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.

Strategic moves position Nevada explorer for critical-metal relevance

Discover the evolving mining landscape in Nevada, as Great Western Mining unveils strategic initiatives across critical metals, promising hidden value for investors...

Striking foundations: The hidden power of quicklime

Quicklime may not dominate headlines, but it is vital for key industries. Discover how this essential mineral supports sustainability and industrial growth...

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting Commit $1.61 Billion to Develop Hope Downs 2 Iron Ore Project

The two new above-water-table iron ore pits will have a combined total annual production capacity of 31 million tonnes and will sustain production from the Hope Downs Joint Venture into the future...

Great Western Mining: Unlocking Nevada’s Hidden Wealth with Copper, Gold and Now Tungsten (Video)

Brian Hall, Executive Chairman of Great Western Mining Corporation Plc (LON:GWMO), shares how the company’s latest developments are setting the stage for a transformative summer...

Tungsten emerges in a forgotten corner of Nevada

Great Western Mining is strategically pivoting towards tungsten, revealing promising assay results and expanding claims, positioning itself in a critical mineral market...

Unexpected resilience behind copper’s strategic role

Copper's recycling-driven supply model is reshaping the market, offering stability amid rising demand for electrification and renewable energy. Discover its long-term potential...

Gold mining momentum in Mali and Senegal

West Africa's gold sector is evolving, with Mali and Senegal at the forefront. Discover how innovative strategies are reshaping mining and boosting local economies...

Atalaya Mining Copper to appoint Hennie Faul as Independent Director

Atalaya Mining announces Hendrik Johannes Faul's upcoming appointment as an independent non-executive director, enhancing the board's expertise in sustainable growth...

Central Asia Metals launches A$197m bid for New World Resources

Central Asia Metals Plc announces an increased A$0.053 per share offer for New World Resources Limited, enhancing value for shareholders and signaling growth potential...

Thor Energy New Gas Storage Licenses Supercharge Hydrogen Vision in South Australia (video)

Thor Energy lands key gas storage licenses in SA, strengthening its hydrogen and helium strategy with new commercial and technical potential...

High-Grade Tungsten Results Spark Optimism for Great Western Mining – Shard Capital

The role of tungsten as a critical mineral for industries and a key military metal is prompting a major restocking of supplies and resourcing of non-Chinese supply lines...

Great Western Mining reports “significantly upgraded” Tungsten potential in Nevada (LON:GWMO)

Great Western Mining Corporation has unveiled promising tungsten assay results from its recently expanded Pine Crow and Defender mining sites, highlighting significant mineral potential...

What gold leaching and steelmaking have in common

In gold recovery and steel production, lime plays a crucial role, influencing efficiency and costs. Discover how this versatile compound shapes these industries...

Momentum builds in gold as investors weigh Middle East risks

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are subtly driving gold prices upward, highlighting the metal's role as a stable asset amid uncertainty and shifting Fed policies...

Graphite’s strategic weight in a rewired energy economy

Graphite's evolving role in the electric vehicle market is transforming its value, driven by demand for high-purity anode materials and strategic supply chain shifts...

Copper steadies on shrinking stockpiles and shifting investor posture

As investors adopt a cautious low-volatility strategy, copper prices rise subtly ahead of the Fed's policy decision, reflecting shifts in supply and demand dynamics...

Gold price strength hints at emerging confidence

As geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, gold prices are climbing, signaling a shift towards safe-haven assets amid uncertainty in global markets...

Griffin Mining resumes share buy-back programme

Griffin Mining Limited reinstitutes its share buy-back programme, planning to acquire up to 10 million shares through market purchases until December 2025...

Jubilee Metals’ strategic chrome sale fuels copper focus (LON:JLP)

Jubilee Metals Group's CEO, Leon Coetzee, discusses the company's strategic decision to divest its chrome and PGM operations for up to $90 million, enhancing their Zambia copper growth strategy...

