold
remains below the original Net
Debt/EBITDA ratio through the
Rainy River construction period
• Considering the recent volatility
in metal prices, for additional
flexibility New Gold has
negotiated a higher Net
Debt/EBITDA covenant
Credit facility overview
Current covenant terms provide greater flexibility
to access credit facility in the event of lower metal prices
Revolving credit facility (expires August 14, 2019) $300
Letters of credit issued $125
Undrawn credit facility $175
Revolving Credit Facility at August 31, 2016 ($mm)
Prior
TermsCurrent Terms At Jun 30, 2016
EBITDA/Interest > 3.0x > 3.0x 5.4x
Maximum
Net Debt/EBITDA3.5x
Q3 2016 4.0x
Q4’16-Q2’17 4.5x
Thereafter 3.5x
2.3x
Credit Facility Financial Covenants
Appendix 1
Gold production (Koz) 398 436
Silver production (Koz) 1.6 1.9
Copper production (Mlbs) 85 100
Gold reserves(1) (Moz) 15.9 15.0
Copper reserves(1) (Blbs) 1.0 1.2
Operating expenses ($mm) $436 $420
Corporate administration ($mm) $27 $20
Exploration and business development ($mm) $34 $7
$497 $447
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Producing more and spending less
20152013
+10%
1. For comparison purposes, 2013 reserves exclude El Morro which was sold by New Gold in 2015.
+19%
+18%
(6%)
+20%
(4%)
(26%)
(79%)
(10%)
• Comparing 2015 to 2013, New Afton’s first full year of production, demonstrates a marked
improvement in production of all metals at lower costs:
Appendix 1
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31
17
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Mine-by-mine operating results
Total cash costs(1) ($/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”.
3. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. New Afton co-product cash costs: Second quarter: Gold - $543/oz, Copper - $0.91/lb.
4. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. New Afton co-product all-in sustaining costs: Second quarter: Gold - $711/oz, Copper - $1.19/lb.
2016 Second Quarter
Gold production (Koz)
($547)
$611 $521
$898
($131)
$999
$706
$941
GOLD
PRODUCTION (oz)
99,423
TOTAL CASH
COSTS(1) ($/oz)
$334
ALL-IN SUSTAINING
COSTS(2) ($/oz)
$717
Every operation delivered production at all-in sustaining costs
below $1,000 per ounce
Appendix 1
Consolidated financial summary
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Three months ended
June 30
Six months ended
June 30
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2016 2015
Revenues $180 $168 $335 $337
Operating margin(2) 96 70 168 139
Adjusted net earnings/(loss)(3) 14 (1) 13 (6)
Adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share(3) 0.03 $nil 0.03 (0.01)
Net (loss)/earnings (9) 9 18 (34)
Net (loss)/earnings per share (0.02) 0.02 0.04 (0.07)
Cash generated from operations before
changes in non-cash operating working
capital(4)
82 63 145 130
Cash generated from operations 79 57 141 127
1. Refer to Endnote on average realized prices under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on operating margin under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
3. Refer to Endnote on adjusted net earnings under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
4. Refer to Endnote on net cash generated from operations before changes in working capital under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
Financial Summary
GOLD ($/oz):
6%
COPPER ($/lb): (21%)
SILVER ($/oz):
7%
Average Realized Prices(1)
$1,191$1,267
$2.72
$2.14
$16.23$17.39
Appendix 1
Detailed operating results and assumptions
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Appendix 1
2015A 2015A 2015A
Tonnes processed (000 tonnes) 5,097 5,400 - 5,600 19,987 13,900 - 14,300 723 580 - 600
Total tonnes mined (000 tonnes) 5,255 6,900 - 7,100 58,778 56,500 - 60,500 693 600 - 620
Strip ratio -- -- - -- 1.9 3.1 - 3.2 -- -- - --
Gold grade (g/t) 0.78 0.66 - 0.70 0.34 0.43 - 0.47 4.19 4.80 - 5.00
Silver grade (g/t) -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- - --
Copper grade (%) 0.90% 0.80% - 0.84% -- -- - -- 1.00% 0.60% - 0.70%
Gold recovery(1) (%) 82.5% 79.0% - 81.0% 61.7% 93.0% 91.0% - 93.0%
Silver recovery (%) -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- - --
Copper recovery (%) 84.9% 81.0% - 83.0% -- -- - -- 88.3% 87.0% - 89.0%
Production
Gold production (Koz) 105.5 90.0 - 100.0 134.9 130.0 - 140.0 89.9 80.0 - 90.0
Silver production (Koz) -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- - --
Copper production (Mlbs) 86.0 75.0 - 85.0 -- -- - -- 14.0 6.0 - 8.0
Reserve Grade at December 31, 2015
Gold grade (g/t)
Silver grade (g/t)
