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.

Firering builds its growth case around Zambia lime production

Firering is building its growth strategy around Limeco, a Zambian lime operation tied to copper-sector demand and broader industrial use...

July 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech drilling plans at Munni Munni and Whundo

Alien Metals notes GreenTech Metals has outlined mobilisation, drilling and survey plans across the Munni Munni and Whundo projects in Western Australia...

July 3, 2026

Elemental Royalty gains attention as credit capacity strengthens growth options

Elemental Royalty is gaining attention after expanding its credit facility and drawing renewed interest in its royalty-based mining exposure...

July 2, 2026

James Cropper secures debt refinancing and improved funding flexibility

James Cropper has completed a debt refinancing that adds invoice discounting capacity, extends loan maturities and supports liquidity...

July 2, 2026

Reabold Resources well positioned after 2025 results and £4.2m raise (LON: RBD)

Reabold Resources financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 now available...

July 1, 2026

Oriole Resources plc Further Mineralisation at MB01-S Gold Deposit

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR), the AIM quoted gold exploration and development company focused on Central and West Africa, is pleased to announce further.....

July 1, 2026

Switch Metals posts FY25 results and outlines exploration progress at Issia

Switch Metals has reported final audited FY25 results, detailing its AIM admission, Issia exploration milestones and balance sheet position...

July 1, 2026

KEFI outlines development progress and Board changes at AGM

KEFI reported progress at Tulu Kapi and in Saudi Arabia, alongside shareholder resolutions, financing plans and board changes at its AGM...

June 30, 2026

Kazakhstan vanadium project strengthens Europe’s critical materials pipeline

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s role in Europe’s push for secure, lower-impact vanadium supply...

June 30, 2026

Antofagasta Plc reports 2025 government payments totalling US$695.4 million

Antofagasta Plc has published its 2025 report on payments to governments, showing most payments were made in Chile, with a smaller amount in the.....

June 30, 2026

Alien Metals notes geophysical survey campaign beginning at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted its joint venture partner West Coast Silver’s launch of a major geophysical survey at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. The program will test..

June 30, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

Firering Strategic Minerals has reported full-year results showing operational progress at Limeco, higher ownership and continued investment in expansion...

June 30, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi development ahead of Main Market move

KEFI Gold and Copper says its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia remains on schedule, with first production targeted for mid-2028, while the company seeks shareholder approval to raise borrowing..

June 30, 2026

Total Graphite advances Mozambique graphite strategy as battery demand builds

Total Graphite is accelerating its Mozambique graphite plans as it reviews development, funding and partnership options for its Montepuez and Balama Central projects...

June 29, 2026

Firering’s Limeco exposure puts essential industrial demand in focus

Firering’s Limeco exposure combines limestone resources, processing capacity and growing product sales in a market supported by essential industrial demand...

June 29, 2026

Ferrexpo updates on funding plans ahead of AGM

Ferrexpo says it continues operating under severe wartime constraints in Ukraine, with one pellet line still running and products exported to Europe and the Middle East. The miner has sold..

June 29, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco stake and updates on kiln commissioning

Firering Strategic Minerals has lifted its Limeco interest to 45% and reported continued progress at the Zambia-based lime operation...

June 29, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to operational readiness

KEFI has signed a US$400 million mining services contract with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering mining fleet supply, local operator training and full mining..

June 26, 2026

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones asset is a clear copper revenue opportunity

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones royalty gives the company a share of revenue from an operating copper-molybdenum mine in Chile, with added potential from exploration across the royalty area...

June 25, 2026

Anglo American and Codelco complete agreement for Chile copper mine plan

Anglo American has completed a definitive agreement with Codelco for a joint mine plan at Los Bronces and Andina in Chile...

June 24, 2026

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Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

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30 June 2026

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Basic Materials

Firering builds its growth case around Zambia lime production

Firering is building its growth strategy around Limeco, a Zambian lime operation tied to copper-sector demand and broader industrial use...

