CVMR Corporation and the CAR Sign Landmark Mining and Refining Partnership

CVMR Corporation (“CVMR”), a global leader in advanced metal refining technologies, recently announced on November 27th that it has signed a long-term strategic partnership with the Government of the Central African Republic (“CAR”) for the exploration, development and in-country refining of the nation’s key mineral resources.

CVMR Signs Strategic Mineral Partnership in CAR

United States, 8th Nov 2025 – CVMR Corporation (“CVMR”), a global leader in advanced metal refining technologies, announced a long-term strategic partnership with the Government of the Central African Republic (“CAR”). The partnership focuses on exploration, development, and in-country refining of CAR’s key mineral resources.

Through a newly established local subsidiary, CVMR (Central African Republic), the company will lead exploration, mining, and refining activities for strategic minerals. These include uranium, tantalum and niobium (coltan), copper, antimony, nickel, and gold. CVMR’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Uranium Power Corporation, will carry out uranium mining and milling, leveraging its extensive expertise.

Advancing Local Refining and Value Creation

The 25-year partnership aims to transform CAR from an exporter of largely unprocessed ore into a country that captures greater value through local processing and refining. The agreement includes phased construction of in-country facilities using CVMR’s proprietary vapor metallurgy and related technologies. These facilities will produce high-purity metal products for global industrial markets.

“This partnership marks a new chapter for both CVMR and the Central African Republic,” said Kamran M. Khozan, Chairman and CEO of CVMR. “By combining CAR’s geological potential with CVMR’s zero-emission refining technologies, we will build a vertically integrated mining and refining platform. This platform will create long-term value for the people of CAR while supplying critical materials worldwide.”

Local Value and Skills Development

The partnership emphasizes local skills and high-quality employment. CVMR will collaborate with universities, technical institutes, and vocational schools to develop training programs, apprenticeships, and structured skills-transfer initiatives. These programs will support operations and maintenance of the new facilities.

With nearly 75% of CAR’s population under 35, the initiative aims to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs. It will also cultivate a new generation of Central African engineers, technicians, and operators in mining, metallurgy, logistics, and finance.

“We are not just acquiring mineral rights; we are investing in people, institutions, and long-term capacity,” added Mr. Khozan. “Our goal is for Central Africans to lead these operations, not just work in them.”

Dedicated Financial Platform for Mining and Infrastructure

CVMR will establish a financial mechanism with CAR’s government to support mining and related infrastructure projects. This platform will:

• Facilitate domestic and international investment in mining and processing;
• Support project financing for critical infrastructure, including power, transport, and water;
• Promote transparency and best practices in managing mining revenues.

The mechanism will attract capital from development finance institutions, multilateral agencies, private equity investors, and strategic industry partners aligned with CAR’s development objectives.

Advancing Responsible and Sustainable Resource Development

In line with CVMR’s global standards, the partnership emphasizes environmental stewardship, transparency and responsible resource management. CVMR’s proprietary vapour metallurgy refining processes are designed to significantly reduce emissions, eliminate liquid effluents and minimize solid waste compared with conventional smelting and hydrometallurgical methods.

CVMR will support the Central African Republic in the accurate assessment and certification of mineral reserves, the adoption of international reporting standards and the development of modern environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks across the life cycle of each project.

“Our technologies were developed to solve real environmental and efficiency challenges in metal refining,” said Mr. Khozan. “We believe they are particularly well suited to frontier markets such as the Central African Republic, where building new facilities from the ground up allows us to implement state-of-the-art, low-emission solutions from day one.”

Operational implementation of the partnership is expected to begin within twelve months, starting with a comprehensive geological assessment program, prioritization of target districts and pre-feasibility work on the first generation of integrated mining and refining projects.

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