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.

Vanadium’s expanding role in the next phase of industrial efficiency

Vanadium’s investment relevance is growing as it supports stronger steel, more efficient infrastructure and emerging long-duration battery storage...

March 26, 2026

Gold rebound puts the focus back on supportive rate expectations

Gold’s sharp rebound from a four-month low signals a more supportive backdrop as easing inflation concerns and softer rate expectations bring buyers back into the market...

March 25, 2026

Rio Tinto and governments back Boyne smelter with A$2 billion partnership

Rio Tinto, the Queensland Government and the Commonwealth Government will invest to keep the Boyne aluminium smelter operating beyond 2029, supporting jobs, renewable energy supply and long-term competitiveness through to..

March 25, 2026

Elemental Royalty delivers 128% revenue growth in 2025, raises 2026 guidance

Elemental reported significant year-over-year growth in 2025, driven by asset contributions and its EMX merger, alongside record quarterly results. The company expects further gains in 2026 with projected revenue of..

March 25, 2026

Jubilee Metals reports strong Molefe drilling results and eastern copper oxide extension

March 25, 2026

CQS Natural Resources reports 69.3% NAV total return in half-year results

The company reported unaudited half-year results for the six months to 31 December 2025, with NAV per share total return of 69.3% and share price total return of 83.1%, alongside..

March 25, 2026

CQS Natural Resources delivers strong February performance, 13.1% NAV gain

The latest fact sheet for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC, dated 28 February 2026, is now available, outlining recent performance, portfolio activity and key holdings...

March 24, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals updates on Limeco growth, kiln performance and markets

Improved kiln efficiency, new capacity coming online in 2026, and increasing sales across mining, agriculture and industrial sectors underline Limeco’s ongoing ramp-up phase...

March 24, 2026

Tirupati Graphite publishes Prospectus and moves to restore London listing

Tirupati Graphite said it has published a prospectus covering new shares linked to its December 2025 placing and the conversion of £6.4 million of loan notes into equity, with trading..

March 24, 2026

KEFI raises £35.6m through Fundraising and Retail Offer

KEFI has conditionally raised approximately £35.6 million through a placing, subscription, and RetailBook offer, including £941,574 from retail investors. The fundraising remains subject to shareholder approval in April 2026 and..

March 24, 2026

Oriole Resources’ Claire Bay highlights strong MB01 North drilling results at Mbe

Latest drilling confirms wide, near-surface gold intersections at MB01 North, supporting resource growth potential and reinforcing Mbe as a multi-deposit project ahead of a maiden JORC estimate...

March 23, 2026

Elemental Royalty declares first dividend, offers payout option in Tether Gold tokens

Elemental Royalty Corporation announced its maiden quarterly dividend of US$0.03 per share, payable April 15, 2026, with an option for shareholders to receive payments in Tether Gold (XAU₮) tokens...

March 23, 2026

Tirupati Graphite strengthens operational footing

Tirupati Graphite shows improving operational stability and moves closer to resuming share trading as its recovery gains traction...

March 20, 2026

KEFI raises £34m in oversubscribed placing to fund Tulu Kapi development

March 20, 2026

KEFI launches RetailBook Offer alongside Conditional Second Tranche

KEFI’s fundraising includes a shareholder-approved second tranche and a retail offer via RetailBook, with proceeds aimed at completing Tulu Kapi financing and supporting exploration...

March 19, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper prioritises Tulu Kapi as flagship development asset

Tulu Kapi is also strategically significant for Ethiopia, with the government playing an active role in supporting its development...

March 19, 2026

Cora Gold focused on advancing core gold project

A gold company moving from exploration into production, with its valuation tied to delivering its main Mali project...

March 19, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources targets cost and output gains at Balasausqandiq

The company is advancing practical steps to lower costs and increase output at its flagship project...

March 19, 2026

Atalaya Mining reports FY2025 results with strong cash flow and dividend increase

Atalaya Mining delivered copper production at the top end of guidance in 2025, generating €179.8 million in EBITDA and €107.4 million in free cash flow. Lower costs, a stronger balance..

March 19, 2026

Elemental Royalty announces Q4 2025 results date and investor webinar

Elemental Royalty Corporation will release its Q4 and full year 2025 results on March 24, 2026, with a webcast and Q&A scheduled for March 25...

March 19, 2026

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Q&As

Gervais Williams backs Ithaca Energy for sustained returns and exceptional dividend potential (LON:ITH)

9 February 2026

Time Finance CEO highlights strong interim growth and margin improvement

6 February 2026

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

6 February 2026

BlueNord ASA fund manager expects very substantial cash generation for years

6 February 2026

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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

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust FY’26 results: look to future realisations

11 June 2026

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 results: Looking to future realisations

29 May 2026

Green News

Firering Strategic Minerals sets revised AGM date

24 July 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals starts hot commissioning of third Limeco kiln

22 July 2026

Total Graphite advances Madagascar optimisation and Mozambique development

17 July 2026

Quadrise Retail Offer raises £0.4 million

14 July 2026

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23 March 2026

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20 March 2026

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20 March 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust Shareholder seminar 2026: resilience and growth

18 March 2026

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust reflects on strategy at 100-year milestone

