EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 11 MIN
Ichthys LNG Shutdown Looms as FWC Rejects Inpex Strike Bid, Agnico Eagle Closes Finland's Ikkari Gold Deal, Rio Tinto Proves Pilbara Ore Works in Hydrogen Steelmaking, 54 Nations Build a Minerals Chain Without China
from The Mining Insider · host Logan Ore - The Pro Podcasters
The Mining Insider — June 14, 2026. Host: Logan Ore. Today's stories: 1. Australia's Fair Work Commission rejects Inpex's bid to terminate industrial action at Ichthys LNG — facility shutdown expected June 16-17, cargo loading bans cutting ~10% of Australian LNG exports to northeast Asia. 2. Agnico Eagle's acquisition of Rupert Resources receives final BC Supreme Court approval — deal closes June 16, adding Finland's Ikkari gold project to Agnico's northern European portfolio. 3. Rio Tinto and China Baowu complete industrial-scale Pilbara Blend hydrogen DRI trial at Zhanjiang — first demonstration mid-grade Pilbara ore can feed hydrogen-based steelmaking at scale. 4. 54 nations meet in Washington for critical minerals ministerial — US takes direct equity in mining companies, 2B strategic stockpile announced, permitting fast-tracked via executive orders. Sources: ICIS, ABC News Australia, Investing News Network, Rio Tinto Press Release, Yahoo Finance.
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Australia's Fair Work Commission denies Inpex's emergency application to end Ichthys LNG industrial action; facility shutdown expected June 16-17; cargo loading bans could cut 10% of Australian LNG exports to northeast Asia. Agnico Eagle's acquisition of Rupert Resources clears BC Supreme Court — deal closes June 16 — bringing Ikkari gold project in Finland's Central Lapland Greenstone Belt into Agnico's hands. Rio Tinto and China Baowu complete industrial-scale Pilbara Blend hydrogen DRI trial at Zhanjiang — first proof mid-grade Pilbara ore can feed hydrogen-based steelmaking; Rio shares +2.9%. 54 nations convene in Washington ministerial to build critical mineral supply chains without China — US takes direct equity in mining companies, 2B stockpile announced, permitting fast-tracked.
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Ichthys LNG Shutdown Looms as FWC Rejects Inpex Strike Bid, Agnico Eagle Closes Finland's Ikkari Gold Deal, Rio Tinto Proves Pilbara Ore Works in Hydrogen Steelmaking, 54 Nations Build a Minerals Chain Without China
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