SECTION 7 NEW GOLD RAINY RIVER MINE PUBLIC CONSULTATION REGISTRY

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 1/3/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Métis Nation of , Big Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Grassy First Nation, Report of December Anishinaabeg of 24 - 30, 2018. Naongashiing, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, , Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, , Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River , Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 1/3/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Grassy First Nation, Report of December Anishinaabeg of 17 - 23, 2018. Naongashiing, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 1/8/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Nation, Rainy River First Report of December Nations, Naicatchewenin 31, 2018 - January 6, First Nation, Township of 2019. Chapple, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, , Métis Nation of 187 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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1/8/2019 E-mail New Gold reported No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal strong fourth quarter Nation, Rainy River First results. Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario 1/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with an Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal employee to discuss a confidential work related matter. 1/8/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation with Whitefish Bay. 1/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No follow up required Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Aboriginal Shooniyaa to discuss at this time. proposals for funding training and education opportunities in partnership. 1/9/2019 Meeting New Gold and Confidential Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal RRFN/NFN met to discussion held. Rainy River First Nations discuss HR related matters. 1/10/2019 E-mail New Gold announced No follow up required. Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal the departure of a Ojibways of Onigaming First director from the Nation, Naicatchewenin First Board of Directors. Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation 1/10/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Couchiching Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Couchiching to replaced their current discuss current member on the membership of the Advisory Committee FFCS Advisory and the Committee. Environmental Sub-committee.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 1/14/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Nation, Naotkamegwanning Report of January 7 - First Nation, Lac La Croix 13, 2019. First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Couchiching First Nation, Township of Chapple, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 1/14/2019 Meeting New Gold met with The committee Seven Generations Public and local community agreed on three Education Institute, Fort Aboriginal groups to share events through out Frances Museum & Cultural ideas on how to the year (making Centre, Sunset Country create opportunities bannock, birch bark Métis Community Council, for Indigenous-led baskets and Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Art Workshops medicine bags). New Historical Centre within the Rainy Gold will River District. New assist in organization Gold provided of the workshops. support for the workshops through the New Gold Community Investment Program. 1/14/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal community members discussion held. Nation to discuss potential employment opportunities at the mine. 1/15/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Naicatchewenin First Nation with RRFN/NFN. 1/17/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Chiefs Aboriginal quarterly FFCS minutes were taken. Secretariat, Mitaanjigamiing Advisory Committee First Nation, Couchiching meeting. The member First Nation, Lac La Croix representing Seine First Nation, Seine River First River was unable to Nation attend. 1/17/2019 Meeting New Gold held a PNP Upcoming contract Aboriginal review at the mine opportunities were 189 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation site. Several reviewed. communities attended. 1/18/2019 Other New Gold donated Women's Public and approximately 150 Shelter of Hope, Seine River Aboriginal turkeys to several First Nation, Rainy River community District Social Services organizations in the Administration Board, Front Rainy River District. Street Manor, Nelson House, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Emo Food Bank, Fort Frances Family Centre, Rainy River Westend Food Bank, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, United Native Friendship Centre, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Salvation Army 1/18/2019 Meeting New Gold had a Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal discussion with the Chief on relations with the mine. The Chief remains frustrated with the contract process. 1/21/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Nation, Rainy River First Report of January 14 - Nations, Mitaanjigamiing First 20, 2019. Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation 1/21/2019 Meeting New Gold attended a Communities are Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal meeting with five of unhappy with the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, 190 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation the seven Chiefs of contracting Fort Frances Chiefs the FFCS and other process at New Gold. Secretariat, Couchiching participants. First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation 1/21/2019 New Gold held a Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal confidential discussion on agreement matters with MNO. 1/23/2019 Present New Gold attended Six students in the Seven Generations Aboriginal ation the Seven Gens pre- program attended the Education Institute employment training presentation. program held at the Couchiching Multi- use facility. New Gold provided information on the hiring process and company expectations. 1/23/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation with AWZFN. 1/23/2019 Ceremo New Gold held a No follow up required. Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal ny ceremony with a Further ceremony can Naongashiing representative from be AoN at the Spirit held by request. House on the mine site to address concerns raised by AoN community members related to recent spiritual events. 1/23/2019 E-mail RRFN advised New RRFN will update NG Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal Gold that new EMB when new members members would be are appointed in the near appointed. future to replace previous members. 1/24/2019 Present New Gold participated Six students in the Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal ation in AWZFN's job program attended the Nation readiness program presentation. and gave a presentation on the hiring 191 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation process. 1/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with New Gold will update Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Couchiching and was the distribution list for advised of a change in business contact for business opportunities. opportunities. 1/28/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Township of Chapple, Report of January 21 - Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, 27, 2019. Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation 1/28/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Couchiching First Nation, Public and summary of all current Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Aboriginal career opportunities to Naicatchewenin First Nation, community contacts. Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Rainy River First Nations ,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa- Zhing Advisory Services, Buffalo Point First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, United Native Friendship Centre, Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong, Métis Nation of Ontario, Town of , Big Grassy First Nation 1/29/2019 Site New Gold provided a There were 5 students Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal Visit site tour for the and 2 adults in Nation students and attendance. organizers of the 192 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation AWZFN job readiness program. 1/30/2019 Meeting New Gold attended a New Gold provided Seven Generations Aboriginal recognition breakfast the letter of support to Education Institute hosted by Seven Seven Gens. There was a Gens. discussion on the simulator and a support letter for job commitment was requested by Seven Gens. 1/30/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No follow up required Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Couchiching for a at this time. review of PNPs. 1/31/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a The community Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal community member member was from RRFN to discuss interested in job opportunities at the applying for a surface mine. miner position. 1/31/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a The community Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal community member member was Nation from Onigaming to interested in discuss job applying for a surface opportunities at the miner position. mine. 1/31/2019 Open New Gold was New Gold planned on Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal House invited by Shooniyaa participating but were Nation, Shooniyaa Wa- Wa Biitong to unable to attend due Biitong participate in an to severe weather open house at NWA conditions. NG 33 to share offered to come to information on the community at a employment later date when the opportunities, NG weather had policies and improved and was procedures as NWA convenient to the 33 has community community. members that are interested. 2/1/2019 Commu New Gold attended Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal nity Naicatchewenin's Meeting Elder and Youth activities. 2/4/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Rainy River First Nations, Report of January 28 - Township of Chapple, February 3, 2019. Couchiching First Nation, 193 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation 2/4/2019 External The owner of the New Gold ensured the JTJ Contracting Ltd. Public Feedba Emo New Gold bus garbage was cleaned ck depot complained of up; garbage left at the if the issue continues depot by New Gold other arrangements employees. may need to be made. 2/4/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Seven Gens may work Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal Seven Gens to with RRFN/NFN discuss Indigenous Elders to engagement. create an Indigenous engagement package. 2/5/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal JIC member from Big Grassy to discuss lines of progression for members working at site. 2/5/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Island council Naongashiing members to discuss employment of members and lines of progression. 2/6/2019 Open New Gold was invited Two Community Dept Public and House to participate in the members attended Aboriginal Student and set up an Options Symposium. informational booth at the symposium. It was very well attended by local students and other organizations. 2/7/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Naotkamegwanning to discussion held. Nation discuss an upcoming contract. 2/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with an Confidential Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal employee to discuss discussion held. 194 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation possible employment opportunities within New Gold. 2/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Confidential Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Chief to discuss issues discussion held. with an existing contract and other items. 2/11/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Report of February 4 - Township of Chapple, 10, 2019. Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation 2/11/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal JIC member and a discussion held. Nation council member to discuss contract process concerns and an IBA commitment. 2/13/2019 Meeting New Gold met with The program is Seven Generations Aboriginal Seven Gens to find out progressing well; there Education Institute how the pre- are 7 of employment program 10 still enrolled in the is progressing. program. 2/13/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a Confidential Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal contractor to discuss discussion held. the status of the current contract. 2/14/2019 E-mail New Gold No follow up required. Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal announced fourth Ojibways of Onigaming First quarter and year-end Nation, Rainy River First results and provided Nations, Naotkamegwanning 2019 operational First Nation, Animakee Wa outlook. Zhing First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Métis Nation 195 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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2/15/2019 E-mail New Gold provided an No questions or Site Neighbour (within 10km Public update to neighbours concerns at this time of project footprint) on a blast taking place north of Teeple Road. The neighbours were invited to contact the Community team with any questions or concerns. 2/15/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a The community Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal community member to member provided a discuss employment resume. opportunities. 2/19/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Naicatchewenin First Nation with RRFN/NFN. 2/19/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal the Weekly Spill Nation, Township of Report of February 11 Chapple, Rainy River First - 17th, 2019. Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation 2/19/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Public and summary of all current Nation, Rainy River First Aboriginal career opportunities to Nations, Naicatchewenin community contacts. First Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, United Native Friendship Centre, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Town of Atikokan, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, 196 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne- Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation 2/19/2019 Meeting New Gold and Confidential Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal RRFN/NFN met to discussion held. Naicatchewenin First Nation discuss HR related matters. 2/20/2019 Present New Gold presented Approximately 150 Riverview Public School Public ation at the Riverview children from grades School (from Rainy Kindergarten through River) Winter Grade 8, participated Carnival event held in the event at Kay-Nah-Chi- Wah-Nung Historical Centre. 2/20/2019 Meeting New Gold met with The program is Seven Generations Aboriginal Seven Gens to find out progressing well; the Education Institute how the pre- students will tour the employment program mine and is progressing. accommodation camp on February 25, 2019. 2/20/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Naotkamegwanning to discussion held. Nation see how things were progressing with their contract and if there were any concerns. 2/21/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal Nigig and had a discussion was held. Nation general discussion on current contract opportunities, past contract issues and the role of the BDO. 2/21/2019 Meeting New Gold met with New Gold and Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Couchiching to Couchiching working discuss an existing out the contract and issues issues. that have arisen with it. 197 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 2/22/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal community member to discuss holding women's teachings for women in the HR and Community departments. 2/25/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Township of Chapple, Environmental Couchiching First Nation, Department (Feb 18- Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, 24, 2019). Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation 2/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big A confidential Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Grassy to discuss discussion was held. contracts, lines of progression and concerns over contracts. 2/25/2019 Site New Gold provided a Seven Gens may work Aboriginal Visit site tour for the with RRFN/NFN students and Elders to organizers of the mine create an Indigenous site and engagement package. accommodation camp. 2/26/2019 Meeting New Gold and BGFN A meeting will be held Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal had scheduled a JIC when it can be meeting; the meeting confirmed was not held as a Big that all members will Grassy participate. member did not show up. No notice was provided or communication afterwards. 2/26/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming to discuss discussion was held. Nation several topics 198 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation including: contracts, spill reports, HR issues and IBA items. 2/27/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a Confidential Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal potential employee to discussion held. discuss the upcoming interview. 2/27/2019 Meeting New Gold assisted Confidential Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal community members discussion held. Nation with their applications in e-recruit. 2/28/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Couchiching to discussion was held. discuss several topics including: contracts, NG-CFN relationship, bussing and employment. 3/4/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Environmental Naicatchewenin First Nation, Department (Feb 25- Township of Chapple, Mar 3, 2019). Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation 3/5/2019 E-mail New Gold advised The Community Naotkamegwanning First Public and that a truck Manager responded Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing Aboriginal delivering SO2 to to a call from the First Nation, Métis Nation of site rolled into the Township of Chapple Ontario, Big Grassy First ditch onto Korpi to provide further Nation, Anishinaabeg of Road. Plans for information and Naongashiing, Rainy River extraction are emailed the First Nations, Ojibways of underway. information to the Onigaming First Nation, Township and Township of Chapple, Indigenous leadership. Naicatchewenin First Nation 3/5/2019 Meeting New Gold brought The Elder accepted Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal tobacco and asked a the tobacco and was local Elder if she happy would provide some to provide the female NG teachings for the 199 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation employees with women. traditional women's teachings. 3/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Town of Rainy River Public support with community organizations to rejuvenate Hannam Park in Rainy River through the Community Investment Program. 3/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Couchiching First Nation Public support for a local First Nation pow wow through the Community Investment Program. 3/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Fort Frances Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee through the Community Investment Program. 3/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Fort Frances Bass Tournament through the Community Investment Program. 3/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Township of LaVallee Public support with a community organization to replace ice rink boards at the community rink through the Community Investment Program. 3/7/2019 E-mail New Gold advised that Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Public and the truck containing Nation of Ontario, Aboriginal SO2 was safely Anishinaabeg of extracted from the Naongashiing, Animakee Wa ditch on Korpi Road. Zhing First Nation, There were no leaks of Naotkamegwanning First 200 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation SO2 or fuel. Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 3/8/2019 Meeting New Gold and RRFN A confidential Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal held a discussion on discussion was held. several contracts and upcoming RFPs and the change in multiple bid policy. 3/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with The program was Seven Generations Aboriginal Seven Gens to fairly successful; NG Education Institute discuss the recent and Seven Gens will pre-employment continue to work training program. together to try Three of the six and build even more program graduates success. were hired by NG. 3/11/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing Environmental First Nation, Seine River First Department (Mar 4-10, Nation, Lac La Croix First 2019). Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Métis Nation of Ontario, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 3/11/2019 Meeting Onigaming requested CPA presentations Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal a CPA presentation be were scheduled in the Nation brought to the community on April 4, community for 2 2019. presentations; for a presentation to Chief and Council in the morning and a second presentation for community members in the afternoon. 3/11/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation 201 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation with Onigaming. 3/12/2019 Commu New Gold offered New Gold collected Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal nity tobacco to the Elders information on Meeting which was graciously traditional plants accepted. New Gold from the Elders. asked Elders about Their input will help traditional local plants shape plans for the and suggestions for vegetation used in plants to be planted in the trial the trial plots for plots. revegetation in Summer 2019. 3/12/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal BGFN to discuss their discussion was held. frustrations on New Gold contracts, JIC and a and BGFN will work NG staff member. towards resolution of the issues. 3/12/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No follow up required. Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal AoN to help identify Naongashiing ways to improve bid scores. 3/13/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal BGFN to work towards discussion was held. resolving some issues with contracts. 3/13/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. with MNO. 3/16/2019 Worksh New Gold hosted a The workshop was Public op Bannock Making well attended; a local Workshop for NG RRFN employees and their woman provided families. instruction. 3/18/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal distributed by the required. Grassy First Nation, Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (March Naongashiing, Lac La Croix 11-17, 2019). First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, 202 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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3/18/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Naotkamegwanning to discussion was held. Nation discuss some issues with the progression of upcoming service contract. 3/18/2019 Meeting New Gold and Confidential Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal RRFN/NFN met to discussion held. Rainy River First Nations discuss HR related matters. 3/19/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Naicatchewenin First Nation with RRFN/NFN. 3/19/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming to discuss discussion was held. Nation HR issues with member employees. 3/19/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal summary of all current Nation, Anishinabe of career opportunities to Wauzhushk Onigum First community contacts. Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Pwi-Di- Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Seine River First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, United Native Friendship Centre, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Town of Atikokan 3/19/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No follow up required. Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Naotkamegwanning to Nation discuss progression of upcoming service 203 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation contract. 3/19/2019 External New Gold received a New Gold advised Individual - GP Public Feedba complaint from a that Hwy 600 is a ck neighbour on Hwy public road and has 600; the neighbour no jurisdiction on received damage to drivers using it. A the windshield when notice was sent out to a passing light staff and contractors vehicle equipped for to be mindful of local the mine perceived speed limits on public as speeding caused highways. stones to fly up into the windshield. 3/19/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Naongashiing with AoN. 3/20/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal AoN to discuss HR discussion was held. Naongashiing and compensation issues. 3/21/2019 Meeting New Gold held a An update was Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal quarterly EMB meeting provided on the Stage Naongashiing, Métis Nation with AON and BGFN. 2 LRIA application and of Ontario, Big Grassy First The EMB members were Nation, Naotkamegwanning Naotkamegwanning, advised that the link to First Nation, Animakee Wa MNO, Onigaming and the 2018 Annual Zhing First Nation, Ojibways AWZFN reps were not Compliance Report of Onigaming First Nation in attendance. would be emailed once it has been submitted. (Due on March 31st). Meeting minutes were taken and emailed to all members. 3/21/2019 Meeting New Gold opened a A confidential Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal meeting with BGFN discussion was held. with the GM offering tobacco to the Chief. The Chief began the meeting with a smudge and introduction. Discussions were held on contract issues, the Environmental Monitor position, and HR issues.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 3/25/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation, Rainy River First Environmental Nations, Mitaanjigamiing First Department (Mar 18- Nation, Township of Chapple, 24, 2019). Couchiching First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 3/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal RRFN to discuss discussion was held. comments made at a recent meeting and contract matters. 3/25/2019 Meeting New Gold, Lac La An update was Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal Croix and provided on the Stage Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing held 2 LRIA application and Seine River First Nation, Lac their quarterly EMB members were La Croix First Nation Environmental Sub- advised that the link to committee meeting. the 2018 Annual The reps from Seine Compliance Report River and Couchiching would be emailed were not in once it has been attendance. submitted. (Due on March 31st). Meeting minutes were taken and emailed to all members. 3/25/2019 Meeting New Gold, Lac La Confidential meeting Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Aboriginal Croix, Seine River and minutes were taken. Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing held Seine River First Nation, Lac their quarterly La Croix First Advisory Nation Committee meeting. The rep from Couchiching was not in attendance. 3/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No follow up required. Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal manager and staff of a Nation new service contract. 3/26/2019 Meeting New Gold toured the No follow up required. Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal site with the manager Nation 205 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation of a new service contract to better define the scope of work. 3/27/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming for discussion held. Nation discussion on a specific contract. 3/28/2019 Meeting Seven Gens provided Seven Generations Aboriginal a tour of their training Education Institute centre located in Couchiching. 3/29/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Seven Generations Aboriginal Seven Gens in Kenora Education Institute to discuss possible training programs and funding. 4/1/2019 Commu New Gold met with An Elder opened the Seine River First Nation Aboriginal nity Elders to learn about meeting with a prayer Meeting traditional local and smudging. New plants and Gold collected suggestions for the information on trial plots for traditional plants from revegetation to be the Elders. Their input put in place in 2019. will help shape plans for the vegetation used in the trial plots. 4/2/2019 Commu New Gold met with New Gold collected Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal nity Elders to learn about information on Meeting traditional local traditional plants plants and from the Elders. suggestions for the Their input will help trial plots for shape plans for the revegetation to be vegetation used in put in place in 2019. the trial plots. An Elder requested a copy of the presentation; the presentation was emailed. 4/3/2019 Commu New Gold met with New Gold collected Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal nity Elders to learn about information on Meeting traditional local traditional plants plants and from the Elders. suggestions for the Their input will help trial plots for shape plans for the revegetation to be vegetation used in 206 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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4/3/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Township of Chapple, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Naicatchewenin First Nation, Environmental Couchiching First Nation, Department (Mar 25- Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, 31, 2019). Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Métis Nation of Ontario 4/3/2019 Meeting New Gold held No further action Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal discussions with Nigig required. Nation about upcoming contracts. 4/4/2019 Commu At the CPA 2017 The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity presentation, a advised that Cell 1 Nation Meeting member of Chief and takes the tailings Council asked what (sand/paste) and the does TMA Cell 1 do? water is recycled. Like mud in a pail. The mud settles out and water is left on the top. Water used on site is a closed circuit. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of the The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity community asked why advised that it is much Nation Meeting doesn’t the rock get easier to put back into the pit at build stockpiles and closure? cover, less expensive as well. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked advised that waste is Nation Meeting how do birds stay kept in waste areas. away? There are banger and deterrents used for keeping the birds off areas of the mine.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 4/4/2019 Commu A member of the The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity community asked what advised, permitted Nation Meeting keeps the water in the based on regulation, dams from the permit gives a free overflowing? board level. Cannot be filled beyond that safety level. This ensures heavy rains do not over top the dam. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of the New Gold advised, Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity community asked, is yes, monitoring results Nation Meeting the government are submitted from receiving monitoring surface water, ground results? water, habitat, air quality. There are monthly, quarterly and annual reports. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief New Gold advised that Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked if in 2015, two Nation Meeting there is any protection monitoring stations for the air? were installed downwind of the site. Monitoring occurs for all potential contaminants and particulates. These stations are based on Canadian standards. Monitoring occurs every 6 days. 4/4/2019 Commu (1) A member of Chief (1) The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked advised that New Nation Meeting if mine was shut Gold has money down tomorrow placed in a trust to what would government, to carry happen? out the Closure Plan. (2) And what would (2) Water is to go happen then? through the water (3) Would there be treatment. The pumps water testing after? in the pit will stop and (4) What will the pit be? the pit will fill up. (5) There will be Buildings get natural water in pit, decommissioned. no danger of That is why there is a anything in it? closure plan. The (6) What happens to Government has the 208 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation the exposed rock, if road map. pit is not filled up in (3) As part of the a hurry, then what Closure money to about issues? Government, there are funds for ongoing monitoring to ensure water meets standards from the Government. New Gold is doing Progressive Reclamation. Not waiting until the end of the mine to start reclamation. (4) It will be filled with water. (5) Water will be continuously monitored as the level rises in the pit. All models show that water quality is good. Water prevents oxygen from getting down into the bottom of the pit and creating PAG – rusty rocks. (6) The water treatment plant will treat the water that begins to fill the pit. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked advised that the Nation Meeting who gets copies of the government and Closure Plan the Communities Amendment? receive copies. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked if advised that not a lot Nation Meeting there are any mines of mines that are closed that were properly closed they could go in the past. see. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council Nation Meeting commented that most people need answers 209 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation that are not technical related to birds, fish, wildlife, water and land. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked advised permitted Nation Meeting how far up is the water based on regulation, around the dams? gives a free board level. Cannot be filled beyond that safety level. This ensures heavy rains do not over top the dam. There are contingencies for each section of the constructed wetlands discharge. Worst case scenario, all water would be diverted to the pit. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief New Gold advised that Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked if this is something that Nation Meeting New Gold can set up a can gardening/greenhouse be looked into. for planting for future generations. 4/4/2019 Commu New Gold met with New Gold collected Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity Elders to learn about information on Nation Meeting traditional local traditional plants plants and from the Elders. suggestions for the Their input will help trial plots for shape plans for the revegetation to be vegetation used in put in place in 2019. the trial plots. 4/4/2019 Commu New Gold had a The Chief was Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity consultant present emailed the report on Nation Meeting the Closure Plan the member and Amendment; another MSDS sheets on the question that came chemical. up was: The Chief wanted to know why she wasn't advised when a member was exposed to a chemical 210 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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4/4/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal JIC member and a Nation council member to discuss employment at the mine. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council Nation Meeting commented that it was good to see some mines have started reclamation. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief New Gold advised Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked that there is a fence Nation Meeting how the wildlife is kept around the TMA. The out? deer stay away because of the activity at site. There is also a deer study that we do. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked advised that arsenic Nation Meeting what is the arsenic is in the natural process. environment at low levels. In mining, it is in higher levels. Ammonia evaporates in the environment like gas. To deal with these chemicals on site, they are recycled and any potential water that cannot be released on site goes through the water treatment plant. There are multiple stop gates to ensure the water is checked before being released into the environment. 4/4/2019 Commu A member of Chief The consultant Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal nity and Council asked advised that most of Nation Meeting where does the dust the dust comes from 211 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation come from? dumping. The rock stockpiles are built from the bottom up at New Gold, to keep dust levels down. There are also water trucks on roads to keep dust levels down. 4/5/2019 E-mail MNO suggested a New Gold unable to Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal meeting date change schedule the for the CPA consultant for the presentation CPA presentation scheduled on April 13, and requested next 2019 (from April 5, available dates from 2019), after several MNO. MNO advised exchanges of emails they with New Gold in would send out a list February and March to of available dates. set up this meeting. 4/5/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big New Gold will continue Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Grassy to discuss to work with Big concerns over Grassy contracts. and address their concerns. 4/8/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation of Ontario, Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (Apr 1-7, Naongashiing, Animakee Wa 2019). Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation 4/8/2019 E-mail New Gold announced Métis Nation of Ontario, Aboriginal that the first quarter Anishinaabeg of production results are Naongashiing, Big Grassy on track to meet First Nation, Animakee Wa annual guidance. Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Ojibways of 212 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Onigaming First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations 4/9/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation with Naotkamegwanning. 4/9/2019 Meeting New Gold met with New Gold collected Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal Elders to learn about information on trees Nation traditional local and medicines from plants and the Elders. Their input suggestions for the will help shape plans trial plots for for the vegetation revegetation to be used in the trial put in place in 2019. plots. 4/10/2019 Open New Gold participated Fort Frances High School Public House in the FFHS career fair. 4/11/2019 Commu New Gold met with An Elder opened the Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal nity Elders to learn about meeting with a Meeting traditional local prayer. New Gold plants and collected information suggestions for the on trees, medicines, trial plots for and mixed vegetation revegetation to be from the Elders. Their put in place in 2019. input will help shape plans for the vegetation used in the trial plots. The Chief suggested including youth in these information sessions. 4/12/2019 Commu New Gold participated New Gold participated Township of Emo Public nity in Emo Spring Fever with draws of two Event Days. Spring themed gift baskets. 4/12/2019 Phone New Gold contacted The executive Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Call Couchiching to assistant coordinated schedule a Traditional a meeting Knowledge meeting date of April 17, 2019. with Elders. 4/12/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming to review Nation the bid process and discuss contracts.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 4/13/2019 Site New Gold hosted a There were 43 people Town of Fort Frances Public Visit tour of the Rainy River in attendance. mine for the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary's Church parishioners. 4/15/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation, Lac La Croix First Environmental Nation, Seine River First Department (Apr 8-14, Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing 2019). First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple 4/15/2019 Meeting New Gold requested a Other items discussed Lac La Croix First Nation, Aboriginal meeting with FFCS to were employment Rainy River First Nations, advise of management statistics and the Couchiching First Nation, Fort changes at Rainy scheduled date of Frances Chiefs Secretariat, River. Spring Ceremony. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation 4/15/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a Lac La Croix First Nation, Aboriginal link to the 2018 Annual Rainy River First Nations, Compliance Report to Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, EMB and JIC Fort Frances Chiefs members. Secretariat, Couchiching First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation 4/16/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Rainy River First Nations with RRFN/NFN. 4/16/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No follow up required. Grand Council Treaty #3 Aboriginal Grand Chief to provide an update and have a discussion on the plans to build a round house at New Gold. 4/16/2019 Worksh New Gold held a Nine employees Aboriginal op Women's Teaching's participated in the Workshop for HR, workshop. Community and Environment 214 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation department female employees. 4/16/2019 Commu New Gold met with The Elders identified Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal nity Naotkamegwanning trees not previously Nation Meeting Elders for their input in identified at other TK selecting traditional sessions and plants for the provided good reclamation trial plots feedback regarding planned in 2019. closures of other Mines in the area. The Elders are interested in seeing the Mine. New Gold will arrange a tour in the summer when potential dates have been received. 4/17/2019 Site New Gold hosted a There were 7 people Grassy Narrows First Nation Aboriginal Visit tour of the Rainy River in attendance Mine for community members of Grassy Narrows First Nation. 4/17/2019 Commu New Gold met with The Elders identified Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal nity Couchiching Elders for two plants that were Meeting their input in selecting not traditional plants for previously identified at the other TK sessions. reclamation trial plots planned in 2019. 4/23/2019 Worksh New Gold held a There were 9 Aboriginal op Ribbon Skirt making employees in workshop for HR, attendance Community and Environment department female employees. 4/24/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal distributed by the required. Grassy First Nation, Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (Apr 15- Naongashiing, Lac La Croix 22, 2019). First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, 215 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 4/24/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Naotkamegwanning Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Naotkamegwanning to did not have any Nation introduce the interim issues at Community manager this time. and discuss any issues. 4/25/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal summary of all current Nation, Rainy River First career opportunities to Nations, Naicatchewenin community contacts. First Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Lac La Croix First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, United Native Friendship Centre, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, Big Grassy First Nation, Town of Atikokan, Métis Nation of Ontario 4/25/2019 E-mail New Gold announced Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal the release of first Nation, Naicatchewenin First quarter financial Nation, Rainy River First results. Nations, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 4/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with General discussion Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal RRFN to introduce the points included interim Community concern about manager and for turnover at NG and discussion of any contracts. issues. Is there potential for a bus stop in Couchiching? Does New Gold have a cultural engagement policy? RRFN requested more information in spill reports, would like party responsible for the spill named, and number of past spills. 4/25/2019 Commu New Gold participated Students and their Sturgeon Creek School Public nity in the STEAM parents participated in Event (Science, Technology, the Engineering, Arts & event. Math) Open House at Sturgeon Creek School. 4/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No follow up required. Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal MNO for discussion on active contracts. 4/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal BGFN to work towards discussion held; resolving some issues BGFN and NG with contracts. continue to work towards resolving issues. 4/29/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal distributed by the required. Grassy First Nation, Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (Apr 22- Naongashiing, Lac La Croix 28, 2019). First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation ,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Rainy River First 217 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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4/30/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation, Township of Chapple, Environmental Naicatchewenin First Nation, Department (update to Rainy River First Nations, report of Apr 22- 28, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, 2019). Couchiching First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario 4/30/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A confidential meeting Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal Naicatchewenin to was held; generally, introduce the interim discussion points were Community manager the NG- and for discussion of Naicatchewenin any issues. relationship and HR matters. 5/1/2019 E-mail New Gold released an Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal update on Rainy River. Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations 5/1/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big A confidential meeting Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Grassy to discuss was held; generally, concerns over contract issues and contracts. priorities were discussed. 5/1/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation with AWZFN. 5/2/2019 Hand New Gold hand Mailed to: Rainy Township of Chapple, Rainy Public Delivery delivered and mailed River Public Library, River Public Library, hard copies of the Fort Frances Public Lakehead University Library, Final New Gold Inc. Library, Lakehead Ministry of Tourism Culture Rainy River Mine, University Library, and Sport, Chapple Museum, 218 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Cultural Heritage MTCS Emo Public Library, Fort Resource Completion Hand delivered to: Frances Public Library Report. Emo Library, Chapple Township and Chapple Museum 5/2/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal Naicatchewenin to discussion was held. discuss human resources issues with community employees. 5/2/2019 Meeting New Gold met with AoN expressed their Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal AoN where the concern over the Naongashiing departing GM frequent turnover at introduced the interim New Gold. They also Community manager. expressed concern regarding NG procurement processes that put smaller, more remote communities with less capacity at a disadvantage. 5/3/2019 Commu New Gold participated Students and their McCrosson Tovell School Public nity in the STEAM parents participated in Event (Science, Technology, the Engineering, Arts & event. Math) Open House at McCrosson Tovell School. 5/6/2019 E-mail New Gold announced Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Aboriginal that the Rainy River Nation of Ontario, milling operations had Anishinaabeg of been restarted. Naongashiing, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 5/6/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Anishinaabeg of Environmental Naongashiing, Big Grassy Department (Apr 29- First Nation, Seine River First May 5, 2019). Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, 219 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 5/6/2019 Meeting New Gold had a New Gold advised Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal meeting with the MNO there would be a on contracts. MNO more focused indicated some approach to improve previous frustration the procurement with the procurement process. process. 5/6/2019 E-mail MTCS requested an New Gold emailed an Ministry of Tourism Culture Public electronic version of electronic version of and Sport the hard copy of the the Final NG RRM report. Cultural Heritage Resource Completion Report mailed on May 2, 2019. 