New Found Gold temporarily halts Queensway project exploration due to fire risk

Published 13/08/2025, 22:26
New Found Gold temporarily halts Queensway project exploration due to fire risk

New Found Gold Corp. (TSX-V:NFG), a mining exploration company with strong liquidity metrics according to InvestingPro data, announced Wednesday a temporary suspension of heavy equipment exploration activities at its Queensway Gold Project in response to heightened forest fire risk in the region. The company stated that the measure is being taken as a precaution due to current environmental conditions near the project site.

According to a press release filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, New Found Gold indicated that the suspension applies specifically to operations involving heavy equipment. No information was provided regarding the expected duration of the suspension or the potential impact on project timelines. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.09, suggesting sufficient resources to manage temporary operational adjustments.

The Queensway Gold Project is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. New Found Gold’s decision follows regional advisories related to forest fire hazards.

The company did not announce changes to other activities at the site or provide further operational updates at this time.

This information is based on a press release statement included in a recent SEC filing.

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