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.

Graphite sector gains strategic momentum as battery markets expand

Graphite demand is rising fast, integrated producers like Tirupati are well positioned as energy markets scale...

February 10, 2026

Emerald Resources and LVC form new resource platform

Emerald and LVC merge to form Emerald Global Resources, a new platform focused on large-scale investment in African natural resources...

February 10, 2026

Cora Gold: Eagle Eye Backs Sanankoro with 30% Stake, Extensive Mali Expertise and Pathway to Full Project Funding (Video)

Cora Gold brings in heavyweight investor Eagle Eye in a major strategic move. CEO Burt Munro outlines how the deal could unlock a fully funded path to production at Sanankoro and fast-track Madina Foulbé’s exploration story...

February 10, 2026

Firering completes hot commissioning of second lime kiln at Zambia asset

Firering Strategic Minerals has completed hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its Limeco operation in Zambia, marking progress toward sustained multi-kiln production...

February 10, 2026

Gold regains momentum as China extends central bank buying

Gold reclaims $5,000 as central bank demand and macro tensions renew its role as a portfolio hedge...

February 9, 2026

Copper rises as China signals strategic buying and investors reposition

Copper rebounds as China prepares to expand strategic reserves and investors return after recent price drop...

February 9, 2026

Gold tops $5,000 as central bank demand builds

Gold pushes past $5,000 as China’s buying and Fed signals shift global investor focus...

February 9, 2026

Best UK and TSX Energy Shares 2026

Discover seven standout UK and TSX-listed energy shares to watch in 2026, each offering a clearly defined investment case and exposure to key themes shaping the global energy market...

February 9, 2026

Cora Gold conditionally raises up to £15.7m to advance Sanankoro Gold Project

Cora Gold has conditionally raised a minimum of £12.85m and up to £13.71m through a strategic subscription by Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, with a concurrent retail offer to existing shareholders targeting up to a further £2.0m...

February 9, 2026

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

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of Diverse Income Trust, explains why ACG Metals’ Turkey-based copper project is generating stronger-than-expected cash flow, how rising commodity prices are supporting valuation, and why the company could deliver long-term shareholder value through growth and future dividends...

February 6, 2026

Copper positioned for long-term strength as demand outpaces supply

Copper’s long-term outlook remains strong as demand growth from global electrification continues to outpace new supply...

February 6, 2026

Equinox Gold cuts debt and refocuses on core assets after Brazil exit

Equinox Gold has exited Brazil, cut debt and is now concentrating on core assets with clearer upside for investors...

February 6, 2026

Victrex plc Q1 FY2026 Trading Update: Volumes down, Outlook unchanged

Victrex reported a 4% decline in Q1 FY2026 sales volumes, with growth in Energy & Industrial offset by weaker demand in Transport, VARs and Medical...

February 6, 2026

Tirupati Graphite targets Mozambique expansion as battery demand drows

Tirupati Graphite is advancing two major projects in Mozambique to supply growing global demand for battery-grade graphite...

February 5, 2026

Copper price forecasts break records amid tight supply and structural demand

Strong long-term demand and tight supply are driving record copper forecasts, reinforcing its role as a key strategic asset for investors...

February 4, 2026

Gold price regains $5,000 level as buyers return after pullback

Gold crosses $5,000 again as investors re-enter the market following recent volatility...

February 4, 2026

Quicklime demand strengthens across core industrial sectors

Quicklime is a highly reactive calcium compound used across industries to treat water, extract minerals, and manufacture chemicals...

February 3, 2026

Gold outlook strengthens as reserve buying accelerates

JPMorgan expects gold to hit $6,300/oz by end-2026, supported by central bank demand and long-term investor positioning...

February 3, 2026

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income seeks share issuance approval

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income has published a circular convening a general meeting on 2 March 2026, at which shareholders will be asked to approve new authorities to issue up to 20 per cent. of the Company’s issued share capital on a non pre-emptive basis...

February 3, 2026

Vanadium Flow Battery market set to surpass $3 billion by 2035

Vanadium flow batteries are gaining momentum as long-duration storage becomes a core requirement for modern energy grids...

February 2, 2026

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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

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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

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Graphite sector gains strategic momentum as battery markets expand

Graphite demand is rising fast, integrated producers like Tirupati are well positioned as energy markets scale...

February 10, 2026

Emerald Resources and LVC form new resource platform

Emerald and LVC merge to form Emerald Global Resources, a new platform focused on large-scale investment in African natural resources...

February 10, 2026

Cora Gold: Eagle Eye Backs Sanankoro with 30% Stake, Extensive Mali Expertise and Pathway to Full Project Funding (Video)

February 10, 2026

Firering completes hot commissioning of second lime kiln at Zambia asset

Firering Strategic Minerals has completed hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its Limeco operation in Zambia, marking progress toward sustained multi-kiln production...

February 10, 2026

Gold regains momentum as China extends central bank buying

Gold reclaims $5,000 as central bank demand and macro tensions renew its role as a portfolio hedge...

February 9, 2026

Copper rises as China signals strategic buying and investors reposition

Copper rebounds as China prepares to expand strategic reserves and investors return after recent price drop...

February 9, 2026

Gold tops $5,000 as central bank demand builds

Gold pushes past $5,000 as China’s buying and Fed signals shift global investor focus...

February 9, 2026

Best UK and TSX Energy Shares 2026

Discover seven standout UK and TSX-listed energy shares to watch in 2026, each offering a clearly defined investment case and exposure to key themes shaping the global energy market...

February 9, 2026

Cora Gold conditionally raises up to £15.7m to advance Sanankoro Gold Project

February 9, 2026

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

February 6, 2026

Copper positioned for long-term strength as demand outpaces supply

Copper’s long-term outlook remains strong as demand growth from global electrification continues to outpace new supply...

February 6, 2026

Equinox Gold cuts debt and refocuses on core assets after Brazil exit

Equinox Gold has exited Brazil, cut debt and is now concentrating on core assets with clearer upside for investors...

February 6, 2026

Victrex plc Q1 FY2026 Trading Update: Volumes down, Outlook unchanged

Victrex reported a 4% decline in Q1 FY2026 sales volumes, with growth in Energy & Industrial offset by weaker demand in Transport, VARs and Medical...