Government Intervention Set to Change the Game for Western Mining Industry

Stephen Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Ore Group, joins Kitco Mining’s Ernest Hoffman at Explor 2025 in Montreal to deliver a sharp assessment of North America’s mining strategy, U.S.-Canada relations, and the next phase of the global commodities cycle.

Stewart says the U.S. and Canada remain economic “brothers and sisters,” but warns that both nations must act boldly to protect their shared interests in the face of China’s long-term resource dominance. He argues that new government intervention policies—including floor pricing, strategic equity stakes, and direct state participation—could “change the game” for Western mining, unlocking new capital flows and restoring industrial competitiveness.

Stewart calls for a national refocus on productivity and job creation, saying Canada has “dropped the ball” despite possessing world-class mineral wealth. He underscores Ore Group’s countercyclical approach, pointing to a 40% IRR at its XXIX copper project in Quebec and the company’s expanding portfolios in copper, uranium, nickel, and gold across Canada.

This is a must-watch discussion for investors, policymakers, and industry leaders looking to understand how government policy, private capital, and strategic resource planning will determine the future of Western mining and North American competitiveness.

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