Basic Materials

Companies involved in the manufacture of chemicals, construction materials and paper products. It also covers businesses engaged in the exploration and processing of commodities. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Johnson Matthey plc, Croda International plc, CRH plc, Travis Perkins plc, DS Smith plc and Glencore plc.

Atalaya Mining Q4 2025 update: Record throughput and strong FY2025 copper output

Atalaya Mining reported preliminary Q4 2025 operating results, delivering 11,550 tonnes of copper and achieving 51,139 tonnes for the full year, at the upper end of FY2025 guidance...

January 14, 2026

Firering advances Limeco expansion as Kiln 2 commissioning begins

Firering Strategic Minerals reports solid operational progress at Limeco, with Kiln 2 entering commissioning, preparations underway for additional kilns, and customer demand continuing to grow...

January 14, 2026

Gold prices climb as investors respond to shifting global signals

Gold prices continue to climb as investors respond to global uncertainty and shifting rate expectations...

January 12, 2026

Gold price climbs as investors move on Fed disruption and global tension

Gold climbs above $4600 as investors respond to Fed disruption and rising global uncertainty...

January 12, 2026

Great Western Mining Incoming CEO Edward Loye Targets Undervalued Nevada Assets for Strategic Growth (Video)

Incoming CEO Edward Loy outlines a sharp new strategy for Great Western Mining, focusing on high-potential assets in Nevada. With a strong track record across critical minerals and desert-state development, Loy targets tungsten and gold as the company’s growth levers — right when the market needs them most...

January 12, 2026

Ed Loye named CEO of Great Western Mining Corporation

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC announces the appointment of Edward (“Ed”) Loye as Chief Executive Officer from 1 February 2026...

January 12, 2026

Why quicklime remains a steady force in European industry

Quicklime continues to support Europe's core industries with stable demand and long-term relevance for investors focused on industrial exposure...

January 9, 2026

Elemental Royalty grants equity incentive awards

Elemental Royalty Corporation announced the grant of stock options, restricted share units, and deferred share units under its equity incentive plan to certain officers, directors, employees, and consultants...

January 9, 2026

Graphite producers accelerate to meet battery demand outside China

Graphite demand is shifting fast as EVs soar and producers rush to build supply chains outside China, investors are watching closely...

January 9, 2026

Gold stays firm as rate cut expectations keep pressure on the dollar

Gold holds firm near highs as markets prepare for US jobs data and look ahead to rate cuts...

January 9, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO on strong early drill results and growth plans at Mbe

Oriole Resources plc CEO Martin Rosser reviews high-grade initial drill results from the MB01-N target at the Mbe gold project in Cameroon, discusses progress toward a maiden northern resource, and outlines next steps across the wider Oriole portfolio and investor engagement plans...

January 9, 2026

Glencore confirms preliminary merger discussions with Rio Tinto

Glencore has confirmed it is in early-stage discussions with Rio Tinto regarding a potential combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger...

January 9, 2026

KEFI sets Tulu Kapi on a new development path

KEFI Gold and Copper secures US$340m in project funding plus US$30m in streaming finance to advance its flagship Tulu Kapi mine towards full production by 2027...

January 8, 2026

Drill results point to larger gold system at Ora Banda’s Sand King

Ora Banda’s latest drilling at Sand King points to a much larger gold system, with strong grades extending beyond current mine plans...

January 8, 2026

Greenwood Capital publishes new research report on Oriole Resources

Oriole Resources has announced the publication of a new research report by Greenwood Capital Partners, commissioned by the Company..

January 8, 2026

The material at the centre of infrastructure and grid storage plans

Vanadium is drawing investor interest as it proves essential in both high-strength steel and durable grid-scale energy storage...

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources Standout Gold Intercepts Signals Major Upside at Mbe Project (Video)

Oriole Resources has kicked off 2026 with striking drill results from the Mbe Gold Project in Cameroon — including a 42.5g/t gold intercept. CEO Martin Rosser outlines the implications for resource growth, regional exploration, and what’s next for Bibemi and Senala...

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources delivers significant gold intersections at MB01-N target

Oriole Resources PLC has reported the first assay results from its maiden diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target within the Mbe gold project in Cameroon...

January 7, 2026

Copper’s price breakthrough signals market rebalancing ahead

Copper’s surge past $13,000 signals a shift in market fundamentals where tight supply and future-facing demand reshape long-term investor outlooks...

January 6, 2026

Gold is becoming a core portfolio holding

Gold’s evolving role in portfolios reflects a deeper investor shift toward stability, strategic diversification, and anticipation of policy change...