Copper grade (%) 1.29%
2.89
6.9
Mesquite
2016E 2016E
New Afton Peak Mines
2016E
~65%
0.82% --
0.62 0.55
2.1 --
1. Represents implied recoveries.
2016 all-in sustaining costs sensitivities
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Appendix 1
Category Copper Price Silver Price CDN/USD AUD/USD MXN/USD
Base Assumption $2.00 $14.00 $1.40 $1.40 $18.00
Sensitivity +/-$0.25 +/-$1.00 +/-$0.05 +/-$0.05 +/-$1.00
COST PER OUNCE IMPACT
New Afton +/-$210 -- +/-$55 -- --
Mesquite -- -- -- -- --
Peak Mines +/-$20 -- -- +/-$35 --
Cerro San Pedro -- +/-$20 -- -- +/-$30
New Gold Total +/-$55 +/-$5 +/-$20 +/-$10 +/-$5
NEW GOLD 2016 ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS(1) - KEY SENSITIVITIES
1. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
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2016 consolidated guidance
GOLD
PRODUCTION (Koz)
360-400• Strong first half production
• Well positioned to meet
full-year guidance
COPPER
PRODUCTION (Mlbs)
81-93• Anticipate exceeding high
end of full-year guidance
TOTAL CASH
COSTS(1) ($/oz)
$360-$400• Lowered by $75 per ounce
relative to initial 2016
full-year guidance
ALL-IN SUSTAINING
COSTS(2) ($/oz)
$750-$790• Lowered by $75 per ounce
relative to initial 2016
full-year guidance
SILVER
PRODUCTION (Moz)
1.6-1.8• Expected to be at, or
slightly below, low end of
guidance range
On track to meet full-year gold production guidance and
lowered cost guidance
Appendix 1
29
2016 guidance
1. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
3. Sustaining capital based on New Gold’s 2016 estimated capital expenditures including capitalized exploration and excluding expenditures related to growth-related initiatives.
4. General and administrative and other includes stock-based compensation and asset retirement obligation.
All-in
Sustaining Costs(1)
$750-$790 /oz
Total cash
costs(2)
Sustaining
capital(3)
General and
administrative
and other(4)
Sustaining
exploration
expense
$360-$400
~$280
~$80
~$30
Gold Production (Koz)
400
360
Appendix 1
30
2016 capital expenditures by category
Sustaining Capital: ~$105 million Growth Capital: ~$510 million
Mesquite
$55 million
New Afton
$38 million
Peak Mines
$12 million
Rainy River
$500 million
Blackwater
$5 million
New Afton
$5 million
Total Capital Expenditures
~$615 million
Appendix 1
H1’16A: $50 million H1’16A: $196 million
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2016 capital expenditures by category (cont’d)
Rainy River Mesquite New Afton
• $405 million – mining,
infrastructure and
process facilities
• $95 million – owners’
costs, indirects and
other
• $35 million –
capitalized stripping
• $12 million – plant and
equipment
• $8 million – complete
leach pad expansion
• $38 million – mine
development, plant and
equipment
• $5 million – C-zone
studies, C-zone
capitalized exploration
Sustaining capital
Peak Mines Blackwater
• $12 million – plant and
equipment and
capitalized exploration
• $5 million – permitting,
environmental studies
and site support
$500 million $55 million $43 million $12 million $5 million
Appendix 1
Stream comparison
32
1. Does note include portion of stream attributable to silver. New Gold to deliver 60% of the project's silver production up to a total of 3.1 million ounces of silver, and 30% of the project's silver production thereafter. Royal Gold to pay 25% of the average
silver spot price.
2. M&I resources are exclusive of Reserves. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to New Gold’s news release dated February 17, 2016 titled “New Gold Announces 2015 financial results with record gold
production leading to strong cash flow”. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources” and “Technical Information”.
Initial gold stream percentage 4% 6.5%
Average annual stream ounces (Koz) >16 ~16
Total gold reserves(2) (Moz) 8.9 3.8
Reserves subject to stream (Koz) 357 247
Transfer price pre-threshold ($ per ounce) $400 25% of spot gold price
Ounce threshold (Koz) 217 230
Gold stream percentage post-threshold 4% 3.25%
M&I gold resources subject to stream (exclusive) (Koz) 49 85
Inferred resources subject to stream (Koz) 258 24
Transfer price post-threshold ($ per ounce) $400 + 1% inflation factor 25% of spot gold price
El Morro
Stream Retained
Rainy River Stream Sold
(gold portion)(1)
Appendix 1
New Afton – 2016 guidance
33
($335)-($295) $95-$135
• Gold and copper production
decreases due to lower gold and
copper grades
• Higher costs due to lower by-product
revenues
• $0.25 per pound change in copper
price equals ~$210 per ounce change
in New Afton all-in sustaining costs(2)
• $0.05 change in Canadian dollar
exchange rate equals ~$55 per
ounce change in New Afton all-in
sustaining costs(2)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. Co-product cash costs guidance: Gold - $505-$545 per ounce, Copper - $0.90-$1.05 per pound.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”. Co-product all-in sustaining costs guidance: Gold - $660-$700 per ounce, Copper - $1.20-$1.35 per pound.
• Gold production of ~85,000 ounces
and copper production of ~80 million
pounds
Gold Production (Koz) Copper Production (Mlbs)
Total Cash Costs(1) ($/oz) All-in Sustaining Costs(2) ($/oz)
90-100 75-85
Overview
Key Sensitivities
2017 Outlook
Appendix 2
Costs expected to decrease by approximately $195/oz
$219 $246
$305
$432
$596
$793
$90
$396
$441
$557
$466
$497
$336
$701
$873
$1,153
$1,259
Early 2010 Mid-2010 Early 2011 Mid-2011 Early 2012 Mid 2012 June 2016
New Afton value creation
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VALUE CREATION ($mm)
Development Capital Spend ($mm)
$11million
Value Creation(2)
$927 millionCurrent NAV
Net Investment(1)
$631 million/
$296 million
$1.23 per sh.
