TORONTO, ONTARIO – May 8, 2025 – The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is honoured to welcome Kamran M. Khozan, Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of CVMR Corporation, as Day 1 keynote speaker at CMI Summit IV, May 13–14 at The National Club in Toronto. Khozan will present “Africa and the Critical Minerals Market” on Tuesday, May 13 (9:40 – 10:00 AM ET), offering a strategic roadmap for resource-rich African states to leapfrog into refined-product leadership of critical minerals through CVMR’s zero-emission vapor-metallurgy technology.
With nearly four decades of pioneering work that yielded more than sixty patents and positioned CVMR as a NATO-designated supplier of high-purity nickel, Khozan has continuously demonstrated how responsible refining can transform frontier jurisdictions. From securing critical mineral inputs for the U.S. Department of Defense to launching Albania’s first environmentally neutral nickel refinery this spring, his track record underscores the commercial viability of localized, waste-free processing. “Africa’s mineral wealth, harnessed responsibly, can redefine global supply chains,” Khozan states. “My keynote will outline how partnership-driven, near-zero-emission refining unlocks continental prosperity while delivering the critical minerals essential to an enduring, low-carbon future—creating value that resonates well beyond the mine gate.”
Michael Hargett, President, CVMR (USA), extends the company’s expertise across both days of the CMI Summit. On Tuesday afternoon, he will contribute to Panel 03, “Critical Minerals and the Impact of Trump Tariffs,” and on Wednesday, May 14 (3:15 – 3:30 PM ET) he will present “The American Critical Minerals Market,” detailing actionable strategies to repatriate advanced refining and magnet-metal production to U.S. soil.
Tracy Hughes, Founder & Executive Director of CMI, remarked: “CVMR has spent decades proving that environmentally neutral refining is not merely possible but profitable. By scaling its vapor-metallurgy platform from North America to Europe and now Africa, the company offers a template for building resilient, high-value critical minerals supply chains that respect both local communities and global climate goals.”
CMI Summit IV Event Details
Theme: The War for Critical Minerals and Capital Resources
Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 13–14, 2025
Summit Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Registration & coffee: 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Reception: Tuesday, May 13, 5:00 – 6:30 PM — hosted by ArcStone Securities and Investment Corp.
Location: The National Club, 303 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About CVMR Corporation:
CVMR Corporation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is renowned for its innovative solutions in refining metallurgical elements. CVMR is engaged in the business of designing, engineering, constructing and managing facilities for the refining of metallurgical elements for its own use and on behalf of others and directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries operating such facilities on its own behalf and on behalf of others. CVMR Corporation, a global leader in the design, engineering, and management of metallurgical refining facilities having specialization in vapor metallurgy.
For further information, please contact Kiana Kianara, Marketing & PR Director, CVMR Corporation | [email protected] • [email protected] • www.cvmr.ca
About the Critical Minerals Institute
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is a trusted global leader in connecting companies, capital markets, and experts in the critical minerals industry. By combining in-depth research, thought leadership, and extensive industry expertise, CMI provides exclusive insights, invaluable resources, and robust networking opportunities that empower its members to thrive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Through collaboration with businesses, governments, and other stakeholders, CMI addresses both the challenges and opportunities within the critical minerals sector, highlighting the value, sustainability, and strategic importance of these essential materials. As a result, CMI ensures its members are equipped to drive innovation, lead in cutting-edge technology, and fuel industrial advancement worldwide.
To secure a CMI Membership, click here or to secure a CMI Summit IV 2-day Delegates Pass, click here
For further details, please contact Tracy Hughes, Executive Director, Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) | +1 647 289 7714 | CriticalMineralsInstitute.com • CriticalMineralSummit.com
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