Indigenous Association Commits Approximately 2,400 Hectares to Supply Sand, Gravel, and Raw Materials for Costa Rica Infrastructure Buildout Including Elevated National Railway; Partnership Advances Humanitarian Initiatives; Seven Additional Sovereign Tribes Express Interest
SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / December 11, 2025 / Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTC:ECOX) (“ECOX”) and WRA Holdings, Inc. (“WRA”) announce a significant advancement in securing critical raw materials for the Companies’ national infrastructure and environmental redevelopment program in Costa Rica.
The Asociación de Desarrollo Integral de Reserva Indígena de Térraba (Térraba Indigenous Integral Development Association), one of Costa Rica’s sovereign indigenous communities, has executed a Letter of Commitment formalizing its intent to partner with WRA on the Concepcional Master Plan project. Under the proposed arrangement, the Association has committed approximately 2,400 hectares, nearly 6,000 acres of, indigenous territory for potential development and resource extraction activities, including sand, gravel, and other raw materials essential to the infrastructure buildout.
The partnership is structured in accordance with International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 169, which Costa Rica ratified under Law No. 7316, ensuring that all activities proceed through a Prior, Free, and Informed Consultation (CPLI) process that respects indigenous rights, self-determination, and development priorities. The collaboration is designed to deliver long-term benefits to the Térraba community, including the potential development of healthcare, educational, and essential infrastructure, subject to the outcomes of the consultation process and decisions of the relevant authorities. The Association has completed internal preparatory steps and is awaiting a final vote from the tribal council to proceed.
In addition to the Térraba agreement, WRA reports that seven other sovereign indigenous tribes have expressed formal interest in evaluating similar partnership opportunities. These potential collaborations would expand access to domestically sourced raw materials essential for WRA’s broader infrastructure portfolio. These materials, particularly sand and gravel, play a critical role in the construction of WRA’s national railway system, which is being designed with elevated track beds approximately six feet above grade to enhance flood resilience, operational safety, and long-term durability. Additional raw materials including limestone and wood may further support construction activities, reducing reliance on imported inputs and strengthening domestic supply chains.
“This partnership with the Térraba Indigenous community represents a transformative step in how large-scale infrastructure development can be executed responsibly, sustainably, and in collaboration with indigenous peoples,” said Cornel Alvarado, President and CEO of WRA Holdings, Inc. “For too long, indigenous communities have watched development happen around them without receiving meaningful benefits. Through this proposed partnership, we aim to help bring healthcare, education, and essential infrastructure to the Térraba people, resources they have long sought but lacked access to. The sand and gravel from these territories are expected to support foundational elements of Costa Rica’s national railway, which we are designing to be elevated above grade for resilience and safety. By securing these essential materials under internationally recognized consultation frameworks, we aim to establish a model where development aligns with community priorities. The interest from seven additional tribes reflects strong regional engagement, and we are committed to approaching each opportunity with the same consultation and respect.”
WRA’s partnership with the Térraba Indigenous community reflects a broader initiative to support inclusive development across Costa Rica. The Companies’ national infrastructure program encompassing rail, energy, waste management, healthcare, and environmental redevelopment is designed to improve quality of life while strengthening domestic supply chains and employment opportunities. By sourcing materials domestically where feasible and working collaboratively with local and indigenous communities, the program seeks to foster sustainable economic growth that reaches historically underserved regions.
Central to the partnership is WRA’s commitment to ensuring that indigenous communities have the opportunity to benefit directly from development activities carried out on their lands. The Concepcional Master Plan includes provisions for proposed healthcare facilities, schools, and educational infrastructure to serve indigenous families, while also preserving cultural heritage. These community-focused elements represent a shift from past development models, aligning potential resource development with long-term social investment.
The Concepcional Master Plan envisions the development of a sustainability-oriented indigenous community based on circular economy principles. The project contemplates coordinated development across multiple sectors, including:
Raw materials extracted from indigenous territories, subject to environmental, consultation, and governmental approvals, are expected to support elements of WRA’s broader Costa Rica infrastructure portfolio. The national railway project requires large volumes of aggregate material for elevated track beds designed to withstand flooding and extreme weather. These domestically sourced materials may also support port modernization, waste-to-energy facilities, and environmental redevelopment projects backed by approximately $700 million in project financing currently in final settlement.
The Térraba Indigenous Association has initiated communication with the Technical Unit for Indigenous Consultation under Costa Rica’s Ministry of Justice and Peace to determine the procedural pathway under Executive Decree No. 40932-MP-MJP. The Association has allocated $15,000 to support the formal consultation process, to be distributed across planning, execution, and reporting phases.
The Companies anticipate additional updates as consultation milestones progress and as other indigenous partnerships advance.
Capital Structure and Shareholder Protections
ECOX reiterates that it has eliminated all toxic convertible debt from non-strategic lenders. As previously announced, the final legacy convertible note in the amount of $195,000 was extinguished on December 8, 2025, removing the last material overhang from the Company’s prior business model. This action stabilizes the capital structure and eliminates the primary historical source of dilution in the market.
Additionally, the Company intends to restrict all issuances of securities,other than those directly related to the WRA merger transaction, for the remainder of the fiscal year. This reflects ECOX’s focus on protecting shareholder value as it transitions into its new operating structure and supports the long-term development cycle associated with the WRA national infrastructure program.
Shareholders and interested parties can view or download a complete presentation at the following link: View the full Costa Rica Visioning Presentation here
