VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 1, 2024 /CNW/ -
New Pacific Metals Corp. is pleased to report the results of its Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Carangas project in Oruro Department, Bolivia. The PEA is based on the Mineral Resource Estimate for the Project, which was reported on September 5, 2023, and prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43‐101- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects . Highlights from the PEA are as follows : Post-tax net present value of $501 million and internal rate of return of 26% at a base case price of $24.00/oz silver, $1.25/lb zinc, and $0.95/lb lead; NPV and IRR of $748 million and 34%, respectively, at $30/oz silver; 16-year life of mine , excluding 2-years of pre-production, producing approximately 106 million oz of payable silv...