New Afton Mine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Gold
gptkbp:annual_event approximately 80 million pounds of copper
approximately 75,000 ounces of gold
gptkbp:closure_type approved by government
gptkbp:collaborations for research projects
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:2012
gptkbp:community_engagement local partnerships
gptkbp:community_involvement gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkbp:community_support local events sponsorship
gptkbp:coordinates 50.5° N, 120.5° W
gptkbp:depth 1,000 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:2004
block cave mining
gptkbp:economic_impact regional job creation
gptkbp:employs approximately 400 employees
gptkbp:environmental_impact tailings management
completed prior to development
assessed for operations
gptkbp:feedback considered in operations
gptkbp:financial_performance published yearly
monitored quarterly
gptkbp:geographical_feature porphyry copper-gold deposit
gptkbp:grades flotation and leaching
gptkbp:has_public_transport gptkb:Highway_1
gptkbp:healthcare supported by the mine.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label New Afton Mine
gptkbp:investment local infrastructure projects
gptkbp:is_explored_in high
ongoing since 2004
held by New Gold Inc.
gptkbp:is_monitored_by water quality assessments
gptkbp:local_economy supports local businesses
gptkbp:location gptkb:British_Columbia
advanced mining techniques
compliance with provincial laws
gptkbp:market copper and gold
gptkbp:natural_resources gptkb:item
proven and probable reserves
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:New_Gold_Inc.
gptkbp:owner gptkb:New_Gold_Inc.
gptkbp:partnerships First Nations communities
gptkbp:power_output hydroelectric power
gptkbp:produced_by ongoing in surrounding areas
4,000 tons per day
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:2012
gptkbp:project ongoing operations since 2012
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance BC Mines Act
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing for efficiency improvements
gptkbp:restoration post-mining land use planning
gptkbp:revenue approximately $200 million
gptkbp:safety_features ISO certified
gptkbp:safety_record above industry average
gptkbp:social_responsibility community development programs
gptkbp:sponsor regular meetings
gptkbp:supply_chain local suppliers utilized
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives reclamation efforts
gptkbp:training mandatory for all employees
gptkbp:transportation truck and rail
gptkbp:type underground mine
gptkbp:water_management tailings storage facility
recycling and treatment systems
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Thompson_River