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.

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

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

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27 January 2026

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26 January 2026

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4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

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

Green News

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

28 August 2026

CyanConnode sets out key dates for Esyasoft acquisition

27 August 2026

Drax Group gains strategic diversity from BSIF acquisition, says Longspur Research

14 August 2026

Quadrise extends Morocco representation agreement

31 July 2026

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Drax Group Delivers Results Ahead of Expectations, Says Longspur Research

4 March 2026

Diversified Energy Delivers Strong FY25 Results With EBITDA Beat And New Acquisition, Tennyson Securities

4 March 2026

Touchstone Exploration Reserve Upgrade and Valuation Gap Highlighted in Latest Cavendish Research

27 February 2026

Corero Research: Edison Analyses the Investment Case and Significant Valuation Upside

27 February 2026

Corero Network Security plc On Track with Strong ARR Growth and EBITDA Beat, Says Canaccord Genuity

23 February 2026

Funds

BlackRock World Mining Trust: Copper, Gold and AI Are Rewriting the Mining Cycle (video)

28 August 2026

Emerging Markets Investing: FEML posts 67.6% one-year rise despite July dip

27 August 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations jumps 8.1% in July as catalysts build

27 August 2026

Asia Investment Trust (FAS) is up 5% in July as investors turn to value

27 August 2026

Fidelity European Trust gains 9.7% over 12 months as 3i boosts returns

27 August 2026

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Fresnillo gold output rises 13.8% as full-year outlook remains on track

22 July 2026

Smiths Group completes £760m pension buy-in with M&G

21 July 2026

Compass Group reports continued strong quarterly revenue growth

21 July 2026

GSK filing accepted by EMA for Bexsero booster label update

20 July 2026

UK Broker Ratings

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

Chemring Group PLC (CHG.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Growth in Aerospace & Defense with 16% Potential Upside

25 August 2026

Goodwin PLC (GDWN.L): Industrial Machinery Innovator with Robust Revenue Growth and High ROE

25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

Basic Materials

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...

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

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...