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.

Jubilee Metals to divest South African assets in R1.6 billion deal

Jubilee Metals Group has accepted a binding R1.6 billion offer for its South African chrome and platinum group metals assets, signaling a strategic pivot toward its Zambian copper projects...

June 10, 2025

Vanadium’s rise in renewables and mining boom

Discover how vanadium is transforming from a niche alloy to a crucial player in future energy systems, drawing significant investor interest and reshaping industry dynamics...

June 10, 2025

Lime demand heats up as gold extraction ramps higher

As global gold mining surges, lime emerges as a vital yet often overlooked component in the extraction process, presenting unique investment opportunities...

June 10, 2025

Hochschild Mining Plc to pause Mara Rosa processing for six weeks

Hochschild Mining PLC updates on its Mara Rosa operation, detailing challenges from seasonal rainfall and contractor issues affecting production and costs...

June 10, 2025

Great Western Mining outlines drill plans after £1.25m placing

June 10, 2025

Jubilee Metals sells SA assets to power copper pivot

Jubilee Metals Group is transforming its future by accepting a $90 million offer for its South African operations, focusing on lucrative copper projects in Zambia...

June 6, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Makes Strategic Progress Toward Vanadium Development – Panmure Liberum

Ferro-Alloy Resources has entered a key framework agreement with Chinese engineering giant CC6 for Phase 1 of its flagship vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

June 6, 2025

Safe haven surge sends gold to multi-year highs

As global economic uncertainty drives investors toward safe havens, gold and silver are surging, highlighting their appeal as protective and strategic assets...

June 6, 2025

Jubilee Metals Group $90M Chrome & PGM Exit Supercharges Copper Ambitions (Video)

“We’re unlocking capital from mature chrome and PGM operations to accelerate high-return copper growth in Zambia.” — Leon Coetzer, CEO..

June 6, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper eyes Tulu Kapi launch following 2024 results

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc (LON:KEFI) reveals its 2024 financial results, highlighting Tulu Kapi's progress and strategic plans in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia's mining sector...

June 6, 2025

Gold climbs on rate cut hopes and weak jobs data

Amid a slowing US economy and rising geopolitical tensions, investors are flocking to gold, which is experiencing a price surge as a safe haven asset...

June 5, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals marks milestone with first quicklime sales (LON:FGR)

Discover the latest insights from Firering Strategic Minerals plc as Vassilios Carellas discusses their successful initial sales of high-purity quicklime in Zambia...

June 5, 2025

DynaResource CEO on Gold Growth and Uplist Strategy (OTCQX:DYNR)

Discover how DynaResource Inc. (OTCQX:DYNR) is transforming its gold operations in Mexico. CEO Rohan Hazelton shares insights on production growth and future strategies...

June 5, 2025

Cora Gold advances processing at Sanankoro Project (LON:CORA)

Cora Gold Ltd's CEO Bert Monro discusses strategic enhancements at the Sanankoro Gold Project, highlighting improved processing and a stronger market position...

June 5, 2025

Jubilee Metals receives US$90m offer for South African chrome and PGM assets

Jubilee Metals Group Plc announces a conditional offer for its chrome and PGM operations in South Africa, focusing on growth in Zambia's copper market...

June 5, 2025

Madagascar’s graphite industry strengthens global clean energy supply chains

Madagascar is emerging as a key player in high-purity graphite production, essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy, meeting global supply demands...

June 4, 2025

Jubilee Metals secures game-changing copper supply deal

Jubilee Metals Group has secured a vital feedstock supply agreement in Zambia, significantly boosting its copper production capabilities amid rising global demand...

June 4, 2025

Firering sparks early cash flow as quicklime strategy pays off

Firering's entry into quicklime production marks a strategic shift, generating immediate revenue and enhancing its value proposition for investors in critical minerals...

June 3, 2025

Vanadium ignites the next phase of the energy transition

Vanadium is emerging as a vital component in the shift to renewable energy, enhancing steel production and advanced energy storage solutions...