5/7/2019 E-mail New Gold provided a Seven Generations Aboriginal letter of support to Education Institute Seven Gens with regards to the pre- employment training program. 5/7/2019 E-mail The AoN JIC member Enviro provided an Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal requested an update update to the JIC Naongashiing on dewatering. member. 5/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a The agreed upon General Community (>10km Aboriginal bait harvester to protocol along with a of project footprint) discuss the protocol map was for accessing site also emailed to the locations. bait harvester. 5/13/2019 Meeting New Gold had a A confidential meeting Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal meeting with the Ec was held; generally, Nation Dev Officer and a topics council member to included discussion discuss any of ideas to improve concerns. knowledge on environment and contracts. 5/14/2019 Ceremo New Gold held Spring The ceremony was Seine River First Nation, Public and ny Ceremony at the attended by Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal Rainy River site with approximately 50 Sunset Country Métis, local Indigenous people. Naicatchewenin First 220 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation communities. The Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First ceremony was Nation, Couchiching First officiated by an Elder Nation from Rainy River First Nations. 5/14/2019 Meeting New Gold attended The H&S manager Township of Chapple Public the Township of and the Township Chapple council agreed upon an meeting to discuss emergency response the response to the protocol, where NG SO2 truck hitting the would contact the ditch on Korpi Road. Fire Chief directly for any future incidents. 5/15/2019 Meeting New Gold provided a Confidential Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal summary of the recent contracting matters Rainy River First Nations tailings water storage were also issue. discussed. 5/15/2019 Present New Gold presented a No further action Rainy River District Municipal Public ation project update at the required. Association RRDMA Annual General Meeting. 5/15/2019 Commu New Gold participated Students and their Riverview Public School Public nity in the STEAM parents participated in Event (Science, Technology, the Engineering, Arts & event. Math) Open House at Riverview Public School. 5/16/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing Environmental First Nation, Seine River First Department (May 6- Nation, Métis Nation of 12, 2019). Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 5/16/2019 E-mail MTCS emailed A hard copy of the Ministry of Tourism Culture Public comments and report was mailed May and Sport suggested revisions to 2, the Final NG RRM 2019 and electronic 221 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Cultural Heritage version of the report Resource Completion was emailed May 6, Report. 2019. 5/16/2019 Hand New Gold hand Township of Chapple Public Delivery delivered five extra hard copies of the Cultural Heritage Project Completion Report as requested by the Township of Chapple. 5/21/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Environmental Township of Chapple, Department (May 13- Naicatchewenin First Nation, 20, 2019). Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation 5/23/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal summary of all current Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing career opportunities to First Nation, Lac La Croix community contacts. First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne- Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Métis Nation of Ontario, Town of Atikokan, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong, United Native Friendship Centre, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing 222 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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5/23/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed Recipients were Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal the LRIA application encouraged to contact Nation, Naotkamegwanning package for a work the Environmental First Nation, Lac La Croix permit pursuant for Manager with any First Nation, Seine River First the construction of questions or concerns. Nation, Métis Nation of Sediment Pond #3 to Ontario, Big Grassy First all EMB members. Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 5/23/2019 Open New Gold participated Fort Frances High Fort Frances High School Public House the Fort Frances High School students School Indigenous attended. Awareness Week Career Symposium. 5/23/2019 Site New Gold hosted a There were 16 Pineview Mennonite Christian Public Visit tour of the Rainy River students/staff in Day School mine for students and attendance. staff of the Pineview Mennonite Christian Day School. 5/24/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Rainy River First Nations with RRFN/NFN. 5/24/2019 Commu New Gold participated Public nity in the LaVerendrye Event Hospital Auxiliary Rock'n for a Reason Event in support of health care. 5/27/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed Recipients were Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal the LRIA application encouraged to contact Grassy First Nation, package for a work the Environmental Anishinaabeg of permit pursuant for Manager with any Naongashiing, Seine River the construction of questions or concerns. First Nation, Lac La Croix Sediment Pond #3 to First Nation, all JIC members. Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing 223 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation First Nation, Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation 5/27/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Anishinaabeg of Environmental Naongashiing, Big Grassy Department (May 20- First Nation, Seine River First 26, 2019). Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation 5/27/2019 Site A site tour of the mine There were 11 Fort Frances High School Public Visit and maintenance shop students in was arranged for the attendance. Fort Frances High School Transportation Technology Class. 5/28/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Some meeting Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal quarterly EMB meeting highlights included: Rainy River First Nations with RRFN and NFN. - Stage 2 LRIA application for the dam raise was submitted - Received authorization to deposit tailings in Cell #3 - Link to ACR was emailed to EMB members and JIC members - TK sessions completed for RRFN/NFN 5/29/2019 Site A site tour of the mine There were 14 Fort Frances High School Public Visit and maintenance shop students in 224 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation was arranged for the attendance. Fort Frances High School Manufacturing Class. 5/29/2019 E-mail The WFB EMB member requested a meeting with Enviro to get additional information on the LRIA Application for Sediment Pond 3, as emailed on May 27, 2019. 5/30/2019 E-mail The AoN JIC member An exploration update Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal requested an was emailed to the JIC Naongashiing exploration update. member. 5/31/2019 E-mail NG emailed an NG addressed MTCS Ministry of Tourism Culture Public addendum to the Final comments sent on and Sport NG RRM Cultural May Heritage Resource 16, 2019. Completion Report to MTCS for review. 6/3/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Seine River First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation,Naotkamegwanning Environmental First Nation,Animakee Wa Department (May 27- Zhing First June 2, 2019). Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Township of Chapple,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation 6/5/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Mitaanjigamiing First Aboriginal listing of the current Nation,Couchiching First career opportunities of Nation,Anishinabe of HD Mechanic and Wauzhushk Onigum First Welder Apprentice to Nation,Rainy River First community contacts. Nations,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Town of 225 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Atikokan, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, United Native Friendship Centre, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Lac La Croix First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation 6/5/2019 Present New Gold went to Approximately 30 Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal ation Windigo Island with community members Nation employees (including attended the community presentation; five were department, driller and very interested in truck driver) to discuss further information employment after the opportunities at the presentations. The mine. resumes of those interested will be shared with the HR department. 6/5/2019 Site A site tour of the mine There were 8 Seven Generations Aboriginal Visit and maintenance shop graduates in Education Institute was arranged for the attendance. pre-employment graduates from Seven Gens Institute. 6/6/2019 E-mail MECP shared a letter New Gold contacted Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal from NWA 33 advising the Chief to request a Nation community concerns meeting with Chief & with the issuance of Council to discuss. any operational permits. 6/6/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming to discuss discussion held. Nation an Agreement commitment. 6/7/2019 Phone New Gold contacted The Chief asked why Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal Call the Chief to set up a the meeting was being Nation meeting with Chief and requested; New Gold Council to address advised they would their concerns. like to respond to their 226 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation letter outlining their concerns with the mine. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for fairground upgrades through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Ducks Unlimited fundraising gala through the Community Investment Program. Funds to be put towards environmental related projects. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Kids & Company Family Performing Artists Series through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Gymnastics Academy for purchase of balance beam and mats through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Fort Frances Museum Climate Change Exhibit through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for Fort Frances Fun in the Sun July 1st activities through the Community

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Rainy River Walleye Tournament through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Public support for the Tour de Fort Canadian Concert Series through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal distributed by the required. Grassy First Nation, Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (June 3-9, Naongashiing, Lac La Croix 2019). First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Rainy River First Nations, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Rainy River High School Public support for the Rainy River High School Chem Free Grad through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Crossroads Public School Public support for a local school fish fry through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Fort Frances High School Public support for the Fort Frances High School Chem Free Grad through the Community Investment Program.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Township of Emo Public support for the Township of Emo Day celebration through the Community Investment Program. 6/10/2019 Other New Gold provided Township of Emo Public support for the Township of Emo summer recreation activities through the Community Investment Program. 6/11/2019 Site New Gold provided a Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal Visit site tour for RRFN community members. 6/11/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Meeting minutes were Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Whitefish Bay's EMB taken. Nation member and a JIC member to discuss the LRIA application for Sediment Pond 3. 6/11/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a The Chief agreed to Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal letter to the Chief meet with New Gold Nation addressing their on June 12, 2019. concerns outlined in the letter MECP had shared on June 6, 2019. New Gold offered to discuss their concerns in a meeting and extended an invitation to tour the mine.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 6/12/2019 Meeting The Chief accepted a The Chief expressed Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal meeting with New that their concerns Nation Gold (in Baudette, are not urgent and MN) to have a they are not unwilling discussion about their to continue concerns. New Gold conversations with brought the letter New Gold. The emailed to the Chief concerns are related on June 11, 2019. to the environment, road conditions of Hwy 600 and consultation. New Gold offered to provide a presentation on the environment related concerns as well as answer any questions and follow up on questions relating to Hwy 600 and consultation. The Chief will bring forward to the next council meeting (July 27th). New Gold offered to provide a tour prior to that time at the Chief's convenience and the tour would also be open to council and community. New Gold appreciated the opportunity to speak with the Chief and discuss the community concerns. 6/12/2019 E-mail New Gold thanked New Gold followed up Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal the Chief for taking on this email later in Nation the time to have a the month. lunch meeting earlier in the day. New Gold advised they are willing to address any additional concerns or provide

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation information about the Rainy River operation and offered to provide a site tour with any community members as well as bring the Enviro team to the community to answer any questions and provide a presentation. 6/12/2019 Meeting New Gold held a The current TMA Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting policy was shared with with MNO. MNO. Confidential meeting minutes were taken. 6/12/2019 E-mail New Gold followed No follow-up required. Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal up a telephone conversation held earlier in the day with an email to the Chief. New Gold apologized for the short notice cancellation of a planned site tour for NFN Elders. A discussion was also held regarding the upcoming Renewal Ceremony. 6/13/2019 Meeting New Gold's No follow-up required Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Exploration Manager at this time. Nation provided an exploration update for 2019. 6/13/2019 Meeting New Gold's No follow-up required Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal Exploration Manager at this time. Nation provided an exploration update for 2019. 6/14/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal pre-notification Nation, Métis Nation of package of upcoming Ontario, Big Grassy First business opportunities Nation, Anishinaabeg of to potential bidders. Naongashiing, 231 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations 6/17/2019 Meeting New Gold held a The current TMA Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting policy was shared with Nation with Onigaming. Onigaming. Confidential meeting minutes were taken. 6/17/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Environmental Nation, Township of Department (June 10- Chapple, Naicatchewenin 16, 2019). First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation 6/18/2019 Meeting New Gold provided an The community will Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal update on recent advise New Gold of Nation applicants and dates discussed setting up a they are available for a site tour. tour. 6/18/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Seven community Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal recruitment session at members participated Couchiching. in the session along with Couchiching's OW worker. 6/18/2019 Worksh New Gold participated The workshop was Seven Generations Education Public and op and provided support attended by NG Institute Aboriginal for a birch bark basket employeesand the making workshop in general public. conjunction with Seven Gens.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation taken.

