About

Lisa Damiani has made a strong impact on the strategic direction of New Gold since joining the company two years ago. Her work on key strategic transactions for the company has been a significant accomplishment, using her years of experience to guide the negotiations and bring about successful outcomes. In July 2015, Damiani contributed to the completion of a $175m stream transaction on Rainy River’s future production. The stream revenue is a key component of New Gold’s ability to finance the construction of the Rainy River gold mine, an ongoing project for the company. The successful development of this mine in itself is a key element of New Gold’s growth strategy, as it will enable the company to almost double its gold production. Damiani and her legal team have been deeply involved in facilitating the development of Rainy River, including through agreements with First Nations and other Aboriginal groups, agreements with governments and consolidating the land package. In addition, Damiani has made an impact on New Gold by undertaking a significant revision to anti-corruption policies and procedures, requiring extensive consultation and collaboration with all aspects of the business, followed by a global training initiative that reached every employee. Having a strong relationship with the executive chairman and all members of senior management allows Damiani to bring her unique legal perspective to the table.