Nova Pacific Drills 11 m @ 1.8 g/t AuEq at Lara VMS Project on Vancouver Island, B.C. with 29 Holes Pending

Core Viewpoint - Nova Pacific Metals Corp. has reported positive early results from its exploration drilling campaign at the Coronation area of the Lara VMS Project, indicating potential expansion of mineralization and alignment with the company's exploration model [1][3]. Group 1: Exploration Results - The company has completed 41 drill holes totaling 8,660 meters in its Phase 1 drill program, with results from 7 holes reported and 29 remaining [4][7]. - Drillhole NP25-005 intersected significant mineralization, including 11 meters grading 1.8 g/t AuEq and 4.3% ZnEq from 135 meters downhole [7][26]. - The results from the reported drillholes support the exploration model and are consistent with historical drilling data, providing validation for the historical dataset [11][13]. Group 2: Future Plans - Nova Pacific is targeting a current mineral resource estimate for Q4 2025, based on the verification of historical drilling data through its Phase 1 exploration program [13][21]. - The company is also evaluating additional high-priority targets within the 17-kilometer VMS belt on Vancouver Island, which remains underexplored despite favorable geology [14][15]. Group 3: Technical and Quality Assurance - All drill core is logged, photographed, and analyzed by ALS Canada Ltd., ensuring adherence to industry-standard quality assurance and quality control practices [17]. - The company has engaged Mineit Consulting Inc. to prepare an updated technical report for the Lara Project, under the supervision of qualified professionals [13][18].