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Digging Deep
Government Intervention Will “Change the Game” for Western Mining
Stephen Stewart, founder and chairman of Ore Group, joins Kitco Mining’s Ernest Hoffman at Explor 2025 in Montreal to discuss Canada-U.S. relations, government policy, and how Ore Group is positioning for the next phase of the commodities cycle.
“The United States and Canada are brothers and sisters,” Stewart said. “We have probably the most fruitful economic partnership in the history of the world, and I think that's going to continue.”
Stewart argues that new government intervention policies, including floor pricing and strategic equity stakes, could redefine Western mining investment and help North America compete with China’s long-term resource strategy. He calls for renewed focus on productivity and job creation in Canada, saying the country has “dropped the ball” despite its rich mineral endowment. Stewart also highlights Ore Group’s countercyclical philosophy and key milestones, including a 40% IRR on its XXIX copper project in Quebec and expanding copper, uranium, nickel, and gold portfolios across Canada.
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