Significant value creation realized 12-18 months prior to start-up
1. Net investment equal to total development capital of $793 million plus sustaining and growth capital of $333 million (mid-2012 to June 30, 2016) less total operating margin of $830 million (mid-2012 to June 30, 2016). Operating margin calculated as
revenue less operating expenses.
2. Value creation equal to current New Afton analyst consensus net asset value less net investment.
Achieved
commercial
production
Copper Price ($/lb)
Gold Price ($/oz)
Foreign Exchange (CDN/USD)
~$1,100
~$3.25
$1.05
$1,300
$2.20
$1.30
NAV ($mm)
$1,424
$497 million(1)
of free cash
flow since
mid-2012
start-up
$793
$927
Appendix 2
New Afton C-zone update
35
1,180m
C-zone Block Cave Volume
Open to West
Open at depth
Main Zone Extraction Level
C-zone
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Appendix 2
361. M&I resources exclusive of reserves. For a detailed breakdown of Mineral Resources and Reserves by category, refer to New Gold’s news release dated February 17, 2016 titled “New Gold Announces 2015 financial results with record gold production
leading to strong cash flow”. Refer to Endnotes under the heading “Cautionary note to U.S. readers concerning estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources” and “Technical Information”.
New Afton C-zone reserves and resources
Resource remains open at depth and to the west
• Added 583 thousand ounces of
gold and 430 million pounds of
copper
• C-zone originally identified through
limited deep holes drilled from
surface prior to 2007
• Since July 2012 have completed
138 holes totaling 85,585 metres
and continually updated resource
• Additional drilling planned in 2016
to further expand C-zone
Tonnes
(000s)
Gold
(g/t)
Copper
(%)
Gold
(Koz)
Copper
(Mlbs)
Proven - - - - -
Probable 25,040 0.72 0.78 583 430
Total P&P 25,040 0.72 0.78 583 430
Measured 2,230 1.05 1.21 75 59
Indicated 15,462 0.79 0.96 392 326
Total M&I 17,693 0.82 0.99 467 385
Inferred 6,856 0.48 0.54 106 87
2015 Year-End C-zone Reserves and Resources(1)
Appendix 2
New Afton C-zone – Scoping study versus feasibility study
37
2015 Scoping
Study
2016 Feasibility
Study
Total tonnes mined/processed (Mt) 21.5 25.0
Average gold grade (g/t) 0.76 0.72
Average copper grade (%) 0.80 0.78
Contained metal – Gold (Koz) 522 583
Contained metal – Copper (Mlbs) 377 430
Mine life (years) 5 5.5
Average full-year gold production (Koz) 107 108
Average full-year copper production (Mlbs) 77 81
Development capital ($mm) 349 402
Sustaining capital ($mm) 110 107
Average operating cost ($/t) 19.24 19.35
• The below table compares the 2015 scoping study to the current feasibility study results
C-zone: Scoping Study versus Feasibility Study(1)
16% increase in ore tonnes
Increase primarily driven by the
inclusion of a $41 million provision
for capital escalation given six year
development timeline
1. CDN/USD exchange rate of $1.25.
12% increase in contained gold
14% increase in contained copper
Appendix 2
New Afton C-zone indicative timeline
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Significant capital spending to begin well after Rainy River start-up
Rainy River
start-up+ 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 years + 6 years
Targeted
milestones
FIRST PRODUCTION
DEVELOP BLOCK CAVE
PRODUCTION LEVELS
COMPLETE MAIN ACCESS RAMP
Over 70% of $402 million
development capital expected to
be spent in the final 3.5 years
• Based on market conditions and the receipt of permits, development of the C-zone could begin
after the start-up of Rainy River
Appendix 2
New Afton C-zone – Feasibility study economics
39
2015 Scoping
Study
2016 Feasibility
Study
After-tax 5% NPV ($mm) 68 84
After-tax IRR (%) 9.7 10.3
After-tax Payback (years) 3.4 3.4
Gold price ($/oz) $1,200
Copper price ($/lb) $2.75
CDN/USD ($) $1.25
C-zone: Project Economics C-zone: Key Sensitivities
Based on the feasibility study, during the years of full production,
average annual pre-tax cash flow of ~$200 million
$0.25 per pound change in copper
price ~$34 million in after-tax NPV
and 1.9% change in IRR
$100 per ounce change in gold
price ~$18 million in after-tax NPV
and 1.0% change in IRR
$0.05 change in exchange rate
~$24 million in after-tax NPV and
1.5% change in IRR
Appendix 2
Mesquite – 2016 guidance
40
$590-$630 $1,015-$1,055
• 2016 production expected to remain
in line with 2015
• Decrease in costs attributable to
continued operational efficiencies
and lower diesel prices
• Production expected to increase to
over 150,000 ounces as gold grade
should continue to increase
• Higher production is scheduled to be
coupled with lower costs
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
Gold Production (Koz)
Total Cash Costs(1) ($/oz) All-in Sustaining Costs(2) ($/oz)
130-140
Overview
2017 Outlook
Appendix 3
Peak Mines – 2016 guidance
41
$800-$840 $1,020-$1,060
• Gold production expected to remain
in line with 2015
• Copper production expected to
decrease as 2016 mine plan
intentionally focuses on mining more
gold-rich ore bodies
• $0.25 per pound change in copper
price equals ~$20 per ounce change
in Peak Mines all-in sustaining costs(2)
• $0.05 change in Australian dollar
exchange rate equals ~$35 per
ounce change in Peak Mines all-in
sustaining costs(2)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
• Gold-copper production mix will be
optimized to maximize cash flow and
profitability for 2017
