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.

Anglo American Plc suspends production at Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine

Anglo American PLC has halted production at its Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland after a coal gas ignition incident on June 29, 2024, ensuring all workers were safely evacuated...

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer, bringing his extensive experience from Johnson Matthey and nearly 30 years at KPMG...

Anglo American rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ fifth sales cycle of 2024

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) reports $315 million in rough diamond sales for De Beers' fifth sales cycle of 2024, reflecting seasonal trends...

Croda International Plc appoints Ian Bull as a Non-Executive Director

Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA) appoints Ian Bull as Non-Executive Director effective 25 June 2024, bringing vast financial and board experience...

Endeavour Mining begins wet commissioning at Lafigué project

Endeavour Mining plc announces wet commissioning at Lafigué project in Côte d’Ivoire, on budget and ahead of schedule. First gold pour expected in late-June...

BHP Group updates on offer for Anglo American

BHP Group's revised proposal for a combination with Anglo American plc includes a range of socio-economic initiatives aimed at addressing concerns and benefiting South Africa...

Glencore publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

Discover Glencore plc's 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and responsible practices in their global operations...
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Anglo American Plc suspends production at Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine

Anglo American PLC has halted production at its Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland after a coal gas ignition incident on June 29, 2024, ensuring all workers were safely evacuated...

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer, bringing his extensive experience from Johnson Matthey and nearly 30 years at KPMG...

Anglo American rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ fifth sales cycle of 2024

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) reports $315 million in rough diamond sales for De Beers' fifth sales cycle of 2024, reflecting seasonal trends...

Croda International Plc appoints Ian Bull as a Non-Executive Director

Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA) appoints Ian Bull as Non-Executive Director effective 25 June 2024, bringing vast financial and board experience...

Endeavour Mining begins wet commissioning at Lafigué project

Endeavour Mining plc announces wet commissioning at Lafigué project in Côte d’Ivoire, on budget and ahead of schedule. First gold pour expected in late-June...

BHP Group updates on offer for Anglo American

BHP Group's revised proposal for a combination with Anglo American plc includes a range of socio-economic initiatives aimed at addressing concerns and benefiting South Africa...

Glencore publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

Discover Glencore plc's 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and responsible practices in their global operations...
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Basic Materials

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