Group 1 - New Pacific Metals (NEWP.US) experienced a 7.59% increase in stock price, closing at $1.70, with a year-to-date gain of 44% [1] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's dovish stance at the Jackson Hole conference has raised expectations for a September interest rate cut from 75% to 90% [1] - UBS has raised its gold price target for June 2024 by $200 to $3,700 per ounce, anticipating continued upward momentum driven by U.S. factors [1] Group 2 - New Pacific Metals focuses on investment, exploration, and development of precious metal resources in South America and North America [1] - The company has significant mining projects in Bolivia, including the Carangas silver-gold mine, flagship Silver Sand silver mine, and Silverstrike silver-gold mine [1] - The upcoming presidential transition in Bolivia is expected to lead to more open and free market policies for mineral resources, which could positively impact the future performance of lithium and silver [1]