Gold Production (Koz) Copper Production (Mlbs)
Total Cash Costs(1) ($/oz) All-in Sustaining Costs(2) ($/oz)
80-90 6-8
Overview
Key Sensitivities
2017 Outlook
Appendix 3
Costs expected to decrease by approximately $120/oz
Cerro San Pedro – 2016 guidance
42
$755-$795 $765-$805
• Decrease in production as mine
transitions to residual leaching
• Costs to decrease relative to 2015
• $1.00 per ounce change in silver price
equals ~$20 per ounce change in Cerro
San Pedro all-in sustaining costs(2)
• $1.00 change in Mexican peso
exchange rate equals ~$30 per
ounce change in Cerro San Pedro
all-in sustaining costs(2)
1. Refer to Endnote on total cash costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
2. Refer to Endnote on all-in sustaining costs under the heading “Non-GAAP Measures”.
• Gold production from residual
leaching expected to be
approximately 25 thousand ounces
• Silver production expected to be
approximately one million ounces
Gold Production (Koz) Silver Production (Moz)
Total Cash Costs(1) ($/oz) All-in Sustaining Costs(2) ($/oz)
60-70 1.3-1.5
Overview
Key Sensitivities
2017 Outlook
Appendix 3
Rainy River site layout
43
Appendix 4
Rainy River plant site construction photos
44
August 2015April 2015
Appendix 4
Rainy River plant site construction photos (cont’d)
45
October 2015 November 2015
Appendix 4
Rainy River plant site construction photos (cont’d)
46
December 2015 February 2016
Appendix 4
Rainy River plant site construction photos (cont’d)
47
June 2016 July 2016
Appendix 4
48
Rainy River update
• Overall construction progress is over 45% complete
• Plant site earthworks and power line construction
substantially complete
• Installation of mechanical, piping, electrical and
instrumentation in processing facilities 15% complete
• Ball and SAG mill shells in place
• Pre-leach thickener complete and leach tanks over
80% complete
• Construction of water management facility reinitiated
after receiving approval in mid-August
• Final tailings redesign has been submitted
• Extended tailings redesign across full facility resulting
in $105 million increase in development capital costs,
including $20 million of contingency
• $35 million of accelerated equipment purchases
• $35 million additional material/operating costs
• $15 million for starter dam
• $10 million for incremental equipment
• $10 million for processing facility
Plant site
Water management pond
Appendix 4
Rainy River 2016 capital expenditures and program
49
• Advance overall construction to 75%
• Ramp-up of pre-production mining activities
• Continued commissioning of mobile fleet
• Process plant construction
• Complete concrete and structural steel work
by mid-year
• Advance mechanical, piping, electrical and
instrumentation installation to 50%
completion
• Water management pond complete;
commence storage of water for start-up
• Transmission line complete and energized
• Advance tailings dam construction to 60%
Description ($mm)
Mining $47
On-Site Infrastructure 59
Process Plant 204
Tailings Facilities 71
Access Corridor 10
Off-Site Facilities 14
Indirect Costs 63
Owners’ Costs 32
Total $500
2016 Capital Expenditure Details 2016 Program
Appendix 4
Rainy River timeline
50
2016 2017
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Targeted
milestones
Start-up planned for mid-2017
COMMISSIONING
PRE-STRIP & PIT DEVELOPMENT
TAILINGS & WATER MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS PLANT CONSTRUCTION
POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION
Z
Appendix 4
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Blackwater – Project economics
• Assumes construction begins in 2018
• $0.05 change in exchange rate equals
~$100 million change in after-tax NAV
and 1.2% change in IRR
• $100 per ounce change in gold price
equals ~$240 million change in
after-tax NAV and 2.3% change in IRR
Gold Price ($/oz)
Silver Price ($/oz)
CDN/USD ($)
$1,340
$20.00
$1.30
After-tax
5% NPV ($mm) $1,180
IRR (%) 16.6
Payback (years) 4.2
Appendix 5
17-year base case mine life
2016 exploration program overview
52
Rainy River
$4 million
Expensed - $2 million
New Afton
Sustaining exploration Growth exploration
$12 millionCapitalized - $2 million
Peak Mines
Capitalized - $2 million
Expensed - $6 million
New Afton
Expensed - $4 million
Appendix 6
2016 exploration program overview
53
1,180m
C-zone Block Cave Volume
Open to West
Open at depth
Main Zone Extraction Level
C-zone
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
2016 Program
New Afton
• Test potential to extend
C-zone block cave
resource to west
• Underground and surface
reconnaissance drilling to
test newly identified
satellite targets
• 10,000 metre drill program
Appendix 6
2016 exploration program overview (cont’d)
54
2016 Program
Rainy River
• Continue to advance district reconnaissance and target identification
Peak Mines
• Chronos – underground diamond drilling to expand inferred status and upgrade central gold lens to M&I status
• Anjea – surface diamond drilling to delineate resource to inferred status
• Mine Corridor – surface and underground drilling to test newly identified mine corridor targets at Burrabungie,
Dapville, Gladstone, Mt. Pleasant, Young Australian
Appendix 6
Positive results from
initial reconnaissance
drilling
Proteus
2016: 10,000
metres of drilling
2016: 10,000
metres of drilling
551. 2014 information per Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2015.
