Investment Considerations
- New Pacific Metals owns two of the largest undeveloped open-pit silver projects globally, offering substantial resource potential and long-term production growth.
- The company’s projects demonstrate strong economic fundamentals, with high internal rates of return and low all-in sustaining costs per ounce of silver.
- Bolivia’s underexplored mineral potential presents a strategic advantage for New Pacific Metals, allowing it to capitalize on a historically rich mining region.
- The company is backed by two strategic shareholders: Silvercorp Metals (28%) and Pan American Silver (12%).
- The company is supported by an experienced leadership team with a track record of success in mineral exploration, development, and corporate finance.
- As global silver demand increases for industrial and renewable energy applications, New Pacific Metals is well-positioned to benefit from market growth and rising silver prices.
New Pacific Metals Corp. (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG) is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on advancing world-class silver projects in Bolivia. The company’s primary asset, the Silver Sand project, has the potential to become one of the largest silver mines globally, supported by robust economic assessments. Additionally, the company is progressing its Carangas project, a silver-lead-zinc deposit with scale.
New Pacific Metals aims to create long-term value for its shareholders by advancing and de-risking its quality silver assets while contributing to the economic growth of Bolivia.
New Pacific Metals is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Projects
Silver Sand Project
The flagship Silver Sand project is a high-grade silver deposit with an expected mine life of 13 years. A preliminary feasibility study (PFS) completed in June 2024 estimates an annual production of 12 million ounces of silver, including 15 million ounces in the first three years of operation, with total projected production reaching 157 million ounces. The project has a post-tax net present value (NPV5%) of $740 million at a silver price of $24 per ounce and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 37%. With a low all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $10.69 per ounce and a 1.9-year payback period, Silver Sand presents a rare and compelling silver opportunity.
Carangas Project
The Carangas project is an emerging silver-lead-zinc deposit with a 16-year mine life. A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) completed in September 2024 indicates an annual production of 6.6 million ounces of silver, with total production projected at 106 million ounces. The project boasts an after-tax NPV5% of $501 million, an IRR of 26%, and a payback period of 3.2 years at $24 per ounce silver. Its low AISC of $7.60 per ounce positions Carangas as a high-margin operation with significant upside potential. The PEA preserves Carangas’ significant gold (1+ million ounces) potential at depth.
Market Opportunity
The global silver market continues to see increasing demand driven by industrial applications, investment interest, and the growing use of silver in renewable energy technologies. Bolivia, ranked as the fourth-largest silver-producing country, presents significant untapped potential due to limited modern exploration.
The Silver Sand and Carangas projects represent two of the largest undeveloped open-pit silver projects in the world, with the potential to deliver substantial production volumes. As silver prices remain favorable and demand continues to rise, New Pacific Metals is positioned to play a crucial role in supplying the global silver market.
Leadership Team
Dr. Rui Feng, Founder, is a geologist and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in mineral exploration and project development. In 2003, Dr. Feng founded Silvercorp, acquiring early-stage properties in China. Through discovery and development, Silvercorp has become one of the most profitable Canadian mining companies, with multiple mines in China. Building on that success, Dr. Feng established New Pacific Metals, where he has been instrumental in the discovery and advancement of its key projects. With a track record of building successful mining ventures, he continues to provide strategic insight to the company’s growth initiatives.
Jalen Yuan, Interim CEO, is a corporate leader and professional accountant with over sixteen years of diverse international experience in the mining industry. Mr. Yuan has been deeply involved in all of the company’s strategic decisions as Chief Financial Officer since 2015, including those related to the acquisition, exploration, technical studies, and permitting of the Silver Sand and Carangas projects in Bolivia, prior to his appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer in April 2025. Mr. Yuan also played instrumental roles in the company’s financing activities, raising a total of US$130 million since 2017.
Dickson Hall, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has over 40 years of experience in finance and corporate development, with a strong emphasis on the mining sector. He is a Partner at Valuestone Advisors Limited, sole advisor of Valuestone Global Resource Fund 1, and a director of Bunker Hill Mining Corp. and MEC Advisors Limited. Fluent in Mandarin and well-experienced in Chinese business culture, Mr. Hall has worked with an extensive group of multinationals, trade associations, and government organizations with China operations. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia.