6-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION****Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OFTHE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August, 2026

Commission File No. 001-40381

NEW PACIFICMETALS CORP.(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 1750 - 1066 W. Hastings Street

Vancouver BC, Canada V6E 3X1

(Address of principal executive office)

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F]

Form 20-F [ ]  Form 40-F  [ X ]

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1

New Pacific Metals Announces Filing of Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Carangas Project

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- New Pacific Metals Corp. (TSX: NUAG) (NYSE-A: NEWP) ("New Pacific" or the "Company") announces that, further to its news release of July 17, 2026 (the "Release), the Company has filed an independent preliminary economic assessment technical report titled "Carangas Project: NI 43-101 Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, Oruro, Bolivia" (the "Report") for the Carangas project (the "Project") in Oruro Department, Bolivia.

The Report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") by Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC ("Ausenco") dated effective July 16, 2026. The Report can be found on the Company's website at www.newpacificmetals.com  and under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

There are no material differences in the information in the Report and the information contained in the Release.

About New Pacific MetalsNew Pacific is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing two permitting stage precious metals projects in Bolivia. Its Silver Sand project in Potosí has the potential to become one of the world's largest silver mines. The Carangas Silver–Gold project in Oruro strengthens the Company's portfolio through scale, robust economics, and regional exploration potential. With near a decade of operating experience in Bolivia, New Pacific has earned the confidence of its stakeholders and shareholders.

For Further InformationPeter Lekich, Director Investor Relations and Corporate Development

Phone: (604) 633-1368 Ext. 223,

U.S. & Canada toll-free: 1-877-631-0593

E-mail: [email protected]

For additional information and to receive company news by e-mail, please register using New Pacific's website at www.newpacificmetals.com.

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