Reserves and resources summaryAppendix 6
Gold
Koz
Silver
Moz
Copper
Mlbs
Gold
Koz
Silver
Moz
Copper
Mlbs
Proven and Probable reserves 14,985 76 1,193 17,646 82 2,821
New Afton 1,228 4 1,112 760 3 781
Mesquite 1,492 - - 1,679 - -
Peak Mines 267 1 82 375 1 89
Cerro San Pedro 13 0 - 215 8 -
Ra iny River 3,814 9 - 3,772 9 -
Blackwater 8,170 61 - 8,170 61 -
El Morro (30%) - Sold interest during 2015 - - - 2,675 - 1,951
Measured and Indicated resources (exclusive of reserves) 6,659 34 1,065 8,094 34 1,728
Inferred resources 1,844 24 194 3,488 21 1,746
MINERAL RESERVES AND RESOURCES SUMMARY TABLE
As at December 31, 2015 As at December 31, 2014
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)Appendix 6
Mineral Reserves estimate as at December 31, 2015
Tonnes
000s
Gold
g/t
Silver
g/t
Copper
%
Gold
Koz
Silver
Koz
Copper
Mlbs
NEW AFTON
A&B Zones
Proven - - - - - - -
Probable 36,510 0.55 2.4 0.85 646 2,765 681
C Zone
Proven - - - - - - -
Probable 25,040 0.72 1.8 0.78 583 1,447 430
Total New Afton P&P 61,550 0.62 2.1 0.82 1,228 4,212 1,112
MESQUITE
Proven 8,473 0.51 - - 139 - -
Probable 75,807 0.56 - - 1,353 - -
Total Mesquite P&P 84,280 0.55 - - 1,492 - -
PEAK MINES
Proven 1,520 3.31 7.2 1.30 162 349 44
Probable 1,360 2.42 6.7 1.29 105 291 38
Total Peak Mines P&P 2,870 2.89 6.9 1.29 267 640 82
CERRO SAN PEDRO
Proven 289 0.35 9.7 - 3 90 -
Probable 748 0.41 13.7 - 10 329 -
Total CSP P&P 1,038 0.40 12.6 - 13 419 -
Metal grade Contained metal
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)Appendix 6
Mineral Reserves estimate as at December 31, 2015
Tonnes
000s
Gold
g/t
Silver
g/t
Copper
%
Gold
Koz
Silver
Koz
Copper
Mlbs
RAINY RIVER
Direct processing material
Open Pit
Proven 17,001 1.40 2.0 - 763 1,075 -
Probable 52,950 1.18 2.8 - 2,003 4,690 -
Open Pi t P&P (direct process ing) 69,952 1.23 2.6 - 2,766 5,765 -
Underground
Proven - - - - - - -
Probable 4,499 5.00 11.8 - 723 1,709 -
Underground P&P (direct process ing) 4,499 5.00 11.8 - 723 1,709 -
Stockpile material
Open Pit
Proven 5,496 0.37 1.5 - 65 259 -
Probable 23,302 0.35 2.3 - 261 1,701 -
Open Pi t P&P (s tockpi le) 28,798 0.35 2.1 - 325 1,959 -
Total P&P
Proven 22,498 1.14 1.8 - 828 1,333 -
Probable 80,752 1.15 3.1 - 2,987 8,100 -
Total Rainy River P&P 103,250 1.15 2.8 - 3,814 9,433 -
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 process ing) 294,200 0.79 4.7 - 7,520 44,400 -
Stockpile material
Proven 20,100 0.50 3.6 - 325 2,300 -
Probable 30,100 0.34 14.6 - 325 14,100 -
P&P (s tockpi le) 50,200 0.40 10.2 - 650 16,400 -
Total Blackwater P&P 344,400 0.74 5.5 - 8,170 60,800 -
Total P&P 14,985 75,504 1,193
Metal grade Contained metal
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)Appendix 6
Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource estimate (exclusive of Reserves) as at December 31, 2015
Tonnes
000s
Gold
g/t
Silver
g/t
Copper
%
Gold
Koz
Silver
Koz
Copper
Mlbs
NEW AFTON
A&B zones
Measured 16,940 0.69 2.1 0.87 377 1,134 325
Indicated 10,512 0.46 2.2 0.68 156 749 157
A&B Zone M&I 27,451 0.60 2.1 0.80 534 1,878 482
C-zone
Measured 2,230 1.05 2.2 1.21 75 161 59
Indicated 15,462 0.79 2.2 0.96 392 1,075 326
C-zone M&I 17,693 0.82 2.2 0.99 467 1,226 386
HW Lens
Measured - - - - - - -
Indicated 10,560 0.51 2.1 0.44 174 703 102
HW Lens M&I 10,560 0.51 2.1 0.44 174 703 102
Total New Afton M&I 55,704 0.66 2.1 0.79 1,175 3,809 971
MESQUITE
Measured 4,595 0.40 - - 60 - -
Indicated 50,524 0.47 - - 771 - -
Total Mesquite M&I 55,119 0.47 - - 831 - -
PEAK MINES
Measured 2,000 3.56 5.9 0.94 220 370 41
Indicated 2,100 3.20 8.9 1.14 220 610 53
