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 secures higher-grade copper feed as waste project moves forward

The company is improving current feed supply while developing a project that could provide future copper input...

March 18, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals Unlocks Hidden Kiln Capacity as Limeco Edges Closer to Full Scale (Video)

March 18, 2026

Oriole Resources: Expands a Gold System That Could Push Resources Beyond One Million Ounces (Video)

New drilling results from MB01 North are reinforcing the scale of Oriole Resources’ gold system in Cameroon. Executive Director Claire Bay explains how the latest intersections confirm strong continuity across..

March 17, 2026

Tirupati Graphite marks key milestone with interim results and turnaround progress

Tirupati Graphite reported interim results alongside progress in its operational and financial restructuring, including production from the Vatomina project and new funding through convertible loan notes. The update brings the..

March 16, 2026

Ora Banda’s expanding gold system strengthens strategic case

Drilling success around Little Gem and the newly identified Sapphire Trend is reinforcing the view that Ora Banda’s Davyhurst project may host a larger emerging gold system...

March 16, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals advances Limeco capacity expansion as Kiln 2 output rises

Firering Strategic Minerals provides an operational update from its Limeco project in Zambia, highlighting higher kiln discharge rates, expansion of hydrated lime units, and ongoing work to commission additional kilns..

March 16, 2026

Marshalls reports 2025 results with modest revenue growth but lower profits

Marshalls plc reported revenue of £632.1m for 2025, up 2% year-on-year, while adjusted profit before tax fell 16% to £43.7m amid weaker margins. The group said performance was in line..

March 16, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to construction as engineering contract advances

KEFI has moved its Tulu Kapi gold project closer to construction with a new engineering contract and near-complete project financing...

March 13, 2026

Austral Gold advances Chilean silver potential around existing infrastructure

Austral Gold has launched a phased exploration programme at its Juncal project in Chile to evaluate near-mine silver opportunities that could potentially support existing operations...

March 12, 2026

Graphite market outlook strengthens as battery supply chains expand

Rising electric vehicle production and efforts to diversify supply chains are increasing the strategic importance of graphite in the global battery materials market...

March 12, 2026

Jubilee secures high-grade copper feed for Roan and advances large waste project

March 12, 2026

Why quick lime remains a strategic industrial input across multiple sectors

Quick lime is a versatile industrial material used across sectors including steelmaking, paper production, construction and environmental treatment...

March 11, 2026

CQS Natural Resources benefits from energy reallocation as NAV rises 22.6%

Portfolio managers have increased energy exposure to capture improving fundamentals and geopolitical risk premiums, contributing to strong NAV growth in 2026. The company continues to see positive prospects for both..

March 11, 2026

Long duration energy storage moves into focus as renewable capacity expands

As wind and solar expand, long duration storage technologies such as vanadium flow batteries are gaining attention as tools for managing intermittent power generation...

March 10, 2026

Marshalls to host live Investor Presentation following 2026 final results

Marshalls plc will host a live interactive presentation for investors on 20 March 2026 via the Engage Investor platform, following the release of its Final Results on 16 March...

March 10, 2026

Great Western Mining steps up Nevada tungsten drilling ahead of maiden resource

Great Western Mining has scheduled June drilling at its Nevada tungsten project as it works to define a maiden resource and strengthen its strategic position in critical minerals...

March 9, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi project as financing and contracts near completion

KEFI says development of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project is advancing with key contractors active and project agreements largely executed. Commitments of US$310 million have been secured toward the US$330..

March 9, 2026

Gold gains momentum as geopolitical risk reinforces safe-haven appeal

Gold prices are rising as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive stronger investor demand for safe-haven assets...

March 6, 2026

Infrastructure demand and the investment case for Quicklime

Exposure to lime and limestone links investors directly to long term infrastructure and industrial demand trends...

March 5, 2026

Atlas Metals highlights progress on proposed UPSA acquisition

Atlas Metals says its proposed acquisition of UPSA continues to progress as expected, with UPSA reporting advances in resource assessment, licensing, logistics and market development for its PSA project in..

March 5, 2026

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Basic Materials

Jubilee secures higher-grade copper feed as waste project moves forward

The company is improving current feed supply while developing a project that could provide future copper input...

March 18, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals Unlocks Hidden Kiln Capacity as Limeco Edges Closer to Full Scale (Video)

Firering Strategic Minerals is starting to demonstrate the real potential of its Limeco operation, with kiln upgrades already delivering higher output and further capacity on the way. Vassilios Carellas outlines how technical changes are improving performance and why the next phase of expansion could materially increase production...

March 18, 2026

Oriole Resources: Expands a Gold System That Could Push Resources Beyond One Million Ounces (Video)

March 17, 2026

Tirupati Graphite marks key milestone with interim results and turnaround progress

March 16, 2026

Ora Banda’s expanding gold system strengthens strategic case

Drilling success around Little Gem and the newly identified Sapphire Trend is reinforcing the view that Ora Banda’s Davyhurst project may host a larger emerging gold system...

March 16, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals advances Limeco capacity expansion as Kiln 2 output rises

March 16, 2026

Marshalls reports 2025 results with modest revenue growth but lower profits

Marshalls plc reported revenue of £632.1m for 2025, up 2% year-on-year, while adjusted profit before tax fell 16% to £43.7m amid weaker margins. The group said performance was in line with market expectations and highlighted progress in its “Transform & Grow” strategy and cost-saving initiatives..

March 16, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to construction as engineering contract advances

KEFI has moved its Tulu Kapi gold project closer to construction with a new engineering contract and near-complete project financing...

March 13, 2026

Austral Gold advances Chilean silver potential around existing infrastructure

Austral Gold has launched a phased exploration programme at its Juncal project in Chile to evaluate near-mine silver opportunities that could potentially support existing operations...

March 12, 2026

Graphite market outlook strengthens as battery supply chains expand

Rising electric vehicle production and efforts to diversify supply chains are increasing the strategic importance of graphite in the global battery materials market...

March 12, 2026

Jubilee secures high-grade copper feed for Roan and advances large waste project

Jubilee Metals has secured additional 1.65% copper run-of-mine ore for its Roan concentrator and issued shares to settle related payments. The company also reported progress on its Large Waste Project in Zambia, including a share-based payment to sellers and ongoing joint-venture discussions with potential partners...

March 12, 2026

Why quick lime remains a strategic industrial input across multiple sectors

Quick lime is a versatile industrial material used across sectors including steelmaking, paper production, construction and environmental treatment...

March 11, 2026

CQS Natural Resources benefits from energy reallocation as NAV rises 22.6%

March 11, 2026

Long duration energy storage moves into focus as renewable capacity expands

As wind and solar expand, long duration storage technologies such as vanadium flow batteries are gaining attention as tools for managing intermittent power generation...

March 10, 2026

Marshalls to host live Investor Presentation following 2026 final results

Marshalls plc will host a live interactive presentation for investors on 20 March 2026 via the Engage Investor platform, following the release of its Final Results on 16 March...

March 10, 2026

Great Western Mining steps up Nevada tungsten drilling ahead of maiden resource

Great Western Mining has scheduled June drilling at its Nevada tungsten project as it works to define a maiden resource and strengthen its strategic position in critical minerals...