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.

Cora Gold funding deal puts Sanankoro development in focus

Cora Gold’s US$120 million funding package gives Sanankoro a clearer route towards development, with permitting now the key milestone...

May 1, 2026

Total Graphite updates Mozambique development strategy

Planned study updates will reassess costs, pricing, and phased development options while supporting financing discussions and long-term downstream graphite ambitions...

May 1, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights 1.2Moz gold milestone at Mbe

Martin Rosser discusses the maiden Mbe North resource, ongoing drilling to expand the deposit, and early steps toward potential mine development...

April 30, 2026

Oriole Resources highlights resource growth and 2026 exploration progress

Oriole Resources PLC reports progress across its African gold portfolio, including a 1.23Moz JORC resource at Mbe and further drilling aimed at increasing resources in 2026...

April 30, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources reports FY2025 results with upgraded project economics

The company highlights improved feasibility metrics for its Balasausqandiq project, including a higher NPV of $931.6m and reduced funding needs, while continuing R&D progress despite a net loss of $8.42m...

April 30, 2026

Atlas Metals reports 2025 results and progress on UPSA transaction

Atlas Metals Group plc reported a 2025 loss of £2.0 million and outlined progress toward its proposed UPSA reverse takeover, expected to complete in mid-2026. The Company also sold its..

April 30, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper updates on Saudi JV progress and project pipeline

KEFI reports progress on its Saudi joint venture GMCO, including feasibility work at Jibal Qutman, resource expansion at Hawiah, and steps toward independent project financing and valuation of its 13%..

April 30, 2026

Tungsten West advances Hemerdon restart, Broker sees 70% upside, H&P

Tungsten West advances Hemerdon restart with strong funding progress and favourable tungsten prices, H&P highlights 70% upside potential...

April 29, 2026

Total Graphite launches value-added trading business

Total Graphite reports early success in its new trading division, generating $91,000 from April transactions and building a pipeline of 900 MT of value-added graphite products through November 2026...

April 29, 2026

Alien Metals highlights high-grade silver results at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals reported continued exploration success at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, including drill results grading up to 33,107 g/t silver and a maiden JORC resource estimate of 2.79Moz at..

April 29, 2026

Hydrated lime supports core industrial processing demand

Hydrated lime supports essential industrial processes across treatment, manufacturing and emissions control...

April 28, 2026

Anglo American reports stable Q1 2026 copper and iron ore output

Anglo American said first-quarter copper production rose 1% to 170,400 tonnes, while premium iron ore output slipped 2% to 15.2 million tonnes, with 2026 guidance unchanged...

April 28, 2026

Elemental Royalty builds a scalable route to gold exposure

Elemental Royalty offers investors diversified gold exposure through a scalable global royalty platform...

April 27, 2026

Tirupati Graphite rebrands to Total Graphite, restarts Madagascar operations

The company has announced a corporate name change to Total Graphite Plc alongside the resumption of production and shipments at its Vatomina project in Madagascar, following recent fundraising and operational..

April 27, 2026

Cora Gold Funding Deal Takes Sanankoro to Fully Funded Status, Says Hannam & Partners

Cora Gold secures major Sanankoro funding milestone as Hannam & Partners raises its target valuation to 27p per share...

April 24, 2026

Cora Gold moves closer to a funding decision point at Sanankoro

Cora Gold has secured a financing framework that could move Sanankoro from development towards production, shifting investor focus from funding risk to project execution...

April 24, 2026

Elemental reports portfolio progress across key royalty assets

Elemental highlights advances at Karlawinda, Laverton, Viscaria, Diablillos and Mactung, supporting near- and mid-term royalty revenue growth...

April 24, 2026

Mondi plc reports steady Q1 EBITDA amid pricing pressure

Mondi posted Q1 2026 underlying EBITDA of €212m as higher volumes were offset by lower prices and rising input costs, with pricing actions expected to support performance from Q3...

