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 February, 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 Framework Agreement for Cooperation and Coordination with the Carangas Community

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 23, 2026 /CNW/ - New PacificMetals Corp. (TSX: NUAG) (NYSE American: NEWP) ("New Pacific" or the "Company")  is pleased to announce the signing of a Framework Agreement for Cooperation and Coordination (the "Agreement") with the Carangas community ("TIOC Carangas") in respect to its Carangas silver-gold project, located in Oruro Department, Bolivia (the "Carangas Project").

The Agreement establishes a general framework of understanding and commitment between the Company and TIOC Carangas that reflects the shared intention to develop the Carangas Project based on transparency, fairness, mutual benefits, mutual respect, and long-term cooperation. The Agreement includes the terms, conditions, and commitments of both the Company and TIOC Carangas and represents a critical step in moving the Carangas Project forward towards production. The Carangas Project will provide economic and social benefits to Bolivia, Oruro Department, TIOC Carangas, and the Company's shareholders.

Commitment to Responsible Development

As part of the Agreement, the Company has committed to:

TIOC Carangas has committed to:

This Agreement is an important milestone in strengthening trust and ensuring that project advancement is carried out in a manner aligned with community values and regional development objectives. As set out in the Company's December 4, 2025 news release, with the Framework Agreement in place, the Company and AJAM Oruro will be able to successfully complete the formal prior consultation process. This will be followed by submitting an application to the National Assembly to convert the exploration licenses to mining permits.

The Company is also planning to commence work on a feasibility study for the Carangas Project once the mining permits are granted, with infill drilling to upgrade the known resources. Additionally, the Company plans to conduct exploration drilling - targeting deeper zones within the known wide intercepts of gold mineralization as well as new targets represented by the Induced Polarization (IP) anomalies. The 2026 drilling campaign is expected to comprise over 30,000 metres of drilling.

About New Pacific Metals

New 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 information, please contact:

Peter Lekich, Director Investor Relations and Corporate Development

New Pacific Metals Corp.

Phone: (604) 633-1368 Ext. 223

1750-1066 Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1, Canada

E-mail: plekich@newpacificmetals.com

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

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKINGINFORMATION

Except for statements of historical facts relatingto the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the UnitedStates Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadianprovincial securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Any statements or information that express or involvediscussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance(often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects", "is expected", "anticipates", "believes","plans", "projects", "estimates", "assumes", "intends", "strategies", "targets","goals", "forecasts", "objectives", "budgets", "schedules", "potential" orvariations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might"or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statementsof historical fact and may be forward-looking statements or information. Such statements include, but are not limited to: statements regardingmoving the Carangas Project forward towards production; that the Carangas Project will provide economic and social benefits Bolivia, OruroDepartment, TIOC Carangas, and the Company's shareholders; and the commitments of both the Company and TIOC Carangas; the conversion ofexploration licenses to mining permits; and the plans for the Company's feasibility study and drilling campaigns.

Forward-looking statements are based on a numberof estimates, assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made and are subject to a varietyof risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in theforward-looking statements. These factors include fluctuating equity prices, bond prices and commodity prices; calculation of resources,reserves and mineralization; general economic conditions; foreign exchange risks; interest rate risk; foreign investment risk; loss ofkey personnel; conflicts of interest; dependence on management; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing neededin the future; environmental risks; operations and political conditions; the regulatory environment in Bolivia and Canada; risks associatedwith community relations and corporate social responsibility; and other factors under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company'sannual information form for the year ended June 30, 2025 (the "AIF") and its other public filings. The foregoing is not an exhaustivelist of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements or information.

The forward-looking statements are necessarilybased on a number of estimates, assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date of this news release that,while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties andcontingencies. These estimates, assumptions, beliefs, expectations and options include, but are not limited to, those related to the Company'sability to carry on current and future operations, including: public health crisis on our operations and workforce; development and explorationactivities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections,forecasts, studies and assessments; the Company's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the stabilization ofthe political climate in Bolivia; the Company's ability to obtain and maintain social license at its mineral properties; the availabilityand cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvalsor permits, including the ratification and approval of the Mining Production Contract with Corporación Minera de Bolivia, the Bolivianstate mining corporation, by the Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia; the ability of the Company's Bolivian partner to convertthe exploration licenses at the Company's Carangas project to Administrative Mining Contract; the ability to meet current and future obligations;the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions;and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.

Although the forward-looking statements containedin this news release are based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual resultswill be consistent with these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this news release are qualified by these cautionarystatements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. Other than specifically required by applicable laws,the Company is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any such obligation to update or alter the forward-looking statements whetheras a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements are madeas of the date of this news release.

CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US INVESTORS

This news release has been prepared in accordancewith the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws.All mining terms used herein but not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosurefor Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Unless otherwise indicated, the technical and scientific disclosure herein has been preparedin accordance with NI 43-101, which differs significantly from the requirements adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Accordingly, information contained in this newsrelease containing descriptions of the Company's mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companiessubject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

Additional information relating to the Company,including the Company's annual information form, can be obtained under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, on EDGAR atwww.sec.gov, and on the Company's website at www.newpacificmetals.com.

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