 New Pacific Metals Corp. TSX:NUAG NYSEAMERICAN:NEWP said its Bolivian joint venture partner has received the exploration licenses and environmental permits required to commence multi-disciplinary exploration activities at its Carangas silver project in Bolivia. The Phase I drill program at the project is expected to commence shortly after the company received exploration licenses, environmental permits, and community approvals for exploration at the project, which is situated in Bolivias Oruro Department. 