Total Peak Mines M&I 4,100 3.37 7.5 1.04 440 980 94
CERRO SAN PEDRO
Measured - - - - - - -
Indicated - - - - - - -
Total CSP M&I - - - - - - -
Metal grade Contained metal
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)Appendix 6
Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource estimate (exclusive of Reserves) as at December 31, 2015
Tonnes
000s
Gold
g/t
Silver
g/t
Copper
%
Gold
Koz
Silver
Koz
Copper
Mlbs
RAINY RIVER
Direct processing material
Open Pit
Measured 3,294 1.19 1.8 - 127 185 -
Indicated 37,530 1.15 3.5 - 1,391 4,189 -
Open Pi t M&I (direct process ing) 40,824 1.15 3.3 - 1,518 4,374 -
Underground
Measured - - - - - - -
Indicated 4,834 3.74 12.6 - 581 1,952 -
Underground M&I (direct process ing) 4,834 3.74 12.6 - 581 1,952 -
Stockpile material
Open Pit
Measured 1,244 0.35 1.3 - 14 51 -
Indicated 36,360 0.43 2.5 - 500 2,942 -
Open Pi t M&I (s tockpi le) 37,604 0.43 2.5 - 514 2,993 -
Total M&I
Measured 4,538 0.97 1.6 - 141 236 -
Indicated 78,724 0.98 3.6 - 2,472 9,083 -
Total Rainy River M&I 83,262 0.98 3.5 - 2,613 9,319 -
BLACKWATER
Direct processing material
Measured 289 1.39 6.6 - 13 61 -
Indicated 41,128 0.86 4.5 - 1,135 5,950 -
M&I (direct process ing) 41,417 0.86 4.5 - 1,147 6,012 -
Stockpile material
Measured - - - - - - -
Indicated 14,070 0.32 4.0 - 144 1,809 -
M&I (s tockpi le) 14,070 0.32 4.0 - 144 1,809 -
Total Blackwater M&I 55,487 0.72 4.4 - 1,292 7,821 -
CAPOOSE
Indicated 17,671 0.54 22.1 - 308 12,562 -
Total M&I 6,659 34,491 1,065
Metal grade Contained metal
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)Appendix 6
Inferred Resource estimate as at December 31, 2015
Tonnes
000s
Gold
g/t
Silver
g/t
Copper
%
Gold
Koz
Silver
Koz
Copper
Mlbs
NEW AFTON
A&B-zones 6,875 0.35 1.3 0.36 77 296 55
C-zone 6,856 0.48 1.5 0.54 106 328 87
HW Lens 969 0.69 1.5 0.46 21 45 10
Total New Afton Inferred 14,702 0.43 1.4 0.45 205 672 145
MESQUITE 4,858 0.37 - - 59 - -
PEAK MINES 2,000 3.14 10.9 1.13 200 690 49
CERRO SAN PEDRO - - - - - - -
RAINY RIVER
Direct processing
Open Pit 10,699 0.84 1.8 - 289 621 -
Underground 2,591 4.21 7.8 - 351 646 -
Total Direct Process ing 13,290 1.50 3.0 - 640 1,267 -
Stockpile
Open Pit 9,876 0.36 1.1 - 113 339 -
Total Rainy River Inferred 23,166 1.01 2.2 - 753 1,606 -
BLACKWATER
Direct process ing 10,378 0.80 3.7 - 266 1,235 -
Stockpi le 2,493 0.33 3.1 - 27 248 -
Total Blackwater Inferred 12,871 0.71 3.6 - 293 1,483 -
CAPOOSE 23,591 0.44 26.3 - 334 19,948 -
Total Inferred 1,844 24,399 194
Metal grade Contained metal
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Reserves and resources summary (cont’d)Appendix 6
New Gold Interest (4%)
Tonnes
000s
Gold
g/t
Copper
%
Gold
Koz
Copper
Mlbs
Gold
Koz
Mineral Reserves
Proven 321,814 0.56 0.55 5,820 3,877 233
Probable 277,240 0.35 0.43 3,097 2,626 124
Total P&P 599,054 0.46 0.49 8,917 6,503 357
Mineral Resources
Measured 19,790 0.53 0.51 340 223 14
Indicated 72,563 0.38 0.39 880 630 35
Total M&I 92,353 0.41 0.42 1,220 853 49
Inferred 678,066 0.30 0.35 6,453 5,190 258
Metal grade Contained metal
El Morro Property Mineral Reserves & Resources as at December 31, 2015
(Goldcorp 50% - Teck 50% Joint Venture)
The table below sets out the Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates, on a 100% basis, for the El Morro project, as well as New Gold’s 4%
stream interest. The El Morro project, together with the Relincho project in Chile, is now held by a 50/50 joint venture between Goldcorp and Teck
Resources Limited. The following information is based on information available to the Company as of February 17, 2016.
