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.

Antofagasta Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Discover Antofagasta plc's latest submissions, including the 2024 Annual Report, 2025 AGM Notice, and Sustainability Report, ensuring transparency and compliance...

March 27, 2025

Fresnillo plc reports significant revenue and profit growth in FY results

Fresnillo plc reports strong 2024 financial results, driven by higher precious metal prices and operational efficiencies, marking a significant year of growth...

March 4, 2025

Anglo American Plc reports portfolio simplification and growth progress well on track

Anglo American plc reports robust 2024 preliminary results, highlighting strong operational performance, cost savings, and strategic portfolio simplification...

February 20, 2025

Glencore Plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Glencore plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as Independent Non-Executive Director, enhancing board expertise with her legal and governance experience...

February 19, 2025

Antofagasta Plc reports higher margins and proposed final dividend of 23.5 cents

Antofagasta PLC reports strong 2024 performance with 5% revenue growth and a widened EBITDA margin at 52%, reflecting robust financial health...

February 18, 2025

Anglo American Plc to sell its nickel business for up to $500 million

Anglo American plc agrees to sell its Brazilian nickel assets to MMG Singapore for up to $500 million, simplifying its portfolio for strategic growth...

February 18, 2025

Anglo American Plc updates on Anglo American Platinum demerger

Anglo American plc progresses with the demerger of Anglo American Platinum, announcing dividends totaling R16.5 billion ahead of the 2025 AGM...

February 17, 2025

Antofagasta Plc to host FY24 Results Presentation and Q&A

Antofagasta plc will announce its 2024 full-year financial results on 18 February 2025, with an investor meeting led by the CEO and CFO in London and online...

February 11, 2025

Arc Minerals Game-Changing Copper Assays in Zambia Signal Major Potential

Arc Minerals (LON:ARCM) updates on its Zambian joint venture with Anglo American, revealing promising exploration results and copper potential...

February 4, 2025

Fresnillo Plc reports solid year of production, ahead of guidance

Fresnillo plc reports strong Q4 2024 production, with gold output surpassing guidance. Silver, lead, and zinc production show resilience and growth...

January 29, 2025

Anglo American Plc completes sale of its 33.3% minority interest in Jellinbah

Anglo American completes sale of its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah Group to Zashvin Pty Ltd, strengthening its balance sheet with US$1 billion...

January 29, 2025

Cora Gold’s Resource Growth Strengthens Sanankoro’s Potential – Cavendish

A significant milestone, with Cora increasing its contained gold resource by 13% to a total of 1.044 million ounces..

January 24, 2025

ARC Minerals granted injunction, protecting existing and future interests in Zambia

ARC Minerals Ltd secures an interim injunction from the High Court in Zambia, protecting its existing and future mining interests from external interference...

January 16, 2025

Antofagasta Plc achieves 12% increase in quarterly output

Antofagasta Plc reports a robust Q4 2024 with a 12% increase in copper production. CEO Iván Arriagada highlights strong cost performance...

January 16, 2025

ARC Minerals updates on Zambian mining licences with JV partner Anglo American

ARC Minerals Ltd updates on mining license approvals for its Anglo American JV in Zambia, a key step in copper exploration efforts...

January 15, 2025

Rio Tinto Plc 2025 dividend schedule and key event dates

Discover Rio Tinto plc's (LON:RIO) key financial and corporate event dates for 2025, including dividend announcements and annual general meetings...

January 2, 2025

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...

December 19, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 26.7% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

December 11, 2024

Rio Tinto’s investor seminar highlights strategy for growth and decarbonisation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) unveils its 2024 strategies at the Investor Seminar in London, focusing on diversified growth, energy transition, and ESG goals...

December 4, 2024

Anglo American completes deal to add Serpentina iron ore resource at Minas-Rio

Anglo American completes its integration of Vale's Serpentina iron ore into the Minas-Rio project, enhancing premium iron ore production in Brazil...

December 3, 2024

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5 March 2025

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Basic Materials

Antofagasta Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Discover Antofagasta plc's latest submissions, including the 2024 Annual Report, 2025 AGM Notice, and Sustainability Report, ensuring transparency and compliance...

March 27, 2025

Fresnillo plc reports significant revenue and profit growth in FY results

Fresnillo plc reports strong 2024 financial results, driven by higher precious metal prices and operational efficiencies, marking a significant year of growth...

March 4, 2025

Anglo American Plc reports portfolio simplification and growth progress well on track

Anglo American plc reports robust 2024 preliminary results, highlighting strong operational performance, cost savings, and strategic portfolio simplification...

February 20, 2025

Glencore Plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Glencore plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as Independent Non-Executive Director, enhancing board expertise with her legal and governance experience...

February 19, 2025

Antofagasta Plc reports higher margins and proposed final dividend of 23.5 cents

Antofagasta PLC reports strong 2024 performance with 5% revenue growth and a widened EBITDA margin at 52%, reflecting robust financial health...

February 18, 2025

Anglo American Plc to sell its nickel business for up to $500 million

Anglo American plc agrees to sell its Brazilian nickel assets to MMG Singapore for up to $500 million, simplifying its portfolio for strategic growth...

February 18, 2025

Anglo American Plc updates on Anglo American Platinum demerger

Anglo American plc progresses with the demerger of Anglo American Platinum, announcing dividends totaling R16.5 billion ahead of the 2025 AGM...

February 17, 2025

Antofagasta Plc to host FY24 Results Presentation and Q&A

Antofagasta plc will announce its 2024 full-year financial results on 18 February 2025, with an investor meeting led by the CEO and CFO in London and online...

February 11, 2025

Arc Minerals Game-Changing Copper Assays in Zambia Signal Major Potential

Arc Minerals (LON:ARCM) updates on its Zambian joint venture with Anglo American, revealing promising exploration results and copper potential...

February 4, 2025

Fresnillo Plc reports solid year of production, ahead of guidance

Fresnillo plc reports strong Q4 2024 production, with gold output surpassing guidance. Silver, lead, and zinc production show resilience and growth...

January 29, 2025

Anglo American Plc completes sale of its 33.3% minority interest in Jellinbah

Anglo American completes sale of its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah Group to Zashvin Pty Ltd, strengthening its balance sheet with US$1 billion...

January 29, 2025

Cora Gold’s Resource Growth Strengthens Sanankoro’s Potential – Cavendish

A significant milestone, with Cora increasing its contained gold resource by 13% to a total of 1.044 million ounces..

January 24, 2025

ARC Minerals granted injunction, protecting existing and future interests in Zambia

ARC Minerals Ltd secures an interim injunction from the High Court in Zambia, protecting its existing and future mining interests from external interference...

January 16, 2025

Antofagasta Plc achieves 12% increase in quarterly output

Antofagasta Plc reports a robust Q4 2024 with a 12% increase in copper production. CEO Iván Arriagada highlights strong cost performance...

January 16, 2025

ARC Minerals updates on Zambian mining licences with JV partner Anglo American

ARC Minerals Ltd updates on mining license approvals for its Anglo American JV in Zambia, a key step in copper exploration efforts...

January 15, 2025

Rio Tinto Plc 2025 dividend schedule and key event dates

Discover Rio Tinto plc's (LON:RIO) key financial and corporate event dates for 2025, including dividend announcements and annual general meetings...

January 2, 2025

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...

December 19, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 26.7% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

December 11, 2024

Rio Tinto’s investor seminar highlights strategy for growth and decarbonisation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) unveils its 2024 strategies at the Investor Seminar in London, focusing on diversified growth, energy transition, and ESG goals...