The 2025 World Outlook Financial Conference (WOFC), held on February 7th and 8th at Vancouver’s Westin Bayshore Hotel, brought together industry leaders, financial experts, and investors to discuss prevailing economic trends and investment strategies. Organized by Michael Campbell, a renowned business analyst and host of “Money Talks,” the conference featured a series of presentations and workshops focusing on various investment opportunities.
“What we’re experiencing is a global anti-establishment trend, and it’s important to understand that it is driving capital – it’s moving money. Weak currencies to strong ones, cash into tangible assets, government bonds into stocks, international investors into “safe” havens – and it affects your personal finances. We’re living in an era of historic change, including to the monetary system.”
~Michael Campbell
The conference commenced with a series of small-cap investing sessions. Victor Adair led the initial discussion, followed by Martin Straith’s presentation on the advantages of small-cap investments. Attendees then had the opportunity to participate in various investing workshops.
Investing in the Uranium Sector: Insights from Stallion Uranium
During the Investing Workshops session, Matthew Schwab, the newly appointed CEO of Stallion Uranium, delivered a compelling presentation in the Oak Room. Schwab, an acclaimed exploration geologist with a notable career in uranium exploration, shared his vision for the company’s projects in the Athabasca Basin. He emphasized Stallion’s strategic land position and the potential for significant uranium discoveries in the region. Schwab’s extensive experience, including his role in the discovery of the Arrow uranium deposit, positions him to lead Stallion Uranium toward future successes.
Matthew Schwab, CEO of Stallion Uranium, commented, “I was honored to kick off the industry presentations last week at the 2025 WOFC. The growing momentum in the uranium industry is clearly reflected in the increasing interest from investors who have traditionally focused on other sectors, such as oil. The strong turnout and highly engaged audiences are great indicators that we will continue to see renewed opportunities to create shareholder value through uranium investment. I’m excited to advance Stallion’s extensive land position and pursue new high-grade discoveries in the Athabasca Basin.”
Matthew Schwab, the newly appointed CEO of Stallion Uranium
Re-Rate Opportunities in the Gold Sector: Calibre Mining’s Perspective
In the Cypress 1 room, Ryan King, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Calibre Mining, discussed the company’s growth trajectory and the transformative potential of the Valentine Gold Mine in Newfoundland and Labrador. King highlighted the project’s 85% construction completion status and its anticipated first gold production in the second quarter of 2025. He also addressed the recent ore control drilling results at the Leprechaun open pit, which revealed a 30% increase in contained gold compared to previous estimates. These developments underscore Calibre’s commitment to expanding its production profile and capitalizing on favorable gold market conditions.
A Return to Sane Markets: Frank Giustra’s One-on-One with Michael Campbell
A highlight of the conference was the fireside chat between Michael Campbell and Frank Giustra, a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist. Giustra discussed the global race to secure critical minerals essential for the transition to clean energy. He emphasized the looming deficit in minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are vital for sustainable energy solutions. Giustra pointed out the geopolitical competition in regions like Africa and highlighted the untapped potential within Canada. He advocated for recognizing and leveraging these opportunities to create wealth and jobs domestically.
Michael Campbell’s Fireside Chat with Frank Giustra | 2025 World Outlook Financial Conference
Guistra commented, “There is a global race at the moment, almost a war at to secure critical minerals, because there’s going to be a deficit and things like power or lithium, cobalt and nickel and all these things are required to make this transition to clean energy. Our forecast has been in deficit. We don’t know where those things are that metals are going to come from. So there’s a like a battle, especially places in Africa, where you have all sorts of geo political competition with the Russians, the Qataris, the Americans, Chinese, you know, everybody’s in their fighting and we recognize we’re sitting here on treasure trove, and we don’t recognize that this is a lot of this is a golden opportunity for this country, to really create wealth and create jobs.”
Frank Guistra, CEO of the Fiore Group
Exhibitors Showcasing Innovative Projects
The conference’s exhibit hall featured a diverse array of companies presenting their latest projects and services. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with representatives from various sectors, including energy, mining, and technology. Notable exhibitors included Birchcliff Energy, Petrus Resources, RE Royalties, Touchstone Exploration, Total Energy, Bonterra Energy, Eagle Energy Metals Corp., and Surge Energy. These companies showcased advancements in their respective fields, providing attendees with insights into current investment opportunities and industry trends.
Overall, the 2025 World Outlook Financial Conference offered valuable perspectives on the evolving financial landscape, emphasizing the importance of strategic investments in sectors poised for growth.
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