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.

Vanadium gains strategic weight as market supply stays tight

Vanadium prices remain firm amid tight supply and growing demand from energy storage markets...

January 14, 2026

Copper pushes higher as supply strains reframe risk landscape

Prices have climbed as investors weigh persistent supply risks against accelerating long-term demand...

January 14, 2026

Graphite repositions for EV demand and supply chain shift

Graphite is undergoing a structural shift as EV battery demand rises and supply chains diversify beyond China...

January 14, 2026

KEFI finalises funding and begins full construction at Tulu Kapi gold project

KEFI has launched full construction of its Tulu Kapi gold mine, with financing secured and production targeted for 2026...

January 14, 2026

Equinox Gold targets North American growth after strategic reshaping in 2025

Equinox Gold sharpened its North American focus in 2025 through a major merger, asset sales and key project progress...

January 14, 2026

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

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Pharos Energy targets growth after pivotal 2025 (LON:PHAR)

21 January 2026

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall on record £42.5m Omantel contract win (LON:CER)

19 January 2026

Great Western Mining’s new CEO on Nevada growth potential (LON:GWMO)

16 January 2026

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14 January 2026

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9 February 2026

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10 December 2025

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2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

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15 September 2025

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9 February 2026

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23 January 2026

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8 January 2026

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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

Norcros plc offers “considerable upside” as acquisitions strengthen growth, highlights fund manager (LON:NXR)

9 February 2026

Victorian Plumbing Group set for strong growth as scale and efficiency improve, hails fund manager

9 February 2026

Yü Group backed for strong upside as Premier Miton highlights low valuation and market share gains

9 February 2026

Gervais Williams backs Ithaca Energy for sustained returns and exceptional dividend potential (LON:ITH)

9 February 2026

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

6 February 2026

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9 February 2026

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9 February 2026

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9 February 2026

Weir Group PLC (WEIR.L): Analyst Ratings Highlight Strong Buy Consensus Amidst Impressive Stock Performance

9 February 2026

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9 February 2026

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Vanadium gains strategic weight as market supply stays tight

Vanadium prices remain firm amid tight supply and growing demand from energy storage markets...

January 14, 2026

Copper pushes higher as supply strains reframe risk landscape

Prices have climbed as investors weigh persistent supply risks against accelerating long-term demand...

January 14, 2026

Graphite repositions for EV demand and supply chain shift

Graphite is undergoing a structural shift as EV battery demand rises and supply chains diversify beyond China...

January 14, 2026

KEFI finalises funding and begins full construction at Tulu Kapi gold project

KEFI has launched full construction of its Tulu Kapi gold mine, with financing secured and production targeted for 2026...

January 14, 2026

Equinox Gold targets North American growth after strategic reshaping in 2025

Equinox Gold sharpened its North American focus in 2025 through a major merger, asset sales and key project progress...

January 14, 2026

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...