Mr. Sam Eskandari reports

NOVA PACIFIC METALS APPOINTS DARIO GAROUSIAN TO ADVISORY BOARD

Nova Pacific Metals Corp. has appointed Dario Franco Garousian, a seasoned government relations and public affairs specialist, to its strategic advisory board, effective immediately.

Highlights

• Seasoned legislative and community engagement expert joins the advisory board to accelerate the company's stakeholder strategy;

• Will contribute to Nova Pacific's outreach and alignment of initiatives as the company advances its Lara volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project;

• Appointment follows recent advisory additions, reinforcing strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Sam Eskandari, the company's chief executive officer, stated: "We are delighted to welcome Dario Garousian to our advisory board. Dario brings a unique blend of experience in government affairs and public outreach, coupled with a deep understanding of regulatory and community dynamics. His guidance will help us cultivate meaningful partnerships and pro-actively navigate the evolving landscape as we advance exploration at Lara."

About Mr. Garousian

Mr. Garousian is a strategic adviser and public affairs professional with extensive experience in government and regional community relations. He has over 11 years of experience working as a political strategist, policy adviser and communications expert, providing advice to B.C. premiers, provincial cabinet ministers and senior political party leadership.

Mr. Garousian has served in both public and private sectors, including as an adviser in the British Columbia Ministry of Forests, where he played a role in engaging with first nations communities across B.C. In that capacity, Mr. Garousian travelled extensively throughout the province, working directly with indigenous leaders and advising the Minister of State for Sustainable Forestry Innovation on reconciliation-focused initiatives and sustainable economic development. His first-hand experience with indigenous engagement provides Nova Pacific with critical insight as the company continues to prioritize early and meaningful partnerships with first nations.

Mr. Garousian is currently a consultant at Crestview Strategy, an international public affairs firm. He previously served as a key member of Premier David Eby's office as well as in former premier John Horgan's government, and worked as a ministerial adviser in the natural resource sector and work force development. He also served as a senior constituency adviser in the government of British Columbia and as a special assistant in the Senate of Canada.

During his career, Mr. Garousian has developed extensive knowledge of communications, stakeholder engagement strategies and policy development to execute successful campaigns and legislative change on several diverse issues.

Rights of indigenous communities statement

Nova Pacific Metals recognizes the inherent rights of all indigenous peoples of Canada and is committed to early, meaningful and respectful engagement with first nations communities. The company acknowledges that its Lara project is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group, a politically unified group representing six Hul'qumi'num-speaking first nations: Cowichan, Stz'uminus, Penelakut, Lyackson, Halalt and Lake Cowichan.

About Nova Pacific Metals Corp.

Nova Pacific is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on the Lara volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Nova Pacific holds an option to acquire a 100-per-cent interest in the Lara project. The project boasts a significant historical resource rich in critical and precious metals situated in a prime location near excellent infrastructure. Nova Pacific's forward-looking strategy includes verification and exploration drilling and the completion of an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE), with additional technical and exploration studies to be considered following these milestones. The company is committed to creating value for its shareholders while supporting environmental responsibility and strong community relationships.

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