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1. New Gold’s Mineral Reserves and the El Morro Mineral Reserves and Resources have been estimated in accordance with the Canadian Institute
of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, which are incorporated by reference
in National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”).
2. Year-end 2015 Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources have been estimated based on the following metal prices and foreign exchange rate
criteria:
Lower cut-offs for the company’s Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are outlined in the following table:
Reserves and resources notesAppendix 6
Gold ($/oz) Silver ($/oz) Copper ($/lb) CAD/USD AUD/USD MXN/USD
Mineral Reserves $1,200 $15.00 $2.75 $1.25 $1.35 $17.00
Mineral Resources $1,300 $17.00 $3.00 $1.25 $1.35 $17.00
Reserves Resources
Lower Cut-Off Lower Cut-Off
New Afton Main Zone – B1 Block: C$ 21.00/t
Main Zone – B2 Block: C$ 33.00/t
B3 Block & C-Zone: C$ 24.00/t
Mesquite Oxide & Trans itional : 0.21 g/t Au (0.006 oz/t Au) 0.12 g/t Au (0.0035 oz/t Au)
Sulphide: 0.41 g/t Au (0.012 oz/t Au) 0.24 g/t Au (0.007 oz/t Au)
Peak Mines Al l ore types: A$ 110/t to A$ 156/t A$ 113/t to A$ 150/t
Cerro San Pedro Al l ore types: US$ 6.00/t NA
Rainy River O/P direct process ing: 0.30 – 0.60 g/t AuEq 0.30 – 0.45 g/t AuEq
O/P stockpi le: 0.30 g/t AuEq 0.30 g/t AuEq
U/G direct process ing: 3.50 g/t AuEg 2.50 g/t AuEq
Blackwater O/P direct process ing: 0.26 – 0.38 g/t AuEq Al l Resources : 0.40% AuEq
Mineral Property
Al l Resources : 0.40% CuEq
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3. Year-End 2015 El Morro Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources have been estimated using $1,200/oz gold, US$2.75/lb copper, and 550
Chilean Pesos to one United States dollar, and a lower cut-off of 0.20% CuEq.
4. New Gold reports its Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources exclusive of 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, economic and legal feasibility, do not have demonstrated economic viability, and are likewise exclusive of Mineral Reserves.
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
5. Mineral resources are classified as Measured, Indicated and Inferred based on relative levels of confidence in their estimation and on technical
and economic parameters consistent with 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. Likewise the designators ‘oxide’, ‘non-oxide’ and ‘sulphide’ have been applied to indicate the type of
mineralization as it relates to the appropriate mineral processing method and expected payable metal recoveries, and the designators ‘direct
processing’ and stockpile’ have been applied to differentiate between material envisioned to be mined and processed directly and material to be
mined and stored in a stockpile for future processing. Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental,
permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing and other risks and relevant issues. Additional details regarding Mineral Reserve and
Mineral Resource estimation, classification, reporting parameters, key assumptions and associated risks for each of New Gold’s material
properties are provided in the respective NI 43-101 Technical Reports which are available at www.sedar.com.
6. Rainy River Project: In addition to the criteria described above, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Rainy River project are
reported according to the following additional criteria: Underground mineral reserves are reported peripheral to and/or below the open pit mineral
reserve pit shell which has been designed and optimized based on an $800/oz gold price. Underground Mineral Resources are reported below a
larger mineral resource pit shell which has been defined based on a $1300/oz gold price. Approximately 44% of the gold metal content defined as
underground mineral reserves derives from material located between the mineral reserve pit shell and the mineral resource pit shell; the
remaining 56% of mineral reserves derives from material located below the mineral resource pit shell. Open pit mineral resources exclude
material reported as underground mineral reserves.
7. All Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates for New Gold’s properties and projects are effective December 31, 2015.
8. Qualified Person: The preparation of New Gold's Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates has been done by Qualified Persons as
defined under NI 43-101, under the oversight and review of Mr. Mark A. Petersen, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.
Reserves and resources notes (cont’d)Appendix 6
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2016 guidance assumptions
Spot:
2016
Silver price ($/oz) 14.00
Copper price ($/lb) 2.00
AUD/USD 1.40
CDN/USD 1.40
MXN/USD 18.00
Spot
Gold price ($/oz) 1,350
Silver price ($/oz) 20.00
Copper price ($/lb) 2.10
AUD/USD 1.31
CDN/USD 1.30
MXN/USD 18.55
Commodity price/foreign exchange assumptionsAppendix 6
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CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. READERS CONCERNING ESTIMATES OF MINERAL RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Information concerning the properties and operations of New Gold has been prepared in accordance with Canadian standards under applicable Canadian securities laws, and may not be
comparable to similar information for United States companies. The terms “Mineral Resource”, “Measured Mineral Resource”, “Indicated Mineral Resource” and “Inferred Mineral Resource”
used in this presentation are Canadian mining terms as defined in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves adopted by CIM Council on May 10, 2014 and incorporated by reference in National Instrument 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 presentation concerning descriptions of mineralization and mineral resources under Canadian standards
is not 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 great amount of uncertainty as to its existence and as to its economic and legal feasibility. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources
may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “Inferred Mineral Resource” will 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 that 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 will ever be
converted into mineral reserves. In addition, the definitions of “Proven Mineral Reserves” and “Probable Mineral Reserves” under CIM standards differ in certain respects from the standards of
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The 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” as defined under National Instrument 43-101.
