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.

KEFI completes funding package for Tulu Kapi gold project

The company is developing the Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia and pursuing additional mineral opportunities across the Arabian-Nubian Shield...

October 7, 2026

Elemental Royalty expands mining portfolio with US$290m acquisition

The company generates revenue from royalties and metal streams linked to mining operations without directly operating the mines...

October 7, 2026

Oriole Resources: 32.2Mt Wapouzé Resource Opens a Potential Multi-Decade Revenue Opportunity (video)

Oriole Resources’ 32.2Mt maiden resource at Wapouzé could turn a non-core marble asset into a multi-decade commercial opportunity. CEO Martin Rosser discusses the potential route to production..

October 7, 2026

Gold outlook strengthens as demand supports further gains

Gold remains well supported despite short-term pressure from the stronger dollar and higher bond yields, with industry expectations pointing to prices reaching around $5,013 an ounce over the next 12..

October 7, 2026

Oriole Resources reports 32.2Mt maiden marble resource at Wapouzé

Oriole Resources has reported a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource of 32.2 million tonnes at its Wapouzé project in Cameroon, supporting plans for a preliminary economic assessment and an Exploitation..

October 7, 2026

Alien Metals advances Georgina Basin tenure and exploration planning

Alien Metals has consolidated its Georgina Basin licences, begun Traditional Owner engagement for two additional exploration applications and reviewed historic drill core to support target ranking across its Northern Territory..

October 7, 2026

Switch Metals identifies three priority lithium targets at Tiassalé

Switch Metals has identified seven lithium geochemical targets across its 990 km² Tiassalé project in Côte d’Ivoire, including three priority targets covering a combined 26 km², with mapping and follow-up..

October 7, 2026

ACG Metals Ltd to ramp-up to full commercial production by end-2026

ACG Metals is moving from oxide production towards sulphide operations at Gediktepe, with first copper concentrate produced and commercial production targeted by the end of 2026...

October 6, 2026

Alien Metals starts geophysics survey at Elizabeth Hill Silver Project

Alien Metals’ joint venture partner West Coast Silver has started an IP and CSAMT survey along the Munni Munni Fault Zone to identify potential extensions and new high-grade silver targets..

October 6, 2026

Alien Metals confirms next phase of Munni Munni exploration

Alien Metals says heritage survey work at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project has been completed, clearing the way for drilling targeting copper mineralisation at Ferguson Reef and the intrusion’s basal..

October 6, 2026

Vanadium alloy demand supported by steel and energy storage

Vanadium alloy demand is supported by established steel and construction applications, while energy storage and advanced manufacturing provide additional areas for potential growth...

October 5, 2026

Lime demand supported by water treatment and industrial applications

Lime has a broad range of industrial uses, with water treatment, mining, steel production and environmental applications supporting ongoing demand across multiple end markets...

October 5, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £4.68m to repay bonds and advance vanadium project

October 2, 2026

Alien Metals reports portfolio progress with Elizabeth Hill resource and Munni Munni drilling

Alien Metals reported continued progress across its portfolio in H1 2026, with Munni Munni drilling identifying further PGE, copper and nickel potential and Elizabeth Hill establishing a 2.79Moz silver Mineral..

October 1, 2026

Elemental Royalty to present latest investor update in virtual roadshow

Elemental Royalty Corporation will host a live virtual investor presentation on 7 October, with CEO Frederick Bell and CIO David Baker discussing the latest company update followed by a live..

October 1, 2026

Atlas Metals advances Pozzolanic Silica Alumina acquisition as resource work nears completion

Atlas Metals is progressing its planned acquisition of Universal Pozzolanic Silica Alumina, with material testing and drilling nearing completion and findings expected shortly to support development, commercialisation and the next..

September 30, 2026

Switch Metals advances lithium and tantalum exploration in Côte d’Ivoire

Switch Metals has advanced its exploration programme in Côte d’Ivoire, with lithium-rich spodumene zones discovered at Issia and a maiden tantalum Mineral Resource Estimate expected in early 2027...

September 30, 2026

Cora Gold moves Sanankoro closer to construction

Cora Gold has completed key FEED and pre-construction work at Sanankoro, with engineering on track for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 as the company continues to pursue the..

September 29, 2026

KEFI reports £87m net assets as Tulu Kapi development advances

KEFI Gold and Copper increased net assets to £87m at 30 June 2026 after completing its £35.6m equity raise, while Tulu Kapi development progressed following completion of its US$400m-plus funding..

September 29, 2026

Alien Metals confirms 1,800m Elizabeth Hill silver drilling programme

September 29, 2026

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CMC Markets FY26 Presentation: The Platform Is Built, The Partnerships Are In Place, Now We Scale

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Q&As

CMC Markets – A catch up with Lord Peter Cruddas

8 October 2026

Biotech Growth Trust Portfolio Manager on valuations, M&A and sector recovery

30 September 2026

CMC Markets MD Chris Cheverall on 24/7 market access, CMC Connect and AI opportunities

30 September 2026

Premier Miton UK Multi Cap Income Fund: The case for UK income and small-cap stocks

24 September 2026

Personal Group praised by Fund Manager for income growth and market share gains

23 September 2026

Hardman & Co

Chesnara Plc: Acquisitions show immediate benefits

2 September 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

13 July 2026

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Green News

Ampeak Energy Director Buys 500,000 shares in market purchase

6 October 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £4.68m to repay bonds and advance vanadium project

2 October 2026

Thor Energy reports progress across natural hydrogen, helium and copper projects

30 September 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco interest and advances production

28 September 2026

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Oriole Resources: 32.2Mt Wapouzé Resource Opens a Potential Multi-Decade Revenue Opportunity (video)