6/19/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal the current career Nation, Rainy River First opportunity of Nations, Naicatchewenin Community Manager First Nation, Anishinabe of to community Wauzhushk Onigum First contacts. Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, United Native Friendship Centre, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Town of Atikokan, Métis Nation of Ontario, Lac La Croix First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne- Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation 6/19/2019 Meeting New Gold held a The current TMA Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting policy was shared with Naongashiing with AoN. AON. Confidential meeting minutes were taken. 6/20/2019 E-mail MTCS requested that NG contacted the Ministry of Tourism Culture Public revisions be made to consultant to revise and Sport the Final NG RRM the original report. Cultural Heritage The revised report Resource Completion was submitted Report to replace the August 16, 2019. addendum. 6/24/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Seine River First Nation, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Animakee Wa Zhing First Environmental Nation, Lac La Croix First Department (June 17- Nation, Naotkamegwanning 23, 2019). First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, 233 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 6/24/2019 Meeting New Gold and Lac La This meeting was Seine River First Nation, Lac Aboriginal Croix attended the cancelled due to lack La Croix First Nation, scheduled quarterly of attendance. Items Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Advisory Committee on the agenda that Couchiching First Nation meeting. However, the were to be discussed meeting was cancelled included an as the quorum was not Exploration update met. The reps from and the Tailings Couchiching, Management Area Mitaanjigamiing and Policy. The Seine River were not information was in attendance. emailed at a later date. 6/24/2019 Meeting New Gold and Lac La The Tailings Seine River First Nation, Lac Aboriginal Croix held their Management Policy La Croix First Nation, quarterly was reviewed. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Environmental Sub- Couchiching First committee meeting. Nation The reps from Mitaanjigamiing, Seine River and Couchiching were not in attendance. 6/24/2019 Meeting An Advisory The representatives Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal Committee meeting from Couchiching, was scheduled but Mitaanjigamiing and meeting was Seine River First cancelled as the Nations did not quorum for a meeting attend the scheduled was not met. Topics meeting. discussed with the AC member from Lac La Croix who came to the meeting included Exploration, loss of funding for FFCS positions and difficulty in getting attendance at the Advisory Committee quarterly meetings.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 6/25/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal summary of all current Nation, Naicatchewenin First career opportunities to Nation, Rainy River First community contacts. Nations, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, United Native Friendship Centre, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong, Métis Nation of Ontario, Town of Atikokan, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo- Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Seine River First Nation 6/25/2019 E-mail New Gold followed The community has Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal up on a June 12th not expressed any Nation meeting with an interest in New Gold's email to the Chief. offers at this time. New Gold again offered to answer any additional questions or address any concerns that the community may have. New Gold also extended another invitation to tour the mine site to any community members who would like to do so and to send the Enviro team to the community to answer any questions and provide a presentation about the site. 6/27/2019 Site New Gold provided a General Community (>10km Public Visit site tour for local of project footprint) 235 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation residents. 6/28/2019 External New Gold received a The site manager Individual - GP Public Feedba call from a local spoke with the ck landowner. He neighbour; the incident witnessed a vehicle would be brought up using the end of the at crew meetings to driveway as a raise awareness of turnaround; the end of employees and the driveway was contractors. damaged by the vehicle. The neighbour advised that he would perform the repairs to the damage himself, but wanted contractors and New Gold employees to be more respectful of private property. 7/2/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Seine River First Nation, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Animakee Wa Zhing First Environmental Nation, Naotkamegwanning Department (June 24- First Nation, Métis Nation of 30, 2019). Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Township of Chapple, Couchiching First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations 7/2/2019 Ceremo New Gold held a Approximately 25 Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal ny Renewal Ceremony at community members Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First the Manitou Pow Wow from Nation, Fort Frances Chiefs Grounds to local First Nations Secretariat, Rainy demonstrate attended. River First Nations, Ojibways commitment to of Onigaming First Nation Agreement commitments. 7/3/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed an The update and TMA Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal exploration summary policy were emailed Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, along with the Tailings to all AC members as Seine River First Nation, Lac Management Policy. the FFCS AC La Croix First Nation meeting was cancelled due to lack of attendance. There 236 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation were no responses to a request for a reschedule. Next meeting has been scheduled for September. 7/3/2019 Meeting The CEO of New Gold Confidential meeting Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal was introduced to Big was held. Naongashiing Island's Chief. A leadership meeting was held between New Gold and Big Island. 7/3/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big Confidential meeting Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Grassy to discuss was held. contract issues. 7/3/2019 Meeting The CEO of New Gold The CEO provided a Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal was introduced to mine update. The Nation NWA 37's council. new band office being constructed was looked at. 7/3/2019 External New Gold received a The bus was being Individual - GP Public Feedba call from a Stratton serviced nearby and ck resident. The mechanic was taking resident did not feel a test run. They will that there was a ensure the road is no need for New Gold to longer used for this be using the purpose. residential road where children play. 7/4/2019 E-mail One of the RRFN JIC New Gold emailed the Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal members requested a requested report. copy of a baseline report to provide for their consultant for Environmental monitoring. 7/5/2019 External New Gold received a The supervisor of the Individual - GP Public Feedba voice message from coach driver spoke ck an unidentified local with him when he person that they had arrived at the mine witnessed a New Gold site; he advised that coach driver texting he had not been while driving. texting and handed his phone over for investigation. There 237 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation was no evidence of recent texts or calls.

7/5/2019 Site New Gold provided a General Community (>10km Public Visit site tour for local of project footprint) residents. 7/8/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation of Ontario, Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (July 1-7, Naongashiing, Animakee Wa 2019). Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Township of Chapple 7/9/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation with Naotkamegwanning. 7/10/2019 Site New Gold provided a Site tour of the open Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal Visit site tour for NWA 37 pit, mill exterior and Nation council members and camp youth. was provided. 7/10/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed an The update and TMA Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal exploration summary policy were emailed to along with the Tailings all JIC members as a Management Policy. BGFN JIC meeting will not be held until August due to scheduling issues. New Gold wanted to ensure the JIC members had the information. 7/12/2019 Meeting New Gold met with an Confidential Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal employee who had discussion held. recently resigned to make efforts to re- employ.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 7/15/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal distributed by the required. Grassy First Nation, Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (July 8-14, Naongashiing, Animakee Wa 2019). Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations 7/15/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big Confidential Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Island to discuss discussion held. Naongashiing contract activities. 7/15/2019 Site New Gold provided an Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Visit extensive site tour for Naongashiing the AoN JIC members. 7/15/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal Red Gut to discuss discussion held. Nation contract opportunities. 7/16/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Confidential meeting Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Naicatchewenin First Nation with RRFN/NFN. 7/16/2019 Site New Gold provided a Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal Visit site tour for Elders and community members of Northwest Bay. 7/16/2019 Meeting New Gold travelled to No further action Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal the community on required. Nation Windego Island to introduce the interim Community Manager and consultants to the Chief and council. 7/17/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Confidential Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal Ec Dev officer of discussion held. Naicatchewenin for a discussion on contract activities. 7/17/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Confidential Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal Chief and Ec Dev discussion held. officer of Manitou for a discussion on a 239 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation contract and exploration activities. 7/18/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No further action Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal community member to required. provide an update on contract opportunities. 7/19/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal WFB to discuss and discussion held. Nation agreement commitment. 7/22/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing Environmental First Nation, Seine River First Department (July 16- Nation, Lac La Croix First 21, 2019). Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 7/23/2019 Site New Gold provided a Approximately 50 General Community (>10km Public Visit site tour for the people participated. of project footprint) general public. 7/24/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No further action Seven Generations Aboriginal Seven Gens to required. Education Institute discuss potential training opportunities. 7/24/2019 Site New Gold provided a Sixteen community Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal Visit site tour for Northwest members participated. Bay students with a focus on mining apprenticeship programs. 7/25/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No follow up required. Naicatchewenin First Nation, Public and summary of all current Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Aboriginal career opportunities to Onigum First Nation, community contacts. Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Buffalo 240 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Point First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Pwi-Di- Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Town of Atikokan, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, United Native Friendship Centre 7/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal community member discussion held. Nation about employment opportunities with a contractor. 7/26/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a HR and Community Nigigoonsiminikaaning Aboriginal summary introduction department staff will First Nation, Shooniyaa to SuccessFactors, a answer questions as Wa-Biitong, United Native new recruitment they are asked. Friendship Centre, applicant tracking Anishinaabeg of system, to community Naongashiing, Big Grassy contacts. First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Town of Atikokan, Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Seine River First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation 7/29/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Township of Chapple, Environmental Couchiching First Nation, Department (July 22- Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, 28, 2019). Ojibways of Onigaming First 241 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 7/29/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No further action Seven Generations Aboriginal Seven Gens and the required. Education Institute camp manager to discuss potential training opportunities at the accommodation camp. 8/1/2019 E-mail New Gold provided Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal 2019 Second Quarter Naongashiing, Big Grassy results. First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation 8/6/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Township of Chapple, Environmental Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Department (July 29 - Couchiching First Nation, Aug 4, 2019). Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 8/6/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a One community Rainy River First Nations, Aboriginal link to information in emailed with the Naicatchewenin First Nation, regards to MNRF LRIA question as to what Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Screening for the BCR was; the enviro Couchiching First Nation, BCR2- Compliance team emailed that the Ojibways of Onigaming First Sump and Piping to all acronym stood for "Bio Nation, Naotkamegwanning EMB members. Chemical Reactor". First Nation, Animakee Wa 242 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 8/6/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming to discuss discussion held. Nation an Agreement commitment. 8/7/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a No further follow up Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal link to information in required. Naongashiing, Big Grassy regards to MNRF LRIA First Nation, Métis Nation of Screening for the Ontario, Lac La Croix First BCR2- Compliance Nation, Seine River First Sump and Piping to all Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing JIC members. First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation 8/8/2019 E-mail New Gold announced Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal C$150 million bought Ojibways of Onigaming First deal financing. Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Grassy First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 8/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Confidential Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Chief to introduce the discussion held. interim Community Manager and discuss her role. 8/9/2019 Site New Gold provided a Fifteen community Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal Visit site tour for Manitou members students with a focus participated. Due to on mining blast scheduling, apprenticeship access to programs. maintenance employees was 243 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation limited. Another tour will be scheduled. 8/10/2019 Site New Gold held site Approximately 100 Public and Visit tours for employees people participated in Aboriginal and their families. the site tours. 8/13/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Aboriginal distributed by the required. Anishinaabeg of Environmental Naongashiing, Big Grassy Department (Aug 5 - First Nation, Animakee Wa Aug 11, 2019). Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 8/15/2019 Meeting New Gold met with an Confidential Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal employee to discuss discussion held. an HR matter. 8/15/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No further action Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Aboriginal Shooniyaa to share required. information on recruitment and the new online application process. 8/16/2019 E-mail New Gold submitted a Ministry of Tourism Culture Public revised NG RRM and Sport Cultural Heritage Resource Completion Report with requested changes. 8/17/2019 Site New Gold held site Approximately 120 General Community (>10km Public and Visit tours for employees people participated in of project footprint) Aboriginal and their families. the site tours. 8/19/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Public and distributed by the required. Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Environmental Naongashiing, Big Grassy Department (Aug 12 - First Nation, Seine River First 18, 2019) Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa 244 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Zhing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation 8/19/2019 E-mail An Onigaming JIC There was a bear Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal member concerned death that had not Nation about wildlife deaths at been reported; it was the mine site as he possible that if it had had heard about a been hit by a haul bear incident where a truck that it was not bear death was not seen. Enviro reported. arranged removal of the bear as soon as they knew about the incident. As a followup, the Enviro team went to crew meetings to inform all crews of the importance of reporting dead wildlife even if they were not involved in the incident to ensure Enviro is informed. New Gold advised the JIC member of Enviro's work and emailed the Wildlife Incident Report that is completed and a snapshot of data collected year to date. The JIC member was satisfied with the response. 8/19/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Presentation dates are Police Services Aboriginal Treaty 3 Police about tentatively set for providing a November. presentation on drug awareness to New Gold management. 8/20/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming to meet discussion held. Nation new Chief and council 245 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation and discuss an Agreement commitment. 8/21/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No further action Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Chief to discuss required. current employment of Couchiching members and upcoming employment opportunities. 8/21/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Naotkamegwanning discussion held. Nation and a contractor to have a general discussion on various matters. 8/22/2019 Site New Gold provided a The focus of the tour Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal Visit site tour for was environmental. Rainy River First Nations RRFN/NFN EMB Sampling sites also members along with visited. their consultants. 8/22/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal RRFN to discuss discussion held. contract matters. 8/23/2019 External A contractor travelling The contractor was General Community (>10km Public Feedba from the advised that New Gold of project footprint) ck accommodation camp is not received damage to liable for road debris the windshield from a on public roads. passing New Gold vehicle and inquired if compensation could be provided. 8/26/2019 E-mail New Gold sent an Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Aboriginal email to Indigenous Grassy First Nation, leadership, introducing Anishinaabeg of the newly hired Naongashiing, Community Manager. Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First 246 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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8/26/2019 Mass New Gold mailed the Town of Atikokan, Public and Mailout RRP Summer 2019 Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal Newsletter to the Nation, Métis Nation of following communities: Ontario, Big Grassy First Rainy River, Fort Nation, Anishinaabeg of Frances (includes Naongashiing, Shooniyaa Couchiching, Wa-Biitong, United Native Nigigoonsiminikaaning Friendship Centre, , Mitaanjigamiing, Lac Nigigoonsiminikaaning First La Croix, Sunset Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing Country Métis), Devlin First Nation, (includes Naotkamegwanning First Naicatchewenin), Emo Nation, Town of Fort (includes Rainy River Frances, Lac La Croix First First Nations), Nation, Buffalo Point First Barwick, Stratton, Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo- Zing Pinewood, Sleeman Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory (includes Big Grassy, Services, Seine River First Big Island), Nestor Nation, Ojibways of Falls (includes Onigaming First Nation, Onigaming), Mine Sunset Country Métis, Centre (includes Seine Rainy River First Nations, River), and Pawitik Anishinabe of Wauzhushk (includes Whitefish Onigum First Nation, Bay, Northwest Angle Naicatchewenin First 37 and Sioux Nation, Township of Narrows). A digital Chapple, Town of Rainy version was also River, Couchiching First posted on the New Nation, Mitaanjigamiing Gold website. A digital First Nation copy of the newsletter was emailed to all communities, including those that lay outside of the local mail distribution on August 29, 2019 (those communities are: Buffalo Point, Rat Portage (Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum) and Northwest Angle 33).