For additional technical information on New Gold’s material properties, including a detailed breakdown of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources by category, as well as key assumptions,
parameters and risks, refer to New Gold’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2014.
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NON-GAAP MEASURES
(1) ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS
“All-in sustaining costs” per ounce is a non-GAAP financial measure. Consistent 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, capital expenditures that are sustaining in nature,
corporate general and administrative 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 this non-GAAP financial measure provides further transparency into costs associated with producing gold and assists analysts, investors and
other stakeholders of the company in assessing the company’s operating performance, its ability to generate free cash flow from current operations and its overall value. This data is furnished
to provide additional information and is a non-GAAP financial measure.
All-in sustaining costs presented do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS 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 IFRS and is not necessarily indicative of cash flow from operations under IFRS or operating
costs presented under IFRS. Further details regarding historical all-in sustaining costs and a reconciliation to the nearest IFRS measures are provided below and in the MD&A accompanying
New Gold’s financial statements filed from time to time on www.sedar.com.
(2) TOTAL CASH COSTS
“Total cash costs” per ounce is a non-GAAP financial measure which is 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 comparable to other similarly titled measures of other
companies. New Gold reports total cash costs on a sales basis. The company believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the company’s performance and ability to
generate liquidity through operating cash flow to fund future capital expenditures and working capital needs. This measure, along with sales, is considered to be a key indicator of the
company’s ability to generate operating earnings and cash flow from its mining operations. Total cash costs include mine site operating costs such as mining, processing and administration
costs, royalties, production taxes, and realized gains and losses on fuel contracts, but are exclusive of amortization, reclamation, capital and exploration costs and net of by-product sales.
Total cash costs are then divided by ounces of gold sold to arrive at a per ounce figure. Co-product cash costs remove the impact of other metal sales that are produced as a by-product of
gold production and apportion the cash costs to each metal produced on a percentage of revenue basis, and subsequently divides the amount by the total ounces of gold or silver or pounds of
copper sold, as the case may be, to arrive at per ounce or per pound figures. Unless otherwise indicated, all total cash cost information in this presentation is net of by-product sales. This data
is furnished to provide additional information and is a non-GAAP financial measure. Total cash costs and co-product cash costs presented do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS
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 IFRS and is not necessarily indicative of cash flow from operations under IFRS or operating costs presented under GAAP. Further details regarding historical total cash costs
and a reconciliation to the nearest IFRS measures are provided below and in the MD&A accompanying New Gold’s financial statements filed from time to time on www.sedar.com.
(3) AVERAGE REALIZED PRICE
“Average realized price per ounce or pound sold” is a non-GAAP financial measure with no standard meaning under IFRS. Management uses this measure to better understand the price
realized in each reporting period for gold, silver, and copper sales. Average realized price is intended to provide additional information only and does not have any standardized definition
under IFRS; it should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Other companies may calculate this measure differently
and this measure is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
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(4) ADJUSTED NET (LOSS)/EARNINGS
“Adjusted net (loss)/earnings” and “adjusted net (loss)/earnings per share” are non-GAAP financial measures. Net (loss)/earnings have been adjusted and tax affected for the group of costs in
“Other gains and losses” on the condensed consolidated income statement. The adjusted entries are also impacted for tax to the extent that the underlying entries are impacted for tax in the
unadjusted net (loss)/earnings from continuing operations. The company uses this measure for its own internal purposes. Management’s internal budgets and forecasts and public guidance
do not reflect fair value changes on senior notes and non-hedged derivatives, foreign currency translation and fair value through profit or loss and financial asset gains/losses. Consequently,
the presentation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share enables investors and analysts to better understand the underlying operating performance of our core mining
business through the eyes of management. Management periodically evaluates the components of adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share based on an internal
assessment of performance measures that are useful for evaluating the operating performance of our business and a review of the non-GAAP measures used by mining industry analysts and
other mining companies. Adjusted net (loss)/earnings and adjusted net (loss)/earnings per share are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standardized meaning
under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS. The measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flows from operations as determined under IFRS.
(5) OPERATING MARGIN
“Operating margin” is a non-GAAP financial measure with no standard meaning under IFRS, which management uses to evaluate the Company’s aggregated and mine-by-mine contribution to
net earnings before non-cash depreciation and depletion charges.
(6) CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE CHANGES IN NON-CASH OPERATING WORKING CAPITAL
“Cash generated from operations before changes in working capital” and “cash generated from operations before changes in working capital per share” are non-GAAP financial measures with
no standard meaning under IFRS, which exclude changes in non-cash operating working capital. Management uses this measure to evaluate the Company’s ability to generate cash from its
operations before temporary working capital changes.
Contact information
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Investor Relations
Hannes Portmann
Executive Vice President, Business Development
416-324-6014