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.

Alien Metals reports high-grade diamond drilling results from Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has reported high-grade diamond drilling results at Elizabeth Hill, with mineralisation intersected outside the current mineral resource estimate...

August 27, 2026

KEFI Gold & Copper advances second Tulu Kapi mine plan after positive PEA

KEFI Gold & Copper has outlined an updated underground mine plan for Tulu Kapi, alongside revised production and capital estimates...

August 27, 2026

Quicklime gives FireRing exposure to essential industrial demand

FireRing’s quicklime exposure links the company to essential demand across steel production, mine infrastructure and water treatment...

August 26, 2026

VRFB market set for growth as grid storage demand rises

The vanadium liquid battery market is growing as power grids need more long-duration storage to support rising wind and solar generation...

August 26, 2026

Alien Metals sets out 12-month route to drill decisions at Georgina Basin

Alien Metals has launched a 12-month programme to rank more than 90 Georgina Basin copper-gold targets and establish priorities for its next phase of drilling...

August 26, 2026

Hochschild Mining reports 62% revenue growth in H1 2026

Hochschild Mining has reported stronger first-half revenue and EBITDA, alongside updated production, cost, ESG and full-year guidance figures...

August 26, 2026

Cora Gold extends Sanankoro financing flexibility

Cora Gold says financing discussions for Sanankoro remain positive as it extends debt replacement timing and highlights permit progress in Mali...

August 26, 2026

Tungsten West secures proposed £71m UK government funding for Hemerdon restart

National Wealth Fund backing includes a £36m equity investment and up to £35m of debt facilities to support the restart of the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon...

August 25, 2026

Gold sets up for a fresh test of higher levels

Gold is building a stronger technical and macroeconomic setup as dollar weakness, US debt concerns and upcoming Federal Reserve signals put higher price levels in focus...

August 24, 2026

Gold above $4,700 strengthens the earnings backdrop for major producers

Gold above $4,700 is widening the gap between bullion prices and mining costs, supporting strong margins, cash flow and capital returns across the sector...

August 24, 2026

Cora Gold secures interim renewal of Sanankoro II exploration permit

Cora Gold has secured the first interim renewal of the Sanankoro II exploration permit in south Mali as it progresses towards full permitting...

August 24, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nick Bridgen discusses vanadium project progress and growth opportunities

CEO Nick Bridgen discusses progress on FEED and project financing, US government engagement, carbon black substitute development, rare earth potential and the planned leadership transition to Peter Secker...

August 21, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights high-grade Niambaram gold and wider Eastern CLP potential

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser discusses the 28.4g/t gold result at Niambaram, geological similarities with Mbe, the potential for a wider gold district and key exploration milestones for the remainder..

August 21, 2026

Firering’s Limeco targets a broad industrial customer base

Firering’s Limeco operation is positioned to serve multiple industrial markets, with lime playing an essential role in steelmaking and a wide range of other processes...

August 18, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi into construction phase ahead of 2028 production

KEFI is advancing resettlement, procurement, financing and construction preparations at Tulu Kapi as the Ethiopian gold project targets commissioning in late 2027 and full production in mid-2028...

August 18, 2026

RHI Magnesita appoints Gustavo Franco as CEO to succeed Stefan Borgas

RHI Magnesita has announced a planned CEO succession, with Stefan Borgas stepping down on 31 October 2026 and Gustavo Franco taking over on 1 November 2026. Franco, currently Chief Customer..

August 18, 2026

Kazakhstan strengthens its role in the emerging vanadium supply chain

Kazakhstan’s established vanadium resources, processing expertise and advancing projects are strengthening its position as a potential alternative source of critical metals outside the industry’s dominant supply centres...

August 17, 2026

Gold and copper gain support from stronger market fundamentals

Softer US rate expectations are supporting gold, while tight inventories and constrained mine supply are strengthening copper's market outlook...

August 17, 2026

Gold near $4,500 as Fed expectations shift

Gold is holding above $4,400 as weaker US data lowers rate expectations, with $4,500 now the key level ahead of the Federal Reserve's 19 August meeting minutes...

August 17, 2026

Alien Metals outlines Georgina Basin exploration programme

Alien Metals has set out a 12-month work programme for its Georgina Basin IOCG Project, including target ranking, modelling and funding applications...

