Rising output strengthens their appeal

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NEW GOLD $3.16 (Toronto symbol NGD; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (888-315-9715; www.newgold.com; Shares outstanding: 575.5 million; Market cap: $1.8 billion; No dividends paid) has four mines: the Mesquite project in the U.S.; Cerro San Pedro in Mexico; Rainy River in Ontario; and the New Afton operation in B.C. The company has agreed to sell its Peak mine located in Cobar, New South Wales, Australia, for $58 million U.S. (cash) to Aurelia Mines Ltd. Apart from funds to develop new projects, the sale will let New Gold focus on its North American mines. In the three months ended December 31, 2017, New Gold’s cash flow rose 35.8%, to $93.0 million from $68.5 million. (All figures except share price and market cap in U.S. dollars.) Cash flow per share rose 23.1%, to $0.16 from $0.13 on more shares outstanding. Higher gold and copper production—as well as higher prices for both metals— drove the gains. New Gold’s long-term debt is $1.0 billion U.S. That’s a high, but manageable 72% of…