New Pacific Metals surges 10.08% intraday on Seeking Alpha 'Buy' upgrade, strong silver prices, and Bolivia mining halts.

New Pacific Metals (NEWP) surged 10.08% intraday following a pre-market "Buy" rating upgrade from Seeking Alpha, driven by robust silver prices and halted illegal mining in Bolivia, which stabilized supply chains and boosted sector confidence. The upgrade highlighted the company’s strategic positioning in silver and specialty metals, alongside project development progress and green energy demand for critical minerals. These factors, combined with NEWP’s 162.7% year-to-date outperformance, fueled intraday momentum. Analysts noted that while sector tailwinds remain, risks such as rising costs and regulatory pressures could temper long-term gains.