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.

Croda International Plc Q1 sales up 8%, outlook unchanged

Croda International Plc reports an 8% sales increase to £442m in Q1 2025, driven by growth across Life Sciences, Consumer Care, and Industrial Specialties...

April 23, 2025

Fresnillo maintains 2025 guidance amid lower silver output

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) reports stable Q1 production, highlighting changes in silver and gold output while maintaining strong operational plans for 2025...

April 23, 2025

Great Western prepares to expand Gold Milling JV

Great Western Mining updates on its Western Milling joint venture, highlighting significant progress and plans to expand gold production capacity amid record prices...

April 23, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals quicklime hits 90%+ purity

Firering Strategic Minerals is advancing its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia, positioning itself as a vital supplier for the copper production sector in Central Africa...

April 23, 2025

Lime demand surges as pollution rules tighten

As environmental regulations tighten, lime emerges as a vital player in pollution control, enhancing air and water quality while ensuring industrial compliance...

April 22, 2025

Gold breaks $3,500 as investors flee dollar turmoil

Gold's surge past $3,500 per ounce reflects a global shift towards safe-haven assets amid U.S. financial uncertainty and political turmoil. Investors seek stability...

April 22, 2025

Copper rises on dollar drop amid trade war tensions

Investor interest in copper is rising as prices increase on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, driven by a weaker US dollar and ongoing US-China tensions...

April 22, 2025

Zotefoams: Expanding beyond the core

Zotefoams plc has released its 2024 Annual Report and details for the 2025 AGM set for May 22, 2025. Discover key insights and compliance updates here...

April 22, 2025

Vanadium enabling innovation in industry and energy

Discover the vital role of vanadium, a powerful transition metal, in industries like steelmaking and energy storage, driving innovation for a sustainable future...

April 17, 2025

Jubilee Metals Ramps Up Chrome and PGM Output – Zeus Capital

The analyst has revised its full-year production guidance upwards, signalling a strong operational performance that is expected to boost its bottom line..

April 17, 2025

General Helium to Meet Explosive Growth in Helium Demand

Demand for Helium could exceed 322 million cubic meters by 2035, up from approximately 176 million cubic meters in 2024..

April 17, 2025

Rio Tinto reports solid Q1 despite iron ore disruption

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has unveiled its Q1 2025 production results, showcasing operational strengths despite weather-related challenges in key areas...

April 16, 2025

Fresnillo Plc publishes its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) has announced the availability of its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, along with details about the 2025 Annual General Meeting...

April 16, 2025

Jubilee Metals lifts FY2025 chrome and PGM guidance after strong Q3

Jubilee Metals Group reports impressive Q3 FY2025 results, showcasing substantial growth in chrome and PGM production in South Africa...

April 16, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper set to trigger full launch at Tulu Kapi

Kefi Gold and Copper is nearing a critical launch for its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, signaling a transformative phase for investors and stakeholders alike...

April 15, 2025

Tirupati Graphite set for production uplift at Vatomina

Tirupati Graphite is poised for a production surge at its Vatomina project in Madagascar, leveraging strong drill results and strategic operational improvements...

April 15, 2025

Limestone in every moment of your day

Discover the vital role of limestone in our daily lives, from enhancing technology and food safety to supporting sustainable practices and modern conveniences...

April 15, 2025

New alliance powers Jubilee’s next surge in PGM output

Jubilee Metals is set to enhance its platinum group metal output significantly without any new investments, thanks to a strategic partnership that optimises surplus resources...

April 15, 2025

Copper rallies on eased tariffs and US supply tension

Investor sentiment in the copper market is surging as the U.S. softens technology tariffs, sparking optimism and rising prices amid evolving trade dynamics...

April 14, 2025

Hochschild Mining signs biodiversity agreement with Smithsonian for Inmaculada mine

Hochschild Mining partners with the Smithsonian National Zoo to enhance biodiversity conservation at its Inmaculada mine in Peru, promoting sustainable practices...

