New Pacific Metals Signs Framework Agreement with Carangas Community
New Pacific Metals announced the signing of a Framework Agreement for Cooperation and Coordination with the Carangas community in respect to its Carangas silver-gold project, located in Oruro Department, Bolivia. The Agreement includes the terms, conditions, and commitments of both the company and TIOC Carangas and represents a critical step in moving the Carangas Project forward towards production. With the Framework Agreement in place, the company and AJAM Oruro will be able to successfully complete the formal prior consultation process. This will be followed by submitting an application to the National Assembly to convert the exploration licenses to mining permits. The company is also planning to commence work on a feasibility study for the Carangas Project once the mining permits are granted. Additionally, the company plans to conduct exploration drilling - targeting deeper zones within the known wide intercepts of gold mineralization as well as new targets represented by the Induced Polarization anomalies. The 2026 drilling campaign is expected to comprise over 30,000 meters of drilling.
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- Agreement Signing: New Pacific Metals has signed a Framework Agreement with the Carangas community to advance the Carangas silver-gold project based on principles of transparency and mutual benefit, marking a significant step towards production.
- Social and Economic Commitments: The agreement includes commitments to respect community land rights and support initiatives in education, health, and community development, which are expected to provide substantial economic and social benefits to Bolivia and the Oruro region.
- Sustainable Development Strategy: New Pacific will implement a community resettlement plan to improve infrastructure and living standards in Carangas village while promoting local business development, enhancing community engagement and support.
- Future Development Plans: The company plans to commence a feasibility study and over 30,000 meters of drilling for the Carangas project once mining permits are granted, aiming to further assess and develop the mineral resources in the area.
- Surge in Silver Prices: In December, silver prices surged by 35% to $76 per ounce, yet the Global X Silver Miners ETF only rose by 11%, indicating a significant disconnect that may lead investors to miss out on potential gains.
- Investor Denial: Schiff highlighted that silver mining stocks typically offer leveraged exposure to silver prices, but their underperformance amid a strong rally reflects a skeptical market attitude towards the sustainability of silver price increases.
- Attractive Investment Opportunity: Despite a 14% correction in silver prices, Schiff suggests that silver mining stocks are now better buys, potentially attracting investors looking to capitalize on silver price fluctuations.
- Historic Gains: Silver prices have increased by 154.57% year-to-date in 2023, while leading silver mining stocks have failed to keep pace, indicating a potential undervaluation in the market that could present future investment opportunities.
- Silver Price Surge: Silver has rallied 152% year-to-date, reaching a historic high of $82 per ounce, significantly outperforming gold's 66.22% increase, indicating strong market performance and investment appeal.
- Supply-Demand Tightness: The silver market is projected to face its seventh consecutive year of deficit by 2025, with a cumulative shortfall nearing 800 million ounces since 2021, suggesting potential upward pressure on prices in the future due to soaring industrial demand.
- Market Backwardation: The silver market has experienced a phenomenon known as “backwardation,” where spot prices exceed futures prices, reflecting acute physical supply shortages globally, particularly with inventories on Shanghai exchanges at decade lows.
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ETF Performance: The Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF is underperforming, down approximately 4.9% in Thursday afternoon trading.
Weakest Components: Notable declines among ETF components include New Pacific Metals, which fell by about 3.3%, and Triple Flag Precious Metals, down by about 1.2%.
Market Context: The article provides insights into the performance of specific ETFs and their components, reflecting broader market trends.
Author's Perspective: The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Nasdaq, Inc.
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- Weakest Components: Notable declines among its components include Iqiyi, which fell by about 3.4%, and Tal Education Group, which decreased by around 3%.
- Market Context: The performance of the ETF is contrasted with other ETFs, indicating a broader market trend.
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- Successful AGM: New Pacific Metals Corp. held its annual general meeting on November 28, 2025, with 144,270,137 common shares voted, representing 78.53% of all outstanding shares, indicating strong shareholder engagement in corporate governance.
- Director Election Results: In the director elections, Dickson Hall received 99.85% support, reflecting strong shareholder confidence in his leadership, while other candidates also garnered high approval rates, showcasing the stability of the company's governance structure.
- Auditor Reappointment: Shareholders approved the reappointment of Deloitte LLP as the company's auditors for the upcoming year, ensuring financial transparency and compliance, which enhances investor confidence.
- Commitment to Disclosure: The company pledged to publish final voting results on SEDAR+ and EDGAR, ensuring transparency and improving its credibility and attractiveness in the capital markets.