July 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech drilling plans at Munni Munni and Whundo

Alien Metals notes GreenTech Metals has outlined mobilisation, drilling and survey plans across the Munni Munni and Whundo projects in Western Australia...

July 3, 2026

Elemental Royalty gains attention as credit capacity strengthens growth options

Elemental Royalty is gaining attention after expanding its credit facility and drawing renewed interest in its royalty-based mining exposure...

July 2, 2026

James Cropper secures debt refinancing and improved funding flexibility

James Cropper has completed a debt refinancing that adds invoice discounting capacity, extends loan maturities and supports liquidity...

July 2, 2026

Reabold Resources well positioned after 2025 results and £4.2m raise (LON: RBD)

Reabold Resources financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 now available...

July 1, 2026

Oriole Resources plc Further Mineralisation at MB01-S Gold Deposit

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR), the AIM quoted gold exploration and development company focused on Central and West Africa, is pleased to announce further.....

July 1, 2026

Switch Metals posts FY25 results and outlines exploration progress at Issia

Switch Metals has reported final audited FY25 results, detailing its AIM admission, Issia exploration milestones and balance sheet position...

July 1, 2026

KEFI outlines development progress and Board changes at AGM

KEFI reported progress at Tulu Kapi and in Saudi Arabia, alongside shareholder resolutions, financing plans and board changes at its AGM...

June 30, 2026

Kazakhstan vanadium project strengthens Europe’s critical materials pipeline

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s role in Europe’s push for secure, lower-impact vanadium supply...

June 30, 2026

Antofagasta Plc reports 2025 government payments totalling US$695.4 million

Antofagasta Plc has published its 2025 report on payments to governments, showing most payments were made in Chile, with a smaller amount in the.....

June 30, 2026

Alien Metals notes geophysical survey campaign beginning at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted its joint venture partner West Coast Silver’s launch of a major geophysical survey at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. The program will test about 4 km of the Munni Munni Fault Zone for repeats of the high-grade silver system, supported by a state grant, while drilling and scoping study work continue...

June 30, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

Firering Strategic Minerals has reported full-year results showing operational progress at Limeco, higher ownership and continued investment in expansion...

June 30, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi development ahead of Main Market move

KEFI Gold and Copper says its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia remains on schedule, with first production targeted for mid-2028, while the company seeks shareholder approval to raise borrowing capacity for project finance. The AGM update also highlighted progress in Saudi Arabia, a planned Main Market move by end-2026, and board changes including new director Maleda Bisrat...

June 30, 2026

Total Graphite advances Mozambique graphite strategy as battery demand builds

Total Graphite is accelerating its Mozambique graphite plans as it reviews development, funding and partnership options for its Montepuez and Balama Central projects...

June 29, 2026

Firering’s Limeco exposure puts essential industrial demand in focus

Firering’s Limeco exposure combines limestone resources, processing capacity and growing product sales in a market supported by essential industrial demand...

June 29, 2026

Ferrexpo updates on funding plans ahead of AGM

Ferrexpo says it continues operating under severe wartime constraints in Ukraine, with one pellet line still running and products exported to Europe and the Middle East. The miner has sold its vessel Iron Destiny, boosted cash runway estimates beyond August 2026, and is preparing a possible US$100 million equity raise amid ongoing funding and legal challenges...

June 29, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco stake and updates on kiln commissioning

Firering Strategic Minerals has lifted its Limeco interest to 45% and reported continued progress at the Zambia-based lime operation...

June 29, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to operational readiness

KEFI has signed a US$400 million mining services contract with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering mining fleet supply, local operator training and full mining operations...

June 26, 2026

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones asset is a clear copper revenue opportunity

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones royalty gives the company a share of revenue from an operating copper-molybdenum mine in Chile, with added potential from exploration across the royalty area...

June 25, 2026

Anglo American and Codelco complete agreement for Chile copper mine plan

Anglo American has completed a definitive agreement with Codelco for a joint mine plan at Los Bronces and Andina in Chile...

June 24, 2026