News Items tag as: New Afton Mine

New Gold tailings deemed structurally sound
August 11, 2023 - 9:01 AM

A gold mine near Kamloops reopened underground yesterday after an inspection of its tailings storage.
New Afton Mine near Kamloops seeks community input on 2030 closure
May 03, 2021 - 10:41 AM

As the New Afton Mine west of Kamloops starts to plan for transition into closure over the next decade, the company has launched a campaign to reach out for community input on the social implications.
Fundraiser for family of miner who died near Kamloops raises nearly $100,000
February 06, 2021 - 2:36 PM

A GoFundMe that was started for the family of a miner who died in a “mud rush” accident near Kamloops has raised almost $100,000 in three days.
Surface operations resume at New Afton Mine following deadly mudslide
February 05, 2021 - 10:25 AM

The New Afton Mine west of Kamloops has restarted operations after an accident that killed a contract employee.
Body of Kamloops worker killed in New Afton Mine mudslide recovered
February 04, 2021 - 8:47 AM

The body of the worker killed in an underground mudslide at the New Afton Mine has been recovered.
Fundraiser for family of worker presumed dead in Kamloops mining accident exceeds goal
February 03, 2021 - 11:47 AM

A fundraiser for the family of the driller presumed dead in an underground mudslide at the New Afton Mine near Kamloops has already reached its goal.
Father of four presumed dead in underground mud slide at New Afton Mine near Kamloops
February 02, 2021 - 6:06 PM

The worker who is presumed to have been killed in a New Afton Mine underground mudslide early this morning was a father of four and had been a driller for over 12 years.
Worker killed in mud slide at New Afton Mine near Kamloops
February 02, 2021 - 8:32 AM

One person is dead and two others injured following an underground mud slide at the New Afton Mine near Kamloops early this morning.
Another COVID-19 case confirmed at New Afton mine near Kamloops
January 29, 2021 - 3:33 PM

New Afton Mine west of Kamloops has announced another positive COVID-19 case.
Mine extension considered for New Afton
June 29, 2016 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - New exploration at New Afton Mine may hint at an extended life for the mine.
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News Items tag as: New Afton Mine

New Gold tailings deemed structurally sound

New Afton Mine near Kamloops seeks community input on 2030 closure

Fundraiser for family of miner who died near Kamloops raises nearly $100,000

Surface operations resume at New Afton Mine following deadly mudslide

Body of Kamloops worker killed in New Afton Mine mudslide recovered

Fundraiser for family of worker presumed dead in Kamloops mining accident exceeds goal

Father of four presumed dead in underground mud slide at New Afton Mine near Kamloops

Worker killed in mud slide at New Afton Mine near Kamloops

Another COVID-19 case confirmed at New Afton mine near Kamloops

Mine extension considered for New Afton

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