16 March 2026

Funds

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive 2026 returns

24 July 2026

Law Debenture outperforms benchmark in strong first half

24 July 2026

Fidelity Special Values sees compelling opportunities in UK mid and small caps

22 July 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations outperforms as AI holdings drive positive returns (LON: FCSS)

22 July 2026

Fidelity Asian Values share price rises 10% as value rotation gathers pace (LON: FAS)

22 July 2026

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FTSE 100 News

F&C Investment Trust declares first interim dividend for 2026

24 June 2026

Anglo American and Codelco complete agreement for Chile copper mine plan

24 June 2026

Berkeley Group reports FY profit and net cash growth after share buy-backs

24 June 2026

LondonMetric confirms post-offer compliance after Urban Logistics deal

23 June 2026

UK Broker Ratings

Syncona Limited (SYNC.L) Stock Analysis: Eyeing an 88.79% Potential Upside

23 July 2026

Spire Healthcare Group PLC (SPI.L): Navigating the Healthcare Landscape with a 15% Upside

23 July 2026

Sirius Real Estate (SRE.L): An Investor’s Guide to Its 28% Upside Potential and Strong Dividend Yield

23 July 2026

Dr. Martens PLC (DOCS.L) Stock Analysis: Unveiling a 32.5% Potential Upside for Investors

23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

Basic Materials

Vanadium’s expanding role in the next phase of industrial efficiency

Vanadium’s investment relevance is growing as it supports stronger steel, more efficient infrastructure and emerging long-duration battery storage...

March 26, 2026

Gold rebound puts the focus back on supportive rate expectations

Gold’s sharp rebound from a four-month low signals a more supportive backdrop as easing inflation concerns and softer rate expectations bring buyers back into the market...

March 25, 2026

Rio Tinto and governments back Boyne smelter with A$2 billion partnership

March 25, 2026

Elemental Royalty delivers 128% revenue growth in 2025, raises 2026 guidance

March 25, 2026

Jubilee Metals reports strong Molefe drilling results and eastern copper oxide extension

Phase 1 infill drilling at the Molefe copper mine confirmed near-surface oxide mineralisation and grades consistent with the expansion mine plan, while identifying a new mineralised zone extending about 250 metres to the east. Jubilee said Phase 2 drilling is under way to define the extension and support a future formal resource estimate...

March 25, 2026

CQS Natural Resources reports 69.3% NAV total return in half-year results

The company reported unaudited half-year results for the six months to 31 December 2025, with NAV per share total return of 69.3% and share price total return of 83.1%, alongside updates on its dividend policy, share issuance and portfolio management transition...

March 25, 2026

CQS Natural Resources delivers strong February performance, 13.1% NAV gain

The latest fact sheet for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC, dated 28 February 2026, is now available, outlining recent performance, portfolio activity and key holdings...

March 24, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals updates on Limeco growth, kiln performance and markets

Improved kiln efficiency, new capacity coming online in 2026, and increasing sales across mining, agriculture and industrial sectors underline Limeco’s ongoing ramp-up phase...

March 24, 2026

Tirupati Graphite publishes Prospectus and moves to restore London listing

Tirupati Graphite said it has published a prospectus covering new shares linked to its December 2025 placing and the conversion of £6.4 million of loan notes into equity, with trading on the London Stock Exchange expected to resume on 24 March 2026 and admission of the new shares due on 27 March 2026...

March 24, 2026

KEFI raises £35.6m through Fundraising and Retail Offer

March 24, 2026

Oriole Resources’ Claire Bay highlights strong MB01 North drilling results at Mbe

Latest drilling confirms wide, near-surface gold intersections at MB01 North, supporting resource growth potential and reinforcing Mbe as a multi-deposit project ahead of a maiden JORC estimate...

March 23, 2026

Elemental Royalty declares first dividend, offers payout option in Tether Gold tokens

March 23, 2026

Tirupati Graphite strengthens operational footing

Tirupati Graphite shows improving operational stability and moves closer to resuming share trading as its recovery gains traction...

March 20, 2026

KEFI raises £34m in oversubscribed placing to fund Tulu Kapi development

KEFI has raised £34 million through an oversubscribed share placing at 1.2p per share, with additional retail and subscription components planned. The funding is expected to fully finance development of the Tulu Kapi project and support broader exploration activities, subject in part to shareholder approval...

March 20, 2026

KEFI launches RetailBook Offer alongside Conditional Second Tranche

KEFI’s fundraising includes a shareholder-approved second tranche and a retail offer via RetailBook, with proceeds aimed at completing Tulu Kapi financing and supporting exploration...

March 19, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper prioritises Tulu Kapi as flagship development asset

Tulu Kapi is also strategically significant for Ethiopia, with the government playing an active role in supporting its development...

March 19, 2026

Cora Gold focused on advancing core gold project

A gold company moving from exploration into production, with its valuation tied to delivering its main Mali project...

March 19, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources targets cost and output gains at Balasausqandiq

The company is advancing practical steps to lower costs and increase output at its flagship project...

March 19, 2026

Atalaya Mining reports FY2025 results with strong cash flow and dividend increase

Atalaya Mining delivered copper production at the top end of guidance in 2025, generating €179.8 million in EBITDA and €107.4 million in free cash flow. Lower costs, a stronger balance sheet and a higher full-year dividend of €0.109 per share supported the results...