A 25-year public-private partnership aimed at developing critical mineral value chains, establishing domestic refining capacity, strengthening workforce skills, and positioning the Central African Republic within global strategic minerals supply chains
NORTH YORK, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / The Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has entered into a 25-year public-private partnership with CVMR Corporation to develop, process, and refine the country’s mineral resources, with the aim of strengthening domestic production of critical minerals, value chains and modernizing the CAR’s national mining sector. The agreement covers a range of strategic and critical minerals, including uranium, coltan, copper, nickel, and gold. It forms part of a broader government strategy to move beyond the export of raw materials by establishing in-country refining capacity and attracting long-term industrial investment.
Under this framework, a newly established local entity, CVMR (Centrafrique), will oversee exploration, mining, concentrating and refining operational. The partnership includes geological assessment programs, mine development, and the deployment of advanced refining technologies designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and value retention within the country.
Uranium-related operations will be managed by Uranium Power Corporation of Wyoming, a subsidiary of CVMR (USA) Inc., which will be responsible for technical oversight and regulatory compliance within that segment of the program.
According to the parties involved, the agreement places emphasis on workforce development, skills transfer, and employment generation for local communities. Training initiatives for technicians and young professionals are expected to support the long-term sustainability of the sector. The partnership also introduces a structured financial framework intended to facilitate international investment while aligning with national development objectives and resource governance priorities.
The Central African Republic is believed to host significant untapped mineral potential, particularly in uranium and battery-related critical metals, though much of its sector remains underdeveloped. The new partnership reflects a growing trend among resource-rich nations seeking to increase domestic processing and strengthen their position within global critical minerals supply chains.
Initial implementation is expected to begin with detailed geological studies and project prioritization within the next 12 months, followed by phased development subject to regulatory approvals and infrastructure readiness.
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SOURCE: CVMR Corporation
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