April 24, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals launches £2.5m fundraise to support Limeco expansion

Firering Strategic Minerals plc announced a £2.5 million fundraising via new share issuance at 1p per share. Proceeds will be used to acquire an additional interest in Limeco, fund operations,..

April 24, 2026

CQS Natural Resources delivers 119.6% NAV, 113.3% share price return, 8.0% dividend yield

Monthly performance fact sheet for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC, highlighting NAV and share price returns, benchmark index comparisons, discount, dividend yield, and portfolio positioning as at 31..

April 23, 2026

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Basic Materials

Cora Gold funding deal puts Sanankoro development in focus

Cora Gold’s US$120 million funding package gives Sanankoro a clearer route towards development, with permitting now the key milestone...

May 1, 2026

Total Graphite updates Mozambique development strategy

Planned study updates will reassess costs, pricing, and phased development options while supporting financing discussions and long-term downstream graphite ambitions...

May 1, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights 1.2Moz gold milestone at Mbe

Martin Rosser discusses the maiden Mbe North resource, ongoing drilling to expand the deposit, and early steps toward potential mine development...

April 30, 2026

Oriole Resources highlights resource growth and 2026 exploration progress

Oriole Resources PLC reports progress across its African gold portfolio, including a 1.23Moz JORC resource at Mbe and further drilling aimed at increasing resources in 2026...

April 30, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources reports FY2025 results with upgraded project economics

April 30, 2026

Atlas Metals reports 2025 results and progress on UPSA transaction

Atlas Metals Group plc reported a 2025 loss of £2.0 million and outlined progress toward its proposed UPSA reverse takeover, expected to complete in mid-2026. The Company also sold its Gold Ridge investment and continued reviewing options for non-core assets...

April 30, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper updates on Saudi JV progress and project pipeline

April 30, 2026

Tungsten West advances Hemerdon restart, Broker sees 70% upside, H&P

Tungsten West advances Hemerdon restart with strong funding progress and favourable tungsten prices, H&P highlights 70% upside potential...

April 29, 2026

Total Graphite launches value-added trading business

April 29, 2026

Alien Metals highlights high-grade silver results at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals reported continued exploration success at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, including drill results grading up to 33,107 g/t silver and a maiden JORC resource estimate of 2.79Moz at 617 g/t Ag...

April 29, 2026

Hydrated lime supports core industrial processing demand

Hydrated lime supports essential industrial processes across treatment, manufacturing and emissions control...

April 28, 2026

Anglo American reports stable Q1 2026 copper and iron ore output

Anglo American said first-quarter copper production rose 1% to 170,400 tonnes, while premium iron ore output slipped 2% to 15.2 million tonnes, with 2026 guidance unchanged...

April 28, 2026

Elemental Royalty builds a scalable route to gold exposure

Elemental Royalty offers investors diversified gold exposure through a scalable global royalty platform...

April 27, 2026

Tirupati Graphite rebrands to Total Graphite, restarts Madagascar operations

April 27, 2026

Cora Gold Funding Deal Takes Sanankoro to Fully Funded Status, Says Hannam & Partners

Cora Gold secures major Sanankoro funding milestone as Hannam & Partners raises its target valuation to 27p per share...

April 24, 2026

Cora Gold moves closer to a funding decision point at Sanankoro

Cora Gold has secured a financing framework that could move Sanankoro from development towards production, shifting investor focus from funding risk to project execution...

April 24, 2026

Elemental reports portfolio progress across key royalty assets

Elemental highlights advances at Karlawinda, Laverton, Viscaria, Diablillos and Mactung, supporting near- and mid-term royalty revenue growth...

April 24, 2026

Mondi plc reports steady Q1 EBITDA amid pricing pressure

Mondi posted Q1 2026 underlying EBITDA of €212m as higher volumes were offset by lower prices and rising input costs, with pricing actions expected to support performance from Q3...

April 24, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals launches £2.5m fundraise to support Limeco expansion

Firering Strategic Minerals plc announced a £2.5 million fundraising via new share issuance at 1p per share. Proceeds will be used to acquire an additional interest in Limeco, fund operations, and progress future development plans...