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.

Gold stays firm as rate cut expectations keep pressure on the dollar

Gold holds firm near highs as markets prepare for US jobs data and look ahead to rate cuts...

January 9, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO on strong early drill results and growth plans at Mbe

Oriole Resources plc CEO Martin Rosser reviews high-grade initial drill results from the MB01-N target at the Mbe gold project in Cameroon, discusses progress toward a maiden northern resource, and..

January 9, 2026

Glencore confirms preliminary merger discussions with Rio Tinto

Glencore has confirmed it is in early-stage discussions with Rio Tinto regarding a potential combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger...

January 9, 2026

KEFI sets Tulu Kapi on a new development path

KEFI Gold and Copper secures US$340m in project funding plus US$30m in streaming finance to advance its flagship Tulu Kapi mine towards full production by 2027...

January 8, 2026

Drill results point to larger gold system at Ora Banda’s Sand King

Ora Banda’s latest drilling at Sand King points to a much larger gold system, with strong grades extending beyond current mine plans...

January 8, 2026

Greenwood Capital publishes new research report on Oriole Resources

Oriole Resources has announced the publication of a new research report by Greenwood Capital Partners, commissioned by the Company..

January 8, 2026

The material at the centre of infrastructure and grid storage plans

Vanadium is drawing investor interest as it proves essential in both high-strength steel and durable grid-scale energy storage...

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources Standout Gold Intercepts Signals Major Upside at Mbe Project (Video)

Oriole Resources has kicked off 2026 with striking drill results from the Mbe Gold Project in Cameroon — including a 42.5g/t gold intercept. CEO Martin Rosser outlines the implications for..

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources delivers significant gold intersections at MB01-N target

Oriole Resources PLC has reported the first assay results from its maiden diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target within the Mbe gold project in Cameroon...

January 7, 2026

Copper’s price breakthrough signals market rebalancing ahead

Copper’s surge past $13,000 signals a shift in market fundamentals where tight supply and future-facing demand reshape long-term investor outlooks...

January 6, 2026

Gold is becoming a core portfolio holding

Gold’s evolving role in portfolios reflects a deeper investor shift toward stability, strategic diversification, and anticipation of policy change...

January 6, 2026

Copper moves higher while supply moves slower

Tight supply, rising demand and slow-moving projects are setting the stage for copper’s next strategic phase...

January 6, 2026

Oriole Resources to host Online Investor Presentation

Oriole Resources will host an online investor presentation and Q&A session at 5.30 p.m. GMT on Thursday 15 January 2026...

January 6, 2026

Jubilee Metals confirms receipt of second $10m payment after asset sale

Following the disposal of its South African Chrome and PGM Operations, Jubilee has received the second US$10 million instalment from Chrome One in line with the terms set out in..

January 6, 2026

KEFI confirms full launch of Tulu Kapi Gold Project

KEFI says contracting and field mobilisation are underway at its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, with a US$340m funding package assembled and commissioning targeted for late 2027 ahead of..

January 6, 2026

Great Western Mining updates Pine Crow-Defender Tungsten project in Nevada

Great Western Mining has reported encouraging progress at its wholly owned Pine Crow-Defender tungsten prospect in Nevada, following the completion of a machine-cut channel sampling programme in December...

January 5, 2026

Harbour Energy Named Operator of Major Zama Oil Project Offshore Mexico

Harbour Energy has been appointed operator of the Zama oil field in Mexico, a key offshore project with estimated recoverable resources of 750 million barrels...

December 31, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals secures US$1m settlement and £0.86m fundraise

Firering Strategic Minerals plc has received US$1 million in settlement from Ricca and completed a £0.86 million placing and subscription...

December 24, 2025

Record gold prices reflect shifting market riorities

Gold breaking above $4,400 is less about reaction and more about repositioning in a changing macro and policy landscape...

December 22, 2025

Copper prices hold firm as smelters accept zero processing fees

Copper prices stay strong as smelters agree to process at zero fees, revealing where pressure is building in the market...

December 22, 2025

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29 May 2026

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Basic Materials

Gold stays firm as rate cut expectations keep pressure on the dollar

Gold holds firm near highs as markets prepare for US jobs data and look ahead to rate cuts...

January 9, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO on strong early drill results and growth plans at Mbe

Oriole Resources plc CEO Martin Rosser reviews high-grade initial drill results from the MB01-N target at the Mbe gold project in Cameroon, discusses progress toward a maiden northern resource, and outlines next steps across the wider Oriole portfolio and investor engagement plans...

January 9, 2026

Glencore confirms preliminary merger discussions with Rio Tinto

Glencore has confirmed it is in early-stage discussions with Rio Tinto regarding a potential combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger...

January 9, 2026

KEFI sets Tulu Kapi on a new development path

KEFI Gold and Copper secures US$340m in project funding plus US$30m in streaming finance to advance its flagship Tulu Kapi mine towards full production by 2027...

January 8, 2026

Drill results point to larger gold system at Ora Banda’s Sand King

Ora Banda’s latest drilling at Sand King points to a much larger gold system, with strong grades extending beyond current mine plans...

January 8, 2026

Greenwood Capital publishes new research report on Oriole Resources

Oriole Resources has announced the publication of a new research report by Greenwood Capital Partners, commissioned by the Company..

January 8, 2026

The material at the centre of infrastructure and grid storage plans

Vanadium is drawing investor interest as it proves essential in both high-strength steel and durable grid-scale energy storage...

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources Standout Gold Intercepts Signals Major Upside at Mbe Project (Video)

Oriole Resources has kicked off 2026 with striking drill results from the Mbe Gold Project in Cameroon — including a 42.5g/t gold intercept. CEO Martin Rosser outlines the implications for resource growth, regional exploration, and what’s next for Bibemi and Senala...

January 7, 2026

Oriole Resources delivers significant gold intersections at MB01-N target

Oriole Resources PLC has reported the first assay results from its maiden diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target within the Mbe gold project in Cameroon...

January 7, 2026

Copper’s price breakthrough signals market rebalancing ahead

Copper’s surge past $13,000 signals a shift in market fundamentals where tight supply and future-facing demand reshape long-term investor outlooks...

January 6, 2026

Gold is becoming a core portfolio holding

Gold’s evolving role in portfolios reflects a deeper investor shift toward stability, strategic diversification, and anticipation of policy change...

January 6, 2026

Copper moves higher while supply moves slower

Tight supply, rising demand and slow-moving projects are setting the stage for copper’s next strategic phase...

January 6, 2026

Oriole Resources to host Online Investor Presentation

Oriole Resources will host an online investor presentation and Q&A session at 5.30 p.m. GMT on Thursday 15 January 2026...

January 6, 2026

Jubilee Metals confirms receipt of second $10m payment after asset sale

Following the disposal of its South African Chrome and PGM Operations, Jubilee has received the second US$10 million instalment from Chrome One in line with the terms set out in the 12 August 2025 circular...

January 6, 2026

KEFI confirms full launch of Tulu Kapi Gold Project

KEFI says contracting and field mobilisation are underway at its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, with a US$340m funding package assembled and commissioning targeted for late 2027 ahead of full production in 2028...

January 6, 2026

Great Western Mining updates Pine Crow-Defender Tungsten project in Nevada

January 5, 2026

Harbour Energy Named Operator of Major Zama Oil Project Offshore Mexico

Harbour Energy has been appointed operator of the Zama oil field in Mexico, a key offshore project with estimated recoverable resources of 750 million barrels...