Mesquite produces gold , Peak Mines produce gold and copper and Cerro San Pedro produces doré , a gold / silver mixture . The resulting gold and copper are separated by New Gold at its mine sites , while the gold / silver mixture is melted to produce a pure doré product . The resulting minerals are sold to refineries .
“ Our customers expect a high-quality product which is free of impurities ,” Gallagher says . “ Because we take our customers ’ very tight specifications into consideration , we ’ ve maintained a great reputation in the industry .”
Helping communities
At Cerro San Pedro , safety issues are addressed through stringent educational and training programs that address preventive measures specific to the operation ’ s open-pit mining methods . In addition , New Gold is very involved with the local communities by establishing potable water and sewage systems , improving the local infrastructure , and funding medical and dental clinics . “ New Gold not only addresses the current needs of the community , but puts in place a structure and systems that will not depend on the operation of the current mine and will be sustainable well into the future ,” Gallagher asserts .
Environmental stewardship is another fundamental philosophy of the company . Near Cerro San Pedro , area mines have been operating for more than 400 years . “ Unfortunately , some of those mining operations left a lot of toxic residue around the area ,” Gallagher says . “ New Gold has transported much of this contaminated
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