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 rejects BHP Proposal

Anglo American rejects BHP's unsolicited offer as significantly undervaluing the company. Chairman Stuart Chambers emphasizes the company's strong prospects...

Fresnillo PLC reports Q1 production with Silver production slightly up

Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) has released its first quarter production report, showing silver production slightly up and gold production slightly lower. CEO Octavio Alvídrez highlights safety and efficiency priorities for 2024...

Antofagasta Plc reports copper and gold production down in Q1 2024, molybdenum up

Antofagasta PLC (LON:ANTO) announced its Q1 2024 production report. Lower grades impacted copper production, but growth projects are underway...

Rio Tinto Plc appoints Bold Baatar as Chief Commercial Officer

Rio Tinto plc appoints Bold Baatar as Chief Commercial Officer to lead global business development. Bold will succeed Alf Barrios in the role...

Anglo American Plc’s Kumba Iron Ore achieves IRMA 75 level of performance

Anglo American plc notes Kumba Iron Ore's achievement of IRMA 75 level at Sishen and Kolomela mines, showcasing commitment to responsible mining...

Anglo American plc reports $430m in rough diamond sales for De Beers’ second cycle 2024

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) reports $430 million in rough diamond sales for De Beers' second sales cycle of 2024. CEO Al Cook discusses market trends...

Croda International reports Full Year Results with Sales Decline and Profit Down 33%

Croda International Plc reports full year results for 2023, showing a decline in sales and profit. The performance was impacted by destocking and weak macroeconomic conditions...

Anglo American to acquire Vale’s Serpentina iron ore resource for Minas-Rio expansion

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) has agreed to acquire Vale SA's Serra da Serpentina iron ore resource, enhancing its Minas-Rio mine in Brazil. Expansions and synergies will drive value for both companies. Transaction details and benefits outlined, with completion expected in Q4 2024...

Glencore reports a lower earnings performance in 2023

Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) announces 2023 Preliminary Results. CEO Gary Nagle highlights earnings and financial strength, paving the way for shareholder returns and strategic acquisitions...

Rio Tinto signs Australia’s largest renewable power deal for Gladstone operations

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) signs Australia's largest renewable power purchase agreement for Gladstone operations, boosting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions...

Antofagasta delivers strong performance with 5% increase in EBITDA, 11% increase in cash flow

Antofagasta PLC's full-year results for 2023 show strong performance with increased EBITDA and cash flow, positioning the company for future growth...
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Anglo American rejects BHP Proposal

Anglo American rejects BHP's unsolicited offer as significantly undervaluing the company. Chairman Stuart Chambers emphasizes the company's strong prospects...

Fresnillo PLC reports Q1 production with Silver production slightly up

Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) has released its first quarter production report, showing silver production slightly up and gold production slightly lower. CEO Octavio Alvídrez highlights safety and efficiency priorities for 2024...

Antofagasta Plc reports copper and gold production down in Q1 2024, molybdenum up

Antofagasta PLC (LON:ANTO) announced its Q1 2024 production report. Lower grades impacted copper production, but growth projects are underway...

Rio Tinto Plc appoints Bold Baatar as Chief Commercial Officer

Rio Tinto plc appoints Bold Baatar as Chief Commercial Officer to lead global business development. Bold will succeed Alf Barrios in the role...

Anglo American Plc’s Kumba Iron Ore achieves IRMA 75 level of performance

Anglo American plc notes Kumba Iron Ore's achievement of IRMA 75 level at Sishen and Kolomela mines, showcasing commitment to responsible mining...

Anglo American plc reports $430m in rough diamond sales for De Beers’ second cycle 2024

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) reports $430 million in rough diamond sales for De Beers' second sales cycle of 2024. CEO Al Cook discusses market trends...

Croda International reports Full Year Results with Sales Decline and Profit Down 33%

Croda International Plc reports full year results for 2023, showing a decline in sales and profit. The performance was impacted by destocking and weak macroeconomic conditions...

Anglo American to acquire Vale’s Serpentina iron ore resource for Minas-Rio expansion

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) has agreed to acquire Vale SA's Serra da Serpentina iron ore resource, enhancing its Minas-Rio mine in Brazil. Expansions and synergies will drive value for both companies. Transaction details and benefits outlined, with completion expected in Q4 2024...

Glencore reports a lower earnings performance in 2023

Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) announces 2023 Preliminary Results. CEO Gary Nagle highlights earnings and financial strength, paving the way for shareholder returns and strategic acquisitions...

Rio Tinto signs Australia’s largest renewable power deal for Gladstone operations

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) signs Australia's largest renewable power purchase agreement for Gladstone operations, boosting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions...

Antofagasta delivers strong performance with 5% increase in EBITDA, 11% increase in cash flow

Antofagasta PLC's full-year results for 2023 show strong performance with increased EBITDA and cash flow, positioning the company for future growth...
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