New Gold Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Press Release

TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2025 – New Gold Inc. (“New Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX: NGD) (NYSE American: NGD) today reported financial and operating results for the quarter and nine-months ended September 30, 2025. Third quarter 2025 production was 115,213 ounces of gold and 12.0 million pounds of copper, at an operating expense of $874 per gold ounce sold (co-product basis)³ and all-in sustaining costs¹ of $966 per gold ounce sold (by-product basis). Record Rainy River quarterly production contributed to strong cash flow from operations of $301 million and record quarterly free cash flow¹ of $205 million, highlighted by a record $183 million of quarterly free cash flow from Rainy River.

“New Gold delivered a strong third quarter, highlighted by multiple records for production and free cash flow generation. Rainy River produced over 100,000 ounces of gold in the quarter, a 63% increase over the second quarter, as the open pit continued to perform as expected following the release of the higher-grade material in June. At New Afton, the B3 cave continued to over-deliver during the third quarter, averaging over 4,300 tonnes per day. Additional tonnage from B3 continues to provide excellent shareholder value as it comes with no additional capital as we continue to shift all production resources over to C-Zone. The performance from our two assets led to a record $205 million of free cash flow, a 225% quarter-over-quarter improvement over our previous record last quarter,” stated Patrick Godin, President and CEO.

“The strong operating performance and free cash flow generation allowed the Company to advance our corporate objectives. We repaid, one quarter ahead of plan, the full $150 million drawn on the credit facility for the New Afton transaction earlier this May.. In total, the Company repaid an impressive $260 million of debt obligations during the quarter,” added Mr. Godin.

“As we look to the fourth quarter of 2025, we remain well positioned to deliver on our full-year guidance. With the performance to date, we are tracking in-line with both consolidated gold and copper production guidance. Additionally, consolidated capital spending and cash costs are trending in-line with their respective guidance ranges, while all-in sustaining costs are expected to be at the top end of its guidance range,” stated Mr. Godin.

“The Company demonstrated that our two assets are delivering on production and this performance shows we are well positioned to deliver on our longer-term plan. New Afton’s C-Zone remains on track to deliver the planned production ramp up in 2026, as does Rainy River’s open pit and underground operations, which are expected to deliver significant free cash flow over the coming years,” concluded Mr. Godin.

Third Quarter Highlighted by Record Production from Rainy River and New Afton’s Ongoing B3 Over Performance

• Third quarter consolidated production was 115,213 ounces of gold and 12.0 million pounds of copper at all-in sustaining costs^1,2 of $966 per gold ounce sold. Gold production through the first nine months of 2025 represented approximately 71% of the midpoint of annual consolidated production guidance of 325,000 to 365,000 ounces of gold.
• New Afton third quarter production was 14,912 ounces of gold and 12.0 million pounds of copper at all-in sustaining costs^1,2 of ($595) per gold ounce sold. The B3 cave continued to perform better than planned, delivering an average of 4,300 tonnes per day through the quarter. With the cave nearing exhaustion, the third quarter experienced an expected quarter-over-quarter decline in head grades towards the planned levels provided earlier in the year. Production through the first nine months of 2025 represented approximately 77% and 71% of the midpoint of annual guidance of 60,000 to 70,000 ounces of gold and 50 to 60 million pounds of copper, respectively.
• C-Zone cave construction continues to advance on schedule, with an expected quarter-over-quarter step up in copper and gold production in the fourth quarter of 2025. Cave construction progress is 79% complete as of the end of September. The flotation cleaner circuit upgrade was completed and commissioned during the quarter, and is achieving the designed recovery improvements for gold and copper and positions New Afton to fully capitalize on this investment once the mill is operating at full capacity starting in 2026.
• Rainy River third quarter production was 100,301 ounces of gold at all-in sustaining costs^1,2 of $1,043 per gold ounce sold, a 63% production increase and 39% decrease in all-in sustaining costs over the second quarter as the mill processed higher grade open pit ore. Rainy River’s third quarter production included approximately 5,900 ounces of gold-in-circuit inventory as discussed at the end of the second quarter. Gold production through the first nine months of 2025 represented approximately 70% of the midpoint of annual guidance of 265,000 to 295,000 ounces of gold. Importantly, during the third quarter, the mill demonstrated the ability to process the required gold production to achieve the 2026 production target outlined in the Rainy River Technical Report earlier this year without compromising on recovery.
• Rainy River underground continues to advance well with several key initiatives undertaken in the quarter specifically designed to improve recruitment and retention, including camp facilities upgrades, travel improvements and contract modifications to incentivize and reward optimized development rates. Underground development and stope production will expand out three mining zones and will continue to increase through the fourth quarter.

Record Quarterly Free Cash Flow Achieved; Balance Sheet Further Strengthened

• The Company generated cash flow from operations of $301 million and record quarterly free cash flow¹ of $205 million after investing approximately $56 million in advancing growth projects during the quarter. This was highlighted by Rainy River’s record $183 million in quarterly free cash flow¹.
• During the quarter, the Company redeemed the remaining $111 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2027 Notes on July 15, 2025, funded with cash on hand. The Company also repaid the $150 million drawn on the credit facility, one quarter ahead of plan.
• The Company exited the second quarter in a strong financial position, with cash and cash equivalents of $123 million.

2025 Operational Guidance Update, On-Track to Achieve Outlook

• Gold production is expected to be in-line with the 325,000 to 365,000 ounce guidance range. New Afton gold production is expected to be at the midpoint of the guidance range of 60,000 to 70,000 ounces. Rainy River gold production is expected to be above the midpoint of the 265,000 to 295,000 ounce guidance range.
• Copper production is expected to be at the mid-point of the guidance range of 50 to 60 million pounds.
• Consolidated cash costs¹ are trending above the mid-point of the guidance range of $600 to $700 per gold ounce sold, on a by-product basis. New Afton cash costs on a by-product basis are expected to be below the bottom end of the guidance range on favourable by-product prices. Rainy River cash costs on a by-product basis are expected to be at the high end of the guidance range as strong operational performance is offset by higher underground mining costs and related camp costs due to the amended underground contract. Cash costs at both operations include an additional $40 per ounce related to share-based payment increases during the quarter.
• Consolidated all-in sustaining costs¹ are trending at the high end of the guidance range of $1,025 to $1,125 per gold ounce sold, on a by-product basis, and include a higher share-based expense of $75 per ounce year-to-date due to an increase in the Company’s share price.  All-in sustaining costs at New Afton are expected to be below the low end of its guidance range due to lower cash costs. Rainy River’s all-in sustaining costs are expected to be at the high end of its guidance range due to higher cash costs.
• Operating expenses per gold ounce (co-product) are tracking to the high end of the guidance range of $900 to $1,000 per gold ounce sold as a result of higher underground mining and camp costs at Rainy River. Operating expenses per copper pound (co-product) are trending in-line with the guidance range of $1.75 to $2.25 per copper pound sold.
• Sustaining capital¹ is tracking to the low end of the guidance range of $95 million to $110 million.
• Growth capital¹ is tracking to midpoint of the guidance range of $175 million to $205 million, due to efficient capital management at New Afton, partially offset by higher underground capital expenditures at Rainy River primarily due to the higher underground development costs from the amended underground contract.

Consolidated Financial Highlights

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