Ferro-Alloy Resources advances strategic Balasausqandiq partnership

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing its strategic ambitions through a key partnership with CC6 on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project, enhancing its market position...
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Strategic moves position Nevada explorer for critical-metal relevance

Discover the evolving mining landscape in Nevada, as Great Western Mining unveils strategic initiatives across critical metals, promising hidden value for investors...

Striking foundations: The hidden power of quicklime

Quicklime may not dominate headlines, but it is vital for key industries. Discover how this essential mineral supports sustainability and industrial growth...

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting Commit $1.61 Billion to Develop Hope Downs 2 Iron Ore Project

The two new above-water-table iron ore pits will have a combined total annual production capacity of 31 million tonnes and will sustain production from the Hope Downs Joint Venture into the future...

Great Western Mining: Unlocking Nevada’s Hidden Wealth with Copper, Gold and Now Tungsten (Video)

Brian Hall, Executive Chairman of Great Western Mining Corporation Plc (LON:GWMO), shares how the company’s latest developments are setting the stage for a transformative summer...

Tungsten emerges in a forgotten corner of Nevada

Great Western Mining is strategically pivoting towards tungsten, revealing promising assay results and expanding claims, positioning itself in a critical mineral market...

Unexpected resilience behind copper’s strategic role

Copper's recycling-driven supply model is reshaping the market, offering stability amid rising demand for electrification and renewable energy. Discover its long-term potential...

Gold mining momentum in Mali and Senegal

West Africa's gold sector is evolving, with Mali and Senegal at the forefront. Discover how innovative strategies are reshaping mining and boosting local economies...

Atalaya Mining Copper to appoint Hennie Faul as Independent Director

Atalaya Mining announces Hendrik Johannes Faul's upcoming appointment as an independent non-executive director, enhancing the board's expertise in sustainable growth...

Central Asia Metals launches A$197m bid for New World Resources

Central Asia Metals Plc announces an increased A$0.053 per share offer for New World Resources Limited, enhancing value for shareholders and signaling growth potential...

Thor Energy New Gas Storage Licenses Supercharge Hydrogen Vision in South Australia (video)

Thor Energy lands key gas storage licenses in SA, strengthening its hydrogen and helium strategy with new commercial and technical potential...

High-Grade Tungsten Results Spark Optimism for Great Western Mining – Shard Capital

The role of tungsten as a critical mineral for industries and a key military metal is prompting a major restocking of supplies and resourcing of non-Chinese supply lines...

Great Western Mining reports “significantly upgraded” Tungsten potential in Nevada (LON:GWMO)

Great Western Mining Corporation has unveiled promising tungsten assay results from its recently expanded Pine Crow and Defender mining sites, highlighting significant mineral potential...

What gold leaching and steelmaking have in common

In gold recovery and steel production, lime plays a crucial role, influencing efficiency and costs. Discover how this versatile compound shapes these industries...

Momentum builds in gold as investors weigh Middle East risks

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are subtly driving gold prices upward, highlighting the metal's role as a stable asset amid uncertainty and shifting Fed policies...

Graphite’s strategic weight in a rewired energy economy

Graphite's evolving role in the electric vehicle market is transforming its value, driven by demand for high-purity anode materials and strategic supply chain shifts...

Copper steadies on shrinking stockpiles and shifting investor posture

As investors adopt a cautious low-volatility strategy, copper prices rise subtly ahead of the Fed's policy decision, reflecting shifts in supply and demand dynamics...

Gold price strength hints at emerging confidence

As geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, gold prices are climbing, signaling a shift towards safe-haven assets amid uncertainty in global markets...

Griffin Mining resumes share buy-back programme

Griffin Mining Limited reinstitutes its share buy-back programme, planning to acquire up to 10 million shares through market purchases until December 2025...

Jubilee Metals’ strategic chrome sale fuels copper focus (LON:JLP)

Jubilee Metals Group's CEO, Leon Coetzee, discusses the company's strategic decision to divest its chrome and PGM operations for up to $90 million, enhancing their Zambia copper growth strategy...

Ferro-Alloy Resources advances strategic Balasausqandiq partnership

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing its strategic ambitions through a key partnership with CC6 on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project, enhancing its market position...
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