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Manx Financial Group PLC – Record Lending, European Expansion and a £1m Profit Opportunity (video)

BrokerTalk

Meren Energy: Arctic Securities Raises Price Target as Growth Opportunities Come Into Focus

8 October 2026

Valeura Energy growth outlook strengthens as Canaccord Genuity raises target price

5 October 2026

Cora Gold advances Sanankoro towards construction with FEED on track, Cavendish

23 September 2026

Drax strengthens FY26 outlook after strong summer trading and Bluefield acquisition, Longspur Research

23 September 2026

Meridian Holdings Delivers 16% Revenue Growth as Customer Registrations Reach Record Levels, Zacks Small-Cap Research

18 September 2026

Funds

Fidelity Emerging Markets reports 99.3% share price return

6 October 2026

Fidelity European Trust appoints Gordon Humphries as Non-Executive Director

2 October 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets outperforms index by 27% renewing its 5-year tender mechanism

2 October 2026

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust Nick Train on Why AI Could Make UK Data Champions More Valuable (video)

1 October 2026

Biotech Growth Trust Portfolio Manager on valuations, M&A and sector recovery

30 September 2026

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FTSE 100 News

Imperial Brands on track for FY26 guidance as £1.5bn share buyback announced

8 October 2026

Lion Finance secures $118m IFC funding for Georgian MSMEs

8 October 2026

Tesco raises profit guidance as H1 operating profit and free cash flow increase

8 October 2026

IMI agrees €63m acquisition of iSMA CONTROLLI

7 October 2026

UK Broker Ratings

Whitbread PLC (WTB.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 10.10% Potential Upside for Investors

5 October 2026

Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 9.74% Upside Potential for Investors

5 October 2026

WPP PLC ORD 10P (WPP.L): Investor Outlook Amidst Challenging Valuation Metrics

5 October 2026

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Telecom Sector

5 October 2026

Spirax Group PLC (SPX.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating the 11.88% Potential Upside for Investors

5 October 2026

Basic Materials

KEFI completes funding package for Tulu Kapi gold project

The company is developing the Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia and pursuing additional mineral opportunities across the Arabian-Nubian Shield...

October 7, 2026

Elemental Royalty expands mining portfolio with US$290m acquisition

The company generates revenue from royalties and metal streams linked to mining operations without directly operating the mines...

October 7, 2026

Oriole Resources: 32.2Mt Wapouzé Resource Opens a Potential Multi-Decade Revenue Opportunity (video)

Oriole Resources’ 32.2Mt maiden resource at Wapouzé could turn a non-core marble asset into a multi-decade commercial opportunity. CEO Martin Rosser discusses the potential route to production..

October 7, 2026

Gold outlook strengthens as demand supports further gains

October 7, 2026

Oriole Resources reports 32.2Mt maiden marble resource at Wapouzé

October 7, 2026

Alien Metals advances Georgina Basin tenure and exploration planning

October 7, 2026

Switch Metals identifies three priority lithium targets at Tiassalé

October 7, 2026

ACG Metals Ltd to ramp-up to full commercial production by end-2026

ACG Metals is moving from oxide production towards sulphide operations at Gediktepe, with first copper concentrate produced and commercial production targeted by the end of 2026...

October 6, 2026

Alien Metals starts geophysics survey at Elizabeth Hill Silver Project

Alien Metals’ joint venture partner West Coast Silver has started an IP and CSAMT survey along the Munni Munni Fault Zone to identify potential extensions and new high-grade silver targets at Elizabeth Hill...

October 6, 2026

Alien Metals confirms next phase of Munni Munni exploration

October 6, 2026

Vanadium alloy demand supported by steel and energy storage

Vanadium alloy demand is supported by established steel and construction applications, while energy storage and advanced manufacturing provide additional areas for potential growth...

October 5, 2026

Lime demand supported by water treatment and industrial applications

Lime has a broad range of industrial uses, with water treatment, mining, steel production and environmental applications supporting ongoing demand across multiple end markets...

October 5, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £4.68m to repay bonds and advance vanadium project

Ferro-Alloy Resources Limited (LSE:FAR) has raised £4.68m through a share placing led by strategic investor Vision Blue Resources, which has increased its stake to 26.24%. The proceeds will repay the remaining bonds due in 2026 and support working capital and development of the company’s rare earth elements strategy...

October 2, 2026

Alien Metals reports portfolio progress with Elizabeth Hill resource and Munni Munni drilling

October 1, 2026

Elemental Royalty to present latest investor update in virtual roadshow

Elemental Royalty Corporation will host a live virtual investor presentation on 7 October, with CEO Frederick Bell and CIO David Baker discussing the latest company update followed by a live Q&A...

October 1, 2026

Atlas Metals advances Pozzolanic Silica Alumina acquisition as resource work nears completion

September 30, 2026

Switch Metals advances lithium and tantalum exploration in Côte d’Ivoire

September 30, 2026

Cora Gold moves Sanankoro closer to construction

Cora Gold has completed key FEED and pre-construction work at Sanankoro, with engineering on track for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 as the company continues to pursue the mining permit required to begin construction...

September 29, 2026

KEFI reports £87m net assets as Tulu Kapi development advances

KEFI Gold and Copper increased net assets to £87m at 30 June 2026 after completing its £35.6m equity raise, while Tulu Kapi development progressed following completion of its US$400m-plus funding package...

September 29, 2026

Alien Metals confirms 1,800m Elizabeth Hill silver drilling programme

Alien Metals’ joint venture partner West Coast Silver will begin an 18-hole, approximately 1,800m diamond drilling programme at Elizabeth Hill in Western Australia in October. The programme will target resource definition, extensions and new high-grade silver zones ahead of a March 2027 mineral resource update and Scoping Study...

September 29, 2026