January 6, 2026

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Elemental Royalty CEO David Cole on merger synergies and global royalty growth

17 December 2025

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10 December 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI): Investor Day: opportunities aplenty

2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments: What RECI brings to investors

15 September 2025

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

8 September 2025

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23 January 2026

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21 January 2026

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8 January 2026

Pharos Energy Strengthens Position in Egypt and Vietnam, Says Cavendish

8 January 2026

Pharos Energy Positioned for Growth with Increased Drilling Momentum – Progressive Equity Research

18 December 2025

Elemental Royalty Poised for Growth in the Mid-Tier Precious Metals Sector, Says Cantor Fitzgerald

18 December 2025

Sintana Energy Set to Unlock South Atlantic Potential, Says Auctus Advisors

17 December 2025

Funds

ACG Metals positioned for strong cash generation and long-term value as copper production ramps up, highlights DIVI fund manager

6 February 2026

BlueNord ASA fund manager expects very substantial cash generation for years

6 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group ‘remarkably low valuation given its prospects’ says DIVI Fund Manager

4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Zigup Plc (ZIG.L) Stock Analysis: Industrial Rental Services Giant with a 30% Upside Potential

6 February 2026

WH Smith PLC (SMWH.L) Investor Outlook: Navigating Potential Upside Amidst Market Challenges

6 February 2026

XPS Pensions Group PLC (XPS.L): Analyst Consensus Points to 29% Upside Potential for UK-Based Pension Specialist

6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

May 10, 2024

Atalaya Mining Q4 2025 update: Record throughput and strong FY2025 copper output

Atalaya Mining reported preliminary Q4 2025 operating results, delivering 11,550 tonnes of copper and achieving 51,139 tonnes for the full year, at the upper end of FY2025 guidance...

January 14, 2026

Firering advances Limeco expansion as Kiln 2 commissioning begins

Firering Strategic Minerals reports solid operational progress at Limeco, with Kiln 2 entering commissioning, preparations underway for additional kilns, and customer demand continuing to grow...

January 14, 2026

Gold prices climb as investors respond to shifting global signals

Gold prices continue to climb as investors respond to global uncertainty and shifting rate expectations...

January 12, 2026

Gold price climbs as investors move on Fed disruption and global tension

Gold climbs above $4600 as investors respond to Fed disruption and rising global uncertainty...

January 12, 2026

Great Western Mining Incoming CEO Edward Loye Targets Undervalued Nevada Assets for Strategic Growth (Video)

January 12, 2026

Ed Loye named CEO of Great Western Mining Corporation

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC announces the appointment of Edward (“Ed”) Loye as Chief Executive Officer from 1 February 2026...

January 12, 2026

Why quicklime remains a steady force in European industry

Quicklime continues to support Europe's core industries with stable demand and long-term relevance for investors focused on industrial exposure...

January 9, 2026

Elemental Royalty grants equity incentive awards

January 9, 2026

Graphite producers accelerate to meet battery demand outside China

Graphite demand is shifting fast as EVs soar and producers rush to build supply chains outside China, investors are watching closely...

January 9, 2026

Gold stays firm as rate cut expectations keep pressure on the dollar

Gold holds firm near highs as markets prepare for US jobs data and look ahead to rate cuts...

January 9, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO on strong early drill results and growth plans at Mbe

January 9, 2026

Glencore confirms preliminary merger discussions with Rio Tinto

Glencore has confirmed it is in early-stage discussions with Rio Tinto regarding a potential combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger...

January 9, 2026

KEFI sets Tulu Kapi on a new development path

KEFI Gold and Copper secures US$340m in project funding plus US$30m in streaming finance to advance its flagship Tulu Kapi mine towards full production by 2027...

January 8, 2026

Drill results point to larger gold system at Ora Banda’s Sand King

Ora Banda’s latest drilling at Sand King points to a much larger gold system, with strong grades extending beyond current mine plans...

January 8, 2026

Greenwood Capital publishes new research report on Oriole Resources

Oriole Resources has announced the publication of a new research report by Greenwood Capital Partners, commissioned by the Company..

January 8, 2026

The material at the centre of infrastructure and grid storage plans

Vanadium is drawing investor interest as it proves essential in both high-strength steel and durable grid-scale energy storage...

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources Standout Gold Intercepts Signals Major Upside at Mbe Project (Video)

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources delivers significant gold intersections at MB01-N target

Oriole Resources PLC has reported the first assay results from its maiden diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target within the Mbe gold project in Cameroon...