June 3, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals Zambian Quicklime Milestone Sets Stage for Expansion (Video)

Vassilios Carellas outlines how a high-grade limestone deposit and a dialled-in plant team are driving quality and efficiency..

June 3, 2025

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Basic Materials

Jubilee Metals to divest South African assets in R1.6 billion deal

Jubilee Metals Group has accepted a binding R1.6 billion offer for its South African chrome and platinum group metals assets, signaling a strategic pivot toward its Zambian copper projects...

June 10, 2025

Vanadium’s rise in renewables and mining boom

Discover how vanadium is transforming from a niche alloy to a crucial player in future energy systems, drawing significant investor interest and reshaping industry dynamics...

June 10, 2025

Lime demand heats up as gold extraction ramps higher

As global gold mining surges, lime emerges as a vital yet often overlooked component in the extraction process, presenting unique investment opportunities...

June 10, 2025

Hochschild Mining Plc to pause Mara Rosa processing for six weeks

Hochschild Mining PLC updates on its Mara Rosa operation, detailing challenges from seasonal rainfall and contractor issues affecting production and costs...

June 10, 2025

Great Western Mining outlines drill plans after £1.25m placing

June 10, 2025

Jubilee Metals sells SA assets to power copper pivot

Jubilee Metals Group is transforming its future by accepting a $90 million offer for its South African operations, focusing on lucrative copper projects in Zambia...

June 6, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Makes Strategic Progress Toward Vanadium Development – Panmure Liberum

Ferro-Alloy Resources has entered a key framework agreement with Chinese engineering giant CC6 for Phase 1 of its flagship vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

June 6, 2025

Safe haven surge sends gold to multi-year highs

As global economic uncertainty drives investors toward safe havens, gold and silver are surging, highlighting their appeal as protective and strategic assets...

June 6, 2025

Jubilee Metals Group $90M Chrome & PGM Exit Supercharges Copper Ambitions (Video)

“We’re unlocking capital from mature chrome and PGM operations to accelerate high-return copper growth in Zambia.” — Leon Coetzer, CEO..

June 6, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper eyes Tulu Kapi launch following 2024 results

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc (LON:KEFI) reveals its 2024 financial results, highlighting Tulu Kapi's progress and strategic plans in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia's mining sector...

June 6, 2025

Gold climbs on rate cut hopes and weak jobs data

Amid a slowing US economy and rising geopolitical tensions, investors are flocking to gold, which is experiencing a price surge as a safe haven asset...

June 5, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals marks milestone with first quicklime sales (LON:FGR)

Discover the latest insights from Firering Strategic Minerals plc as Vassilios Carellas discusses their successful initial sales of high-purity quicklime in Zambia...

June 5, 2025

DynaResource CEO on Gold Growth and Uplist Strategy (OTCQX:DYNR)

Discover how DynaResource Inc. (OTCQX:DYNR) is transforming its gold operations in Mexico. CEO Rohan Hazelton shares insights on production growth and future strategies...

June 5, 2025

Cora Gold advances processing at Sanankoro Project (LON:CORA)

Cora Gold Ltd's CEO Bert Monro discusses strategic enhancements at the Sanankoro Gold Project, highlighting improved processing and a stronger market position...

June 5, 2025

Jubilee Metals receives US$90m offer for South African chrome and PGM assets

Jubilee Metals Group Plc announces a conditional offer for its chrome and PGM operations in South Africa, focusing on growth in Zambia's copper market...

June 5, 2025

Madagascar’s graphite industry strengthens global clean energy supply chains

Madagascar is emerging as a key player in high-purity graphite production, essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy, meeting global supply demands...

June 4, 2025

Jubilee Metals secures game-changing copper supply deal

Jubilee Metals Group has secured a vital feedstock supply agreement in Zambia, significantly boosting its copper production capabilities amid rising global demand...

June 4, 2025

Firering sparks early cash flow as quicklime strategy pays off

Firering's entry into quicklime production marks a strategic shift, generating immediate revenue and enhancing its value proposition for investors in critical minerals...