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.

Ferro-Alloy Resources advances strategic Balasausqandiq partnership

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing its strategic ambitions through a key partnership with CC6 on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project, enhancing its market position...

Copper shows composure in a week few expected calm

Copper markets are showing unexpected stability amid geopolitical tensions and mixed economic signals, signaling new opportunities for savvy investors...

Glencore Plc Viterra-Bunge Merger to close in early July

Glencore Plc has announced that the merger of Viterra and Bunge meets all regulatory requirements, set to finalise in early July...

Limestone moves beneath Zambia’s copper revival

In Zambia's Copperbelt, limestone is pivotal for copper production. Quicklime, derived from this resource, enhances mining efficiency amidst rising demand...

Graphite’s steady rise as a cornerstone of the storage economy

Graphite is crucial to the energy transition, powering lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage. Learn why this mineral is key for investors...

Gold’s strategic ascent boosts high-grade producers

Global gold prices soared to historic highs in June 2025, driven by increased demand from investors and central banks seeking safety amid uncertainty...

Ironveld Plc raises £900k to ramp-up production for larger offtakers (LON:IRON)

Ironveld plc has successfully raised £900,000 to enhance its mining operations and meet rising demand for strategic metals, signaling robust shareholder confidence...

Copper’s critical role in a greener future

Copper is essential for a sustainable future, powering electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Discover how Arc Minerals is leading copper exploration for a greener world...

Gold prices rise on reserve demand

Gold prices are climbing as central banks increase their reserves and investors seek safety amid ongoing global uncertainty...

Tulu Kapi Gold project gains momentum amid positive results

KEFI Gold and Copper is advancing its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, backed by strong funding, government support, and a clear roadmap for production...

Jubilee Metals to divest South African assets in R1.6 billion deal

Jubilee Metals Group has accepted a binding R1.6 billion offer for its South African chrome and platinum group metals assets, signaling a strategic pivot toward its Zambian copper projects...

Vanadium’s rise in renewables and mining boom

Discover how vanadium is transforming from a niche alloy to a crucial player in future energy systems, drawing significant investor interest and reshaping industry dynamics...

Lime demand heats up as gold extraction ramps higher

As global gold mining surges, lime emerges as a vital yet often overlooked component in the extraction process, presenting unique investment opportunities...

Hochschild Mining Plc to pause Mara Rosa processing for six weeks

Hochschild Mining PLC updates on its Mara Rosa operation, detailing challenges from seasonal rainfall and contractor issues affecting production and costs...

Jubilee Metals sells SA assets to power copper pivot

Jubilee Metals Group is transforming its future by accepting a $90 million offer for its South African operations, focusing on lucrative copper projects in Zambia...

Ferro-Alloy Resources Makes Strategic Progress Toward Vanadium Development – Panmure Liberum

Ferro-Alloy Resources has entered a key framework agreement with Chinese engineering giant CC6 for Phase 1 of its flagship vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

Safe haven surge sends gold to multi-year highs

As global economic uncertainty drives investors toward safe havens, gold and silver are surging, highlighting their appeal as protective and strategic assets...

Jubilee Metals Group $90M Chrome & PGM Exit Supercharges Copper Ambitions (Video)

“We’re unlocking capital from mature chrome and PGM operations to accelerate high-return copper growth in Zambia.” — Leon Coetzer, CEO..

KEFI Gold and Copper eyes Tulu Kapi launch following 2024 results

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc (LON:KEFI) reveals its 2024 financial results, highlighting Tulu Kapi's progress and strategic plans in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia's mining sector...
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Ferro-Alloy Resources advances strategic Balasausqandiq partnership

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing its strategic ambitions through a key partnership with CC6 on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project, enhancing its market position...

Copper shows composure in a week few expected calm

Copper markets are showing unexpected stability amid geopolitical tensions and mixed economic signals, signaling new opportunities for savvy investors...

Glencore Plc Viterra-Bunge Merger to close in early July

Glencore Plc has announced that the merger of Viterra and Bunge meets all regulatory requirements, set to finalise in early July...

Limestone moves beneath Zambia’s copper revival

In Zambia's Copperbelt, limestone is pivotal for copper production. Quicklime, derived from this resource, enhances mining efficiency amidst rising demand...

Graphite’s steady rise as a cornerstone of the storage economy

Graphite is crucial to the energy transition, powering lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage. Learn why this mineral is key for investors...

Gold’s strategic ascent boosts high-grade producers

Global gold prices soared to historic highs in June 2025, driven by increased demand from investors and central banks seeking safety amid uncertainty...

Ironveld Plc raises £900k to ramp-up production for larger offtakers (LON:IRON)

Ironveld plc has successfully raised £900,000 to enhance its mining operations and meet rising demand for strategic metals, signaling robust shareholder confidence...

Copper’s critical role in a greener future

Copper is essential for a sustainable future, powering electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Discover how Arc Minerals is leading copper exploration for a greener world...

Gold prices rise on reserve demand

Gold prices are climbing as central banks increase their reserves and investors seek safety amid ongoing global uncertainty...

Tulu Kapi Gold project gains momentum amid positive results

KEFI Gold and Copper is advancing its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, backed by strong funding, government support, and a clear roadmap for production...

Jubilee Metals to divest South African assets in R1.6 billion deal

Jubilee Metals Group has accepted a binding R1.6 billion offer for its South African chrome and platinum group metals assets, signaling a strategic pivot toward its Zambian copper projects...

Vanadium’s rise in renewables and mining boom

Discover how vanadium is transforming from a niche alloy to a crucial player in future energy systems, drawing significant investor interest and reshaping industry dynamics...

Lime demand heats up as gold extraction ramps higher

As global gold mining surges, lime emerges as a vital yet often overlooked component in the extraction process, presenting unique investment opportunities...

Hochschild Mining Plc to pause Mara Rosa processing for six weeks

Hochschild Mining PLC updates on its Mara Rosa operation, detailing challenges from seasonal rainfall and contractor issues affecting production and costs...

Jubilee Metals sells SA assets to power copper pivot

Jubilee Metals Group is transforming its future by accepting a $90 million offer for its South African operations, focusing on lucrative copper projects in Zambia...

Ferro-Alloy Resources Makes Strategic Progress Toward Vanadium Development – Panmure Liberum

Ferro-Alloy Resources has entered a key framework agreement with Chinese engineering giant CC6 for Phase 1 of its flagship vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

Safe haven surge sends gold to multi-year highs

As global economic uncertainty drives investors toward safe havens, gold and silver are surging, highlighting their appeal as protective and strategic assets...

Jubilee Metals Group $90M Chrome & PGM Exit Supercharges Copper Ambitions (Video)

“We’re unlocking capital from mature chrome and PGM operations to accelerate high-return copper growth in Zambia.” — Leon Coetzer, CEO..

KEFI Gold and Copper eyes Tulu Kapi launch following 2024 results

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc (LON:KEFI) reveals its 2024 financial results, highlighting Tulu Kapi's progress and strategic plans in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia's mining sector...
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