6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March 2025.

Commission File Number 001-31722

New Gold Inc.

Suite 3320 - 181 Bay Street

Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3

Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit 99.1

NEW GOLD STRENGTHENS OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Appoints Travis Murphy as VicePresident, Operations

TORONTO, March 11, 2025 /CNW/ - New Gold Inc. ("NewGold" or the "Company") (TSX: NGD) (NYSE American: NGD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Murphy as Vice President, Operations, effective March 24, 2025.

Mr. Murphy is a registered professional geologist and experienced mining professional with over 18 years of industry experience, overseeing mining and planning activities and was most recently the Principal Advisor – Productivity (North America) for Newmont Corporation ("Newmont"). Prior to that, Mr. Murphy held progressively senior operating and technical positions at Newmont, as well as Pretivm Resources prior to its acquisition by Newcrest Mining. As the Mine Manager at the Brucejack operation, he supported the operation in achieving the John T. Ryan Safety Award for NW Regional Metal Mines, and the Large-scale Underground Mine Safety Award from the Ministry of Mines in 2021. Mr. Murphy brings with him a successful track-record of innovative, collaborative and values-based leadership, combining an environment of efficiency and accountability with a deep rooted care and respect for people and the communities where the Company operates. Mr. Murphy holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Calgary Faculty of Science and a Masters Business Administration from Athabasca University Faculty of Graduate Studies.

"I'm pleased to welcome Travis to New Goldat an exciting time for the Company" stated Patrick Godin, President and CEO. "With our two updated Technical Reports recentlypresented to the market, Travis' operational experience and strategic planning, coupled with a values-based leadership approach will complementour operational bench strength and further position us to deliver on our stated free cash flow objectives. In addition, his commitmentto safety aligns strongly with our courage to care and objective to deliver safe production every shift."

About New Gold

New Gold is a Canadian-focused intermediate mining Company with a portfolio of two core producing assets in Canada, the Rainy River gold mine and the New Afton copper-gold mine. New Gold's vision is to build a leading diversified intermediate gold company based in Canada that is committed to the environment and social responsibility. For further information on the Company, visit www.newgold.com.

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For further information: For further information, please contact: Ankit Shah, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Direct: +1 (416) 324-6027, Email: ankit.shah@newgold.com; Brandon Throop, Director, Investor Relations, Direct: +1 (647) 264-5027, Email: brandon.throop@newgold.com

CO: New Gold Inc.

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