August 17, 2026

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Q&As

Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nick Bridgen discusses vanadium project progress and growth opportunities

21 August 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights high-grade Niambaram gold and wider Eastern CLP potential

21 August 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group reports record deposits and wealth assets (LON:ARBB)

21 August 2026

Hardide CEO Matt Hamblin outlines growth strategy and capacity expansion

13 August 2026

Hercules CEO & CFO discuss new Power & Energy Services division

11 August 2026

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4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

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13 July 2026

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

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Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

28 August 2026

CyanConnode sets out key dates for Esyasoft acquisition

27 August 2026

Drax Group gains strategic diversity from BSIF acquisition, says Longspur Research

14 August 2026

Quadrise extends Morocco representation agreement

31 July 2026

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18 August 2026

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18 August 2026

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14 August 2026

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11 August 2026

Funds

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28 August 2026

Emerging Markets Investing: FEML posts 67.6% one-year rise despite July dip

27 August 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations jumps 8.1% in July as catalysts build

27 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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Prudential declares 2026 first interim dividend of 8.88 US cents per share

27 August 2026

AstraZeneca’s Tezspire meets key endpoints in Phase III EoE trial

27 August 2026

Convatec appoints Jens Viebke as Non-Executive Director

27 August 2026

Smiths Group appoints two independent Non-Executive Directors

25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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Basic Materials

Alien Metals reports high-grade diamond drilling results from Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has reported high-grade diamond drilling results at Elizabeth Hill, with mineralisation intersected outside the current mineral resource estimate...

August 27, 2026

KEFI Gold & Copper advances second Tulu Kapi mine plan after positive PEA

KEFI Gold & Copper has outlined an updated underground mine plan for Tulu Kapi, alongside revised production and capital estimates...

August 27, 2026

Quicklime gives FireRing exposure to essential industrial demand

FireRing’s quicklime exposure links the company to essential demand across steel production, mine infrastructure and water treatment...

August 26, 2026

VRFB market set for growth as grid storage demand rises

The vanadium liquid battery market is growing as power grids need more long-duration storage to support rising wind and solar generation...

August 26, 2026

Alien Metals sets out 12-month route to drill decisions at Georgina Basin

Alien Metals has launched a 12-month programme to rank more than 90 Georgina Basin copper-gold targets and establish priorities for its next phase of drilling...

August 26, 2026

Hochschild Mining reports 62% revenue growth in H1 2026

Hochschild Mining has reported stronger first-half revenue and EBITDA, alongside updated production, cost, ESG and full-year guidance figures...

August 26, 2026

Cora Gold extends Sanankoro financing flexibility

Cora Gold says financing discussions for Sanankoro remain positive as it extends debt replacement timing and highlights permit progress in Mali...

August 26, 2026

Tungsten West secures proposed £71m UK government funding for Hemerdon restart

National Wealth Fund backing includes a £36m equity investment and up to £35m of debt facilities to support the restart of the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon...

August 25, 2026

Gold sets up for a fresh test of higher levels

Gold is building a stronger technical and macroeconomic setup as dollar weakness, US debt concerns and upcoming Federal Reserve signals put higher price levels in focus...

August 24, 2026

Gold above $4,700 strengthens the earnings backdrop for major producers

Gold above $4,700 is widening the gap between bullion prices and mining costs, supporting strong margins, cash flow and capital returns across the sector...

August 24, 2026

Cora Gold secures interim renewal of Sanankoro II exploration permit

Cora Gold has secured the first interim renewal of the Sanankoro II exploration permit in south Mali as it progresses towards full permitting...

August 24, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nick Bridgen discusses vanadium project progress and growth opportunities

August 21, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights high-grade Niambaram gold and wider Eastern CLP potential

August 21, 2026

Firering’s Limeco targets a broad industrial customer base

Firering’s Limeco operation is positioned to serve multiple industrial markets, with lime playing an essential role in steelmaking and a wide range of other processes...

August 18, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi into construction phase ahead of 2028 production

KEFI is advancing resettlement, procurement, financing and construction preparations at Tulu Kapi as the Ethiopian gold project targets commissioning in late 2027 and full production in mid-2028...

August 18, 2026

RHI Magnesita appoints Gustavo Franco as CEO to succeed Stefan Borgas

RHI Magnesita has announced a planned CEO succession, with Stefan Borgas stepping down on 31 October 2026 and Gustavo Franco taking over on 1 November 2026. Franco, currently Chief Customer Officer, has more than 20 years of industry experience and will lead the refractories group through its next phase of growth...

August 18, 2026

Kazakhstan strengthens its role in the emerging vanadium supply chain

August 17, 2026

Gold and copper gain support from stronger market fundamentals

Softer US rate expectations are supporting gold, while tight inventories and constrained mine supply are strengthening copper's market outlook...

August 17, 2026

Gold near $4,500 as Fed expectations shift

Gold is holding above $4,400 as weaker US data lowers rate expectations, with $4,500 now the key level ahead of the Federal Reserve's 19 August meeting minutes...

August 17, 2026

Alien Metals outlines Georgina Basin exploration programme

Alien Metals has set out a 12-month work programme for its Georgina Basin IOCG Project, including target ranking, modelling and funding applications...