New Gold Inc. reported on New Afton development near Kamloops, British Columbia was on schedule during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and production is expected to commence production in the second half of 2012. The project will be an underground mine and concentrator which will produce an annual estimated average of 85,000 ounces of gold, and 75 million pounds of copper. During the first quarter of 2010, the New Afton underground development crews continued their track record of continuous improvement advancing development 742 metres. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of increased development.