April 14, 2025

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5 March 2025

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5 March 2025

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20 February 2025

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20 February 2025

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15 September 2025

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Jubilee Metals Powers Forward with Copper Expansion – Zeus Capital

7 February 2025

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5 February 2025

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5 February 2025

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12 January 2026

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January 2026

Croda International Plc Q1 sales up 8%, outlook unchanged

Croda International Plc reports an 8% sales increase to £442m in Q1 2025, driven by growth across Life Sciences, Consumer Care, and Industrial Specialties...

April 23, 2025

Fresnillo maintains 2025 guidance amid lower silver output

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) reports stable Q1 production, highlighting changes in silver and gold output while maintaining strong operational plans for 2025...

April 23, 2025

Great Western prepares to expand Gold Milling JV

Great Western Mining updates on its Western Milling joint venture, highlighting significant progress and plans to expand gold production capacity amid record prices...

April 23, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals quicklime hits 90%+ purity

Firering Strategic Minerals is advancing its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia, positioning itself as a vital supplier for the copper production sector in Central Africa...

April 23, 2025

Lime demand surges as pollution rules tighten

As environmental regulations tighten, lime emerges as a vital player in pollution control, enhancing air and water quality while ensuring industrial compliance...

April 22, 2025

Gold breaks $3,500 as investors flee dollar turmoil

Gold's surge past $3,500 per ounce reflects a global shift towards safe-haven assets amid U.S. financial uncertainty and political turmoil. Investors seek stability...

April 22, 2025

Copper rises on dollar drop amid trade war tensions

Investor interest in copper is rising as prices increase on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, driven by a weaker US dollar and ongoing US-China tensions...

April 22, 2025

Zotefoams: Expanding beyond the core

Zotefoams plc has released its 2024 Annual Report and details for the 2025 AGM set for May 22, 2025. Discover key insights and compliance updates here...

April 22, 2025

Vanadium enabling innovation in industry and energy

Discover the vital role of vanadium, a powerful transition metal, in industries like steelmaking and energy storage, driving innovation for a sustainable future...

April 17, 2025

Jubilee Metals Ramps Up Chrome and PGM Output – Zeus Capital

The analyst has revised its full-year production guidance upwards, signalling a strong operational performance that is expected to boost its bottom line..

April 17, 2025

General Helium to Meet Explosive Growth in Helium Demand

Demand for Helium could exceed 322 million cubic meters by 2035, up from approximately 176 million cubic meters in 2024..

April 17, 2025

Rio Tinto reports solid Q1 despite iron ore disruption

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has unveiled its Q1 2025 production results, showcasing operational strengths despite weather-related challenges in key areas...

April 16, 2025

Fresnillo Plc publishes its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) has announced the availability of its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, along with details about the 2025 Annual General Meeting...

April 16, 2025

Jubilee Metals lifts FY2025 chrome and PGM guidance after strong Q3

Jubilee Metals Group reports impressive Q3 FY2025 results, showcasing substantial growth in chrome and PGM production in South Africa...

April 16, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper set to trigger full launch at Tulu Kapi

Kefi Gold and Copper is nearing a critical launch for its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, signaling a transformative phase for investors and stakeholders alike...

April 15, 2025

Tirupati Graphite set for production uplift at Vatomina

Tirupati Graphite is poised for a production surge at its Vatomina project in Madagascar, leveraging strong drill results and strategic operational improvements...

April 15, 2025

Limestone in every moment of your day

Discover the vital role of limestone in our daily lives, from enhancing technology and food safety to supporting sustainable practices and modern conveniences...

April 15, 2025

New alliance powers Jubilee’s next surge in PGM output

Jubilee Metals is set to enhance its platinum group metal output significantly without any new investments, thanks to a strategic partnership that optimises surplus resources...

April 15, 2025

Copper rallies on eased tariffs and US supply tension

Investor sentiment in the copper market is surging as the U.S. softens technology tariffs, sparking optimism and rising prices amid evolving trade dynamics...

April 14, 2025

Hochschild Mining signs biodiversity agreement with Smithsonian for Inmaculada mine

Hochschild Mining partners with the Smithsonian National Zoo to enhance biodiversity conservation at its Inmaculada mine in Peru, promoting sustainable practices...

April 14, 2025