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 8/26/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario, Big Public and distributed by the required. Grassy First Nation, Aboriginal Environmental Anishinaabeg of Department (Aug 19 - Naongashiing, 25, 2019) Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Township of Chapple, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 8/27/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No further action Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Public and summary of all current required. Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal career opportunities to Naicatchewenin First Nation, community contacts. Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Pwi- Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Seine River First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, United Native Friendship Centre, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Town of Atikokan, Métis Nation of Ontario 8/27/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Rainy River First Nations with RRFN/NFN. 8/28/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No further action Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal Lac La Croix to required. provide a business update, personnel changes at New Gold and agreement matters. 248 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 8/28/2019 Meeting New Gold met with The community Seine River First Nation Aboriginal Seine River to advised that they provide a business would be changing update, personnel their representation on changes at New the Advisory Gold and agreement committee and matters. Environmental sub- committee. 8/30/2019 E-mail New Gold announced Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal the closing of $150 Nation, Naotkamegwanning million bought deal First Nation, Big Grassy First financing. Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation 8/30/2019 Letter New Gold received a No further action. Ministry of the Environment Public notification of and Climate Change acknowledgement of a new final discharge point as per MDMER. 9/2/2019 Meeting New Gold met with an Confidential Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal employee re: HR discussion held. matters. 9/3/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naicatchewenin First Nation, Public and distributed by the required. Township of Chapple, Aboriginal Environmental Couchiching First Nation, Lac Department (Aug 26 - La Croix First Nation, Sept 1, 2019) Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation 9/4/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. with MNO. 9/4/2019 Meeting New Gold met with an Confidential Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal existing contract discussion held. holder to discuss the status of the contract. 249 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 9/5/2019 Meeting New Gold set up a The community Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal meeting with a member did not show Couchiching up for the community member to meeting. ask about comments he had made at a recent public presentation. 9/5/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No further action Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal Chief of required. Naicatchewenin FN to introduce the new Community Manager. 9/5/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No further action Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal Red Gut council required. Nation member to introduce the new Community Manager. 9/6/2019 E-mail New Gold invited Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal communities to the Nation, Anishinaabeg of Fall Ceremony, to be Naongashiing, Big Grassy held at site on First Nation, Northwest September 25, 2019. Angle 33 First Nation, Métis New Gold also offered Nation of Ontario, Seine to set up meetings River First Nation, Lac La with the CEO when he Croix First Nation ,Buffalo will be on site in Point First Nation, October. Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 9/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Riverside Foundation for Public support for a local gala Health Care fundraiser for health care. 9/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal support to a local Nation fishing derby. 9/6/2019 Other New Gold provided Rainy River Valley Public support at the RRVAS Agricultural Society Emo Fall fair steer 250 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation auction through the Community Investment Program and donated much of the meat to the local food bank. 9/9/2019 E-mail New Gold sent out an Fall Ceremony was Ojibways of Onigaming First Public and email with a poster, held on September Nation, Rainy River First Aboriginal inviting communities to 25th. Nations, Mitaanjigamiing the upcoming Fall First Nation, Couchiching Ceremony. First Nation, Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Pwi-Di-Goo- Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, Big Grassy First Nation, Town of Atikokan, Métis Nation of Ontario, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, United Native Friendship Centre, Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong 9/9/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation with Onigaming. 9/9/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Rainy River First Nations, Public and distributed by the required. Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Environmental Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Department (Sept 2 - Nation Couchiching First 9, 2019) Nation, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation ,Big Grassy First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Anishinaabeg of 251 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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9/16/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Anishinaabeg of Public and distributed by the required. Naongashiing, Big Grassy Aboriginal Environmental First Nation, Métis Nation of Department (Sept 9- Ontario, Seine River First 15, 2019) Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Township of Chapple, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 9/18/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Naicatchewenin First Nation, Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Rainy River First Nations with RRFN/NFN. 9/18/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Naongashiing with Big Island. 9/20/2019 Meeting New Gold travelled to No further action Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal Regina Bay to required. Nation introduce the new Community Manager to a council member and the band manager. 9/20/2019 Meeting New Gold travelled to No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Whitefish Bay to required. Nation introduce the new Community Manager to a council member and the EcDev officer. 9/23/2019 Meeting New Gold held their The corporate Tailings Lac La Croix First Nation, Aboriginal quarterly Management policy Seine River First Nation, Environmental sub- was Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, committee meeting. shared with the Couchiching First committee members. Nation 9/23/2019 Meeting New Gold held their The corporate Tailings Lac La Croix First Nation, Aboriginal quarterly advisory Management policy Seine River First Nation, committee meeting. was shared with the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, committee members. Couchiching First Nation 252 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Confidential meeting minutes were taken. 9/23/2019 Meeting New Gold met with an Confidential Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal employee over HR discussion held. matters. 9/25/2019 E-mail Environmental sub- New Gold emailed the Couchiching First Nation, Aboriginal committee members corporate policy. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation requested a copy of Meeting minutes of the corporate policy 2019 were also sent. "Tailings, Heap Leach and Waste Rock Facilities Management Policy" at a Environmental sub-committee meeting. 9/25/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Couchiching First Nation, Public and distributed by the required. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Aboriginal Environmental Naicatchewenin First Nation, Department (Sept 16 - Township of Chapple, 22, 2019) Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Métis Nation of Ontario, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Big Grassy First Nation, Seine River First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation 9/25/2019 Ceremo New Gold held Fall The ceremony was Rainy River First Nations, Big Aboriginal ny Ceremony at the attended by Grassy First Nation, Rainy River site with approximately 40 Anishinaabeg of local Indigenous people. Naongashiing, Seine River communities. The First ceremony was Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing officiated by an Elder First Nation from Seine River First Nation. 9/25/2019 Meeting New Gold held their The corporate Tailings Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting Management Policy Nation with AWZFN. was reviewed. Confidential meeting minutes were taken.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 9/26/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Naotkamegwanning First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing Aboriginal Sept 16 - 22, 2019. First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Métis Nation of Ontario,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation 9/26/2019 Meeting New Gold dropped off Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal surveys for community Naongashiing,Big Grassy members to complete First Nation to help improve the annual Sustainability Report. 9/30/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Couchiching First Public and distributed by the required. Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Aboriginal Environmental Nation,Naicatchewenin First Department (Sept 23 - Nation,Township of 29, 2019) Chapple,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Métis Nation of Ontario,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation 10/1/2019 Meeting New Gold held a No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal career fair in the Rat required. Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing Portage community at First Nation,Lac La Croix First the Grand Chief Nation,Shoal Lake #39 First Election held in Nation,Seine River First Kenora. Nation,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Naicatchewenin First 254 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Nation,Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation 10/2/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No further action Couchiching First Public and summary of all current required. Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Aboriginal career opportunities to Nation,Anishinabe of community contacts. Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong,United Native Friendship Centre,Nigigoonsiminikaani ng First Nation,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Town of Atikokan,Métis Nation of Ontario,Seine River First Nation,Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne- Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services,Buffalo Point First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation 10/2/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Couchiching First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Aboriginal Sept 23 - 29, 2019. Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 10/2/2019 Meeting New Gold held a Permit update was Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal quarterly EMB provided; Tailings Nation,Anishinaabeg of meeting. Management Policy Naongashiing,Métis Nation was reviewed and of Ontario,Big Grassy First there were no Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing questions on spills First (as distributed in Nation,Naotkamegwanning weekly spill reports). First Nation Meeting minutes are distributed to all EMB members. 10/2/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Seven Generations Aboriginal Seven Gens to discussion held. Education Institute discuss potential wage subsidies. 10/3/2019 Meeting New Gold dropped off Rainy River First Aboriginal surveys at Manitou Nations,Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah- Mounds for Nung Historical Centre participation in a survey to help improve the annual Sustainability Report. 10/4/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Confidential Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Chief for a general discussion held. discussion. 10/4/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big Confidential meeting Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Grassy and a local held. business to discuss sole source contract opportunity. 10/7/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal first JIC meeting of minutes were taken. 2019 with Big Grassy. New Gold appointed new members. 10/8/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Public and distributed by the required. Grassy First Aboriginal Environmental Nation,Anishinaabeg of Department (Sept 30 - Naongashiing,Naotkamegwa Oct 6, 2019) nning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Rainy River First 256 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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10/8/2019 Site New Gold held a site Approximately 15 Site Neighbour (within 10km Public Visit tour for project neighbours of project footprint) neighbours and held a participated. lunch at the accommodation camp. 10/8/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal RRFN to introduce the discussion held. new Community Manager to the Chief and their EcDev officer. 10/10/2019 E-mail New Gold provided an Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal update on third quarter Nation,Rainy River First production. Nations,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario 10/10/2019 Site New Gold met with Confidential meeting Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal Visit RRFN/NFN regarding held. a sole source contract. 10/11/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Introduction meeting Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal community's new Ec to go over RFP Nation Dev officer. process. 10/11/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal EcDev officer and had required. Nation a general business opportunities discussion. 10/11/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Confidential Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Chief to discuss the discussion held. Nation payment schedule of an Agreement commitment. 10/12/2019 Site New Gold provided a Approximately 20 General Community (>10km Public Visit site tour for the people participated. of project footprint) general public. 10/15/2019 External A resident advised The Health & Safety General Community (>10km Public Feedba that there has been a Manager reminded of project footprint) ck significant increase employees of this of mine traffic on Off commitment; all Lake Road, from employees and 257 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation contractors and New contractors are Gold light vehicles. advised of the Mine traffic is requirement at restricted on this orientation. The road as Hwy 71 Community should be used. Coordinator followed up a few weeks after the initial call; the levels of traffic have returned to normal levels. 10/15/2019 E-mail New Gold extended MNO responded to Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal another invitation for the email and a CPA presentation requested a tour in with potential dates addition to the as they had not presentation. In an heard back from additional email, MNO (April 2019) requested that New when MNO offered Gold travel to Dryden to provide available for the presentation.□ dates. A CPA 2017 presentation in Fort Frances and a site tour was scheduled for November 26, 2019. 10/15/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Rainy River First Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nations,Naicatchewenin First with RRFN/NFN. Nation 10/16/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Naicatchewenin First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Township of Aboriginal Sept 30 - Oct 6, 2019. Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation 10/16/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Chief, council discussion held. member, band 258 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation manager and EA to introduce the Community Manager. Contract discussions were also held. 10/16/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal housing manager and Naongashiing introduced the new Community Manager. 10/17/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Lac La Croix First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Seine River First Aboriginal Oct 7 - 13, 2019. Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Métis Nation of Ontario,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Rainy River First Nations 10/17/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Seine River First Public and distributed by the required. Nation,Naotkamegwanning Aboriginal Environmental First Nation,Animakee Wa Department (Oct 7 - Zhing First 13, 2019) Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Lac La Croix First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewenin First Nation 10/21/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a Confidential Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal Northwest Bay Elder discussion held. to discuss a potential future business opportunity and provide an update on the roundhouse. 259 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 10/21/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Naicatchewenin First Public and distributed by the required. Nation,Township of Aboriginal Environmental Chapple,Couchiching First Department (Oct 14 - Nation,Mitaanjigamiing 20, 2019) First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation 10/22/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed No further action Lac La Croix First Public and the employment required. Nation,Buffalo Point First Aboriginal opportunity of Junior Nation,Seine River First IT Specialist to Nation,Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne- community contacts. Yaa Zhing Advisory Services,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Nigigoonsimini kaaning First Nation,United Native Friendship Centre,Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong,Big Grassy First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Town of Atikokan,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation 10/23/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Rainy River First Public and Report for the week of required. Nations,Naicatchewenin First Aboriginal Oct 14 - 20, 2019. Nation,Township of Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Métis 260 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation 10/23/2019 Meeting New Gold met with A career fair was Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal Chief and council to scheduled for introduce the new November 20th Community Manager in the community. and arrange a career fair. 10/23/2019 Meeting New Gold travelled to Confidential Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal Lac La Croix to discussion held. introduce the new Community Manager to Chief, council members and the band manager. 10/24/2019 Site New Gold provided a Four staff and Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Visit site tour with an students participated. Nation environmental focus for Onigaming students. 10/25/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Public and summary of all current required. Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Aboriginal career opportunities to Nation,Couchiching First community contacts. Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Buffalo Point First Nation,Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne- Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services,Seine River First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation,Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong,Nigigoonsiminikaani ng First Nation,United Native Friendship Centre,Métis Nation of 261 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

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10/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No further action Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal RRFN business owner required. to discuss NG business opportunities, status of current contracts and a general update. 10/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal local Elder to give required. Nation tobacco for advice on the roundhouse construction. 10/28/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Aboriginal distributed by the required. Ontario,Anishinaabeg of Environmental Naongashiing,Big Grassy Department (Oct 21 - First Nation,Animakee Wa 27, 2019) Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations 10/29/2019 E-mail RRFN and NFN will be The Enviro team Rainy River First Aboriginal asking their hunters to assisted RRFN and Nations,Naicatchewenin First assist in deer tissue NFN by providing Nation sampling as part of a posters, data monitoring program collection form, and and requested sample labels that assistance from New have been used by Gold and their New Gold in previous experience with the season samplings. program. NG is now on a 3 year schedule for deer tissue sampling. 10/29/2019 Ceremo An Elder from WFB Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal ny performed a pipe Nation ceremony at the site of the planned 262 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation roundhouse. 10/29/2019 Meeting New Gold met with NG offered to liaise Township of Sioux Narrows - Public SN-NF's Ec Dev between SN-NF Twsp Nestor Falls officer to have a and general discussion the First Nations about recreation and located near the area. economic development opportunities in the region. 10/30/201 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Public and 9 Report for the week of required. Grassy First Aboriginal Oct 21 - 27, 2019. Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Naotkamegwa nning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 10/30/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Shoal Lake #39 will Shoal Lake #39 First Nation Aboriginal Shoal Lake #39's determine how many Chief and Council to operators would need discuss training. the training, then a site Shoal Lake would tour and site like to work with NG requirements will to get proper follow. certifications for experienced operators so they can work on an upcoming project near their community. 10/31/2019 Other New Gold participated Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal in RRFN's Trunk or Treat. 10/31/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Public and link to the required. Nation,Couchiching First Aboriginal Indspire/New Gold Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First scholarship Nation,Naicatchewenin First opportunity to Nation,Anishinabe of community contacts. Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne- 263 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services,Seine River First Nation,Buffalo Point First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,United Native Friendship Centre,Nigigoonsiminikaanin g First Nation,Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Town of Atikokan,Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation 11/1/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No further action Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal Couchiching to required. discuss RFPs, Letter of Intent processes and updating the RFP distribution for Couchiching. 11/1/2019 Meeting New Gold introduced Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal the new Community Manager, had a discussion of NG business opportunities, Couchiching current events and business activities. 11/2/2019 E-mail New Gold received a New Gold greatly Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal thank you e-mail on appreciated the thank Nation,Mikinaak Onigaming behalf of the Mikinaak you and School school from the forwarded it on to the teacher who Environmental team participated in a site tour guides. tour with the Onigaming students. 11/4/2019 E-mail New Gold forwarded No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal the most recent EMB required. Nation meeting minutes (October 2, 2019) to the newest EMB member for Onigaming.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 11/5/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Couchiching First Aboriginal Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2019 Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 11/5/2019 E-mail RRFN Social Service New Gold greatly Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal Committee sent a appreciated the thank thank you e-mail to you and thank New Gold for shared it with all their participants. participation in the community Trunk or Treat. 11/5/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal distributed by the required. Nation,Rainy River First Environmental Nations,Couchiching First Department (Oct 28 - Nation,Lac La Croix First Nov 3, 2019) Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Seine River First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Big Grassy First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 11/6/2019 E-mail New Gold announced Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Third Quarter Results. Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation 265 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 11/6/2019 Open New Gold participated Approximately a United Native Friendship Aboriginal House in UNFC's "Exploring dozen people Centre the Industries" Job participated in the Fair along with other open house; seven businesses. groups had booths available. 11/8/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed The Enviro Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal new JIC member with department provided Nation answers to questions detailed asked via email when information he received the first weekly spill report. 11/8/2019 Site New Gold provided a Five students General Community (>10km Public Visit site tour for Lakehead participated. of project footprint) civil engineering students. 11/11/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Public and distributed by the required. Grassy First Aboriginal Environmental Nation,Anishinaabeg of Department (Nov 4 - Naongashiing,Naotkamegwa Nov 10, 2019) nning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Township of Chapple 11/11/2019 Other New Gold participated Village of Barwick,Township Public in community of Emo Remembrance Day services throughout the Rainy River District. 11/12/2019 Commu New Gold and the AON cancelled the Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal nity community arranged event and advised Naongashiing Event an Employment they would contact Information Session in New Gold to the community. reschedule in early 2020. 11/13/2019 Present Treaty 3 Police Treaty 3 Police Services Public and ation Services provided a Aboriginal Drug Awareness Presentation to managers to help raise 266 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation awareness of symptoms and behaviours of drug use. 11/13/2019 Site New Gold and Big Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Visit Grassy JIC members toured the TMA. 11/14/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Big Grassy First Nation,Rainy Aboriginal RRFN and BGFN to River First Nations discuss a potential relationship for an upcoming contract. 11/14/2019 Meeting New Gold met with New Gold provided an Site Neighbour (within 10km Public site neighbours to update on expected of project footprint) discuss noise levels, TMA construction dust, project update, timeline, general general discussion project information and to introduce the and agreed to follow new Community up on a dust sample Manager. previously provided to Enviro. 11/14/2019 Open A career fair was There were 53 Northwest Angle 33 First Aboriginal House hosted jointly by participants. Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing Whitefish Bay, NWA First 33 and AWZFN. New Nation,Naotkamegwanning Gold, Workforce First Nation North and a site contractor participated. 11/15/2019 Meeting New Gold attended No further action Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal RRFN C&C strategy required. session to provide a summary of NG's procurement processes and how they relate to business opportunity commitments. 11/18/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Rainy River First Public and distributed by the required. Nations,Ojibways of Aboriginal Environmental Onigaming First Department (Nov 11 - Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nov 17, 2019) Nation,Township of Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Lac La 267 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 11/18/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Mitaanjigamiing First Aboriginal quarterly advisory minutes were taken. Nation,Couchiching First committee meeting. Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation 11/18/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Mitaanjigamiing First Aboriginal quarterly minutes were taken. Nation,Couchiching First environmental sub- Seine Nation,Lac La Croix First committee meeting. River's representative Nation,Seine River First was unable to attend. Nation 11/20/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a New Gold emailed an Site Neighbour (within 10km Public project neighbour as a update from the of project footprint) follow up to discussion Construction team on items of the previous the TMA construction week: plan; provided the test - Level of noise from results from the dust TMA construction sample; and provided - Testing of dust a general project sample collected by update. The the neighbour neighbours were asked to contact New Gold any time they wish. 11/20/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Big Grassy First Public and Report for the weeks required. Nation,Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal of Nov 4-10 and Nov Naongashiing,Métis Nation of 11-17, 2019 Ontario,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations 11/20/2019 Open New Gold travelled to There were 4 Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal House Lac La Croix for a participants very career fair. interested in working at the mine. 11/20/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Naicatchewenin First Aboriginal 268 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation,Rainy River First with RRFN/NFN. Nations 11/25/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Rainy River First Public and distributed by the required. Nations,Ojibways of Aboriginal Environmental Onigaming First Department (Nov 18 - Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nov 24, 2019) Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation 11/25/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential meeting Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal Onigaming to outline a was held. Nation proposal related to a contract. 11/25/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Naongashiing with AoN. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant New Gold advised that Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked if Cell 1 was Cell 1 was built Meeting built because of because construction MECP fines and would not have current MNRF stop-work TMA dams orders? constructed in time for mill start-up. One of the reasons construction was behind was due to MNRF stop-work orders. Cell 1 construction was unrelated to MECP fines. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked what the advised that the Meeting changes were to the changes would Closure Plan? be addressed in the presentation.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant NG and the Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked if elk seen near consultant advised Meeting site were reported to that all animal MNRF and does NG sightings are reported plan on creating elk annually to MNRF habitat? and SAR reported monthly to MECP. No elk habitat will be created; elk are encroaching on white tail deer habitat so we will stick to that habitat. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked if pictures were advised that photos Meeting taken before were taken construction began? during baseline study 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked who is looking advised that regulators Meeting after NG at closure to will make sure NG follows ensure this; primarily the ENDM. closure plan? 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant in The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity the CPA 2017 advised that dams are Meeting presentation asked increased over time to why do you increase increase the amount the TMA dams? of tailings that can be deposited. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked if NG has to advised that no Meeting keep bugs alive in the feeding is water treatment required to keep the process? bugs alive. 11/26/2019 Present New Gold held a No further action Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal ation session on the Closure required. Plan Amendment 2017 for MNO; a consultant gave a presentation on the CPA 2017. 11/26/2019 Site New Gold provided a Site tour included: Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal Visit site tour for MNO Veg plots, Tailings attendees of the CPA dams, TMA, open pit 2017 presentation. lookout, WMP, water treatment plant and water discharge pond. 270 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked if mixing rock advised yes, it will Meeting and overburden will be actually help seal up ok in WMRS? the spaces in between the rocks better and limit the amount of air and water in the rock pile. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant New Gold and the Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked what happens consultant advised Meeting to the cyanide used in that it is the process? destroyed/removed with SO2 before tailings leave the mill. Remnant cyanide is destroyed with sunlight in the TMA. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant New Gold answered, Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity in the CPA 2017 yes, but they were Meeting presentation asked if re- routed to DFO there were any structures. An waterbodies within explanation was the TMA before provided of fish construction? salvage and compensation mechanisms required by DFO. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked how they know advised that PAG Meeting the cover systems will cover system work? and vegetation plots have been constructed to test the cover systems on a smaller scale. (Appendix O and R) 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked how much advised that he was Meeting money is needed for unsure of the exact closure and how is figure, but it is in the that determined? 100's of millions. Professionals that specialize in determining exact cost of closure that determine the final 271 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation amount once regulators, stakeholders, and proponent agree on Closure Plan. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked if it will be a advised that the water Meeting clean water cover? quality is expected to be clean as tailings will not be able to oxidize once covered. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant in The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity the CPA 2017 advised that the Meeting presentation asked if tailings will stay the TMA structure will underwater to prevent stay "rusting". throughout closure? 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant New Gold will Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked if MNO receives follow up on Meeting fish tissue reports? whether MNO receives fish tissue reporting. Follow up: Yes - Fish tissue reporting is included in the Annual Compliance Report; a link to the report is distributed to EMB members when the ACR is completed and all ACR's are available on the New Gold website. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity asked what NG is advised that the Meeting doing with rock piles? consultants he works for specialize in rock cover systems and is working with NG to engineer and cover for the rock piles. 11/26/2019 Commu An MNO participant in The consultant Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal nity the CPA 2017 advised that New Gold Meeting presentation asked is how long New Gold responsible forever. 272 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation will be responsible for TMA water cover? 11/26/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Onigaming will make a Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal council members to decision on the Nation provide options on a options current contract. and communicate with New Gold. 11/27/2019 Meeting New Gold met with No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal WFB's OW worker to required. Nation provide contact information with NG's HR department to send resumes from the recent career fair held in WFB. 11/27/2019 Meeting New Gold provided an No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal update on WFB required. Nation contracts and to discuss any concerns. 11/28/2019 Open New Gold participated There were Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal House in a community career approximately 25 fair. participants. 11/29/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No further action Big Grassy First Public and summary of all current required. Nation,Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal career opportunities to Naongashiing,United Native community contacts. Friendship Centre,Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong,Nigigoonsiminikaani ng First Nation,Town of Atikokan,Métis Nation of Ontario,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Buffalo Point First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Pwi-Di- Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 12/2/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Mitaanjigamiing First Public and distributed by the required. Nation,Couchiching First Aboriginal Environmental Nation,Naicatchewenin First Department (Nov 25 - Nation,Township of Dec 1, 2019) Chapple,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation 12/2/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Mitaanjigamiing First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Couchiching First Aboriginal Nov 18-24, 2019 Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Métis Nation of Ontario,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 12/2/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation with Onigaming. 12/3/2019 Meeting New Gold held their The corporate TMA Naicatchewenin First Aboriginal quarterly EMB policy was shared; Nation,Rainy River First meeting. meeting minutes were Nations taken. Naicatchewenin's representative was unable to attend. 12/3/2019 Open New Gold participated NG met with potential Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Aboriginal House in a community career applicants interested fair. in working at New Gold. 12/4/2019 Other New Gold provided Rainy River Community Public support to the Rainy Garden River Community 274 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation garden. 12/4/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Mitaanjigamiing First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Couchiching First Aboriginal Nov 25 - Dec 1, 2019 Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Métis Nation of Ontario,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation 12/4/2019 Present NG participated in the Approximately 15 Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal ation community career fair community members and provided a and presentation. council members attended the town hall presentation which included project information. 12/4/2019 Other New Gold provided Emo Chamber of Commerce Public support to the Emo Chamber of Commerce - Holly Daze events. 12/4/2019 Other New Gold provided Fort Frances Blue Line Club Public support to Fort Frances Muskies Blue Line Club. 12/4/2019 Other New Gold provided 908 Rainy Lake Royal Public support to the 908 Canadian Air Cadets Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadets for Remembrance Day ceremonies. 12/4/2019 Other New Gold provided Emo Knox United Church Public support to Emo Knox United Church - Community Christmas dinners. 12/4/2019 Meeting New Gold met with Confidential meeting Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal MNO to discuss a was held. contract. 275 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 12/4/2019 Other New Gold provided Fort Frances Curling Club Public support to the Fort Frances Curling Club. Recognition received with logo imprinted on the ice sheets. 12/4/2019 Other New Gold provided Town of Fort Frances Public support to Fort Frances Community park enhancement. 12/5/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No concerns. Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Whitefish Bay contract Nation holder to discuss any concerns. 12/6/2019 Other New Gold participated Many NG staff and Township of Emo Public in the Christmas their families Parade with a float as participated in part of Emo's annual the parade. Holly Daze. 12/6/2019 Other 12/7/2019 Other New Gold participated Many NG staff and Town of Fort Frances Public in the Christmas their families Parade with a float as participated in part of Fort Frances' the parade. annual Christmas parade. 12/9/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No further action Big Grassy First Nation Public EcDev officer and had required. a general business opportunities discussion. 12/10/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Anishinaabeg of Public and distributed by the required. Naongashiing,Big Grassy Aboriginal Environmental First Nation,Métis Nation of Department (Dec 2 - 8, Ontario,Naotkamegwanning 2019) First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Township of Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations 12/10/2019 Meeting New Gold staff Salvation Army Public volunteered in 276 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Salvation Army bell ringing for donations. 12/10/2019 Site New Gold provided a General Public Public Visit site tour for interested party. 12/11/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal quarterly JIC meeting minutes were taken. with MNO. 12/12/2019 Mass New Gold mailed the Métis Nation of Public and Mailout RRP Summer 2019 Ontario,Northwest Angle 33 Aboriginal Newsletter to the First Nation,Town of following communities: Atikokan,Big Grassy First Rainy River, Fort Nation,Shooniyaa Wa- Frances (includes Biitong,United Native Couchiching, Friendship Nigigoonsiminikaaning Centre,Anishinaabeg of , Mitaanjigamiing, Lac Naongashiing,Nigigoonsimin La Croix, Sunset ikaaning First Nation,Lac La Country Métis), Devlin Croix First Nation,Buffalo (includes Point First Nation,Seine Naicatchewenin), Emo River First Nation,Pwi-Di- (includes Rainy River Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing First Nations), Advisory Services,Animakee Barwick, Stratton, Wa Zhing First Nation,Town Pinewood, Sleeman of Fort (includes Big Grassy, Frances,Naotkamegwanning Big Island), Nestor First Nation,Rainy River Falls (includes First Nations,Sunset Onigaming), Mine Country Métis,Ojibways of Centre (includes Seine Onigaming First River), and Pawitik Nation,Anishinabe of (includes Whitefish Wauzhushk Onigum First Bay, Northwest Angle Nation,Township of 37 and Sioux Chapple,Town of Rainy Narrows). A digital River,Naicatchewenin First version was also Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First posted on the New Nation,Couchiching First Gold website. A digital Nation copy of the newsletter was emailed to all communities, including those that lay outside of the local mail distribution on December 19, 2019 (those communities are: Buffalo Point, Rat Portage 277 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation (Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum) and Northwest Angle 33).

12/13/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a No further action Naicatchewenin First Aboriginal Pre-notification required. Nation,Rainy River First Package of upcoming Nations business opportunities to potential bidders. 12/13/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a No further action Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal Pre-notification required. Nation Package of upcoming business opportunities to potential bidders. 12/13/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a No further action Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Pre-notification required. Naongashiing Package of upcoming business opportunities to potential bidders. 12/13/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a No further action Seine River First Nation, Lac Aboriginal Pre-notification required. La Croix First Nation, Package of upcoming Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, business opportunities Couchiching First to potential Nation, Ojibways of bidders. Onigaming First Nation, Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation 12/13/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a No further action Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal Pre-notification required. Package of upcoming business opportunities to potential bidders. 12/13/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed a No further action Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal Pre-notification required. Package of upcoming business opportunities to potential bidders. 12/16/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Big Grassy First Public and distributed by the required. Nation,Métis Nation of Aboriginal Environmental Ontario,Anishinaabeg of 278 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Department (Dec 9 - Naongashiing,Animakee Wa 15, 2019) Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Township of Chapple,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 12/16/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Métis Nation of Public and Report for the week of required. Ontario,Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Dec 2 - 8, 2019 Naongashiing,Big Grassy First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 12/16/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No further action Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Public band manager for a required. Nation year-end visit. 12/16/2019 Letter New Gold mailed the New Gold provided Site Neighbour (within 10km Public results of the contact information if of project footprint) groundwater well participants had any monitoring to the questions about the participants in the well results. water monitoring program. 12/16/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No further action Seine River First Nation Public Chief and a councillor required. for a year-end visit. 12/16/2019 E-mail New Gold received a Salvation Army Public thank you for participation of volunteers in a fundraising effort.

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation 12/17/2019 E-mail Weekly Incident No further action Mitaanjigamiing First Public and Report for the week of required. Nation,Couchiching First Aboriginal Dec 9 - 15, 2019 Nation,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Big Grassy First Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Métis Nation of Ontario 12/17/2019 Meeting New Gold held their Confidential meeting Naicatchewenin First Aboriginal monthly JIC meeting minutes were taken. Nation,Rainy River First with RRFN/NFN. Nations 12/17/2019 Meeting New Gold met with the No further action Ojibways of Onigaming First Public Chief to discuss a required. Nation contract. 12/17/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No further action Animakee Wa Zhing First Public councillor and EcDev required. Nation officer for a year-end visit. 12/17/2019 Meeting New Gold met with a No further action Naotkamegwanning First Public councillor for a year- required. Nation end visit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. Nation advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Métis Nation of Ontario Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Couchiching First Nation Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Ojibways of Onigaming First Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. Nation 280 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Lac La Croix First Nation Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Naotkamegwanning First Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. Nation advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Animakee Wa Zhing First Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. Nation advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Big Grassy First Nation Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Rainy River First Nations Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Naicatchewenin First Nation Aboriginal community a letter to included in the letter. advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold emailed the A map was also Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal

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Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation community a letter to included in the letter. Naongashiing advise that NG would be applying for an exploration permit. 12/19/2019 E-mail New Gold distributed a No further action Town of Atikokan,Métis Public and summary of all current required. Nation of Aboriginal career opportunities to Ontario,Anishinaabeg of community contacts. Naongashiing,Nigigoonsi minikaaning First Nation,United Native Friendship Centre,Shooniyaa Wa- Biitong,Big Grassy First Nation,Naotkamegwannin g First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services,Lac La Croix First Nation,Buffalo Point First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation 12/24/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Mitaanjigamiing First Public and distributed by the required. Nation,Couchiching Aboriginal Environmental First Nation,Rainy Department (Dec 16 - River First 22, 2019) Nations,Township of Chapple,Naicatchewe nin First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Naotkamegwan ning First Nation,Big Grassy First 282 New Gold 2019 Annual Compliance Report

Consult Date ation Topics Notes on Stakeholders Focus Type Implementation Nation,Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing,Métis Nation of Ontario 12/30/2019 E-mail Weekly Spill Report as No further action Métis Nation of Public and distributed by the required. Ontario,Anishinaabeg of Aboriginal Environmental Naongashiing,Big Grassy Department (Dec 23 - First 29, 2019) Nation,Naotkamegwanning First Nation,Animakee Wa Zhing First Nation,Seine River First Nation,Lac La Croix First Nation,Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation,Rainy River First Nations,Naicatchewenin First Nation,Township of Chapple,Couchiching First Nation,Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

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