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.

Alien Metals to acquire Georgina Basin copper-gold project and announce board changes

Alien Metals has agreed a conditional acquisition of the Georgina Basin IOCG project and outlined related board, management and funding updates...

July 7, 2026

James Cropper to publish audited results on 15 July 2026

James Cropper will announce audited year-end results on 15 July 2026...

July 7, 2026

KEFI sets out funding and governance priorities as Tulu Kapi advances

KEFI Gold and Copper has set out how funding, governance, succession planning and remuneration disclosure are being aligned with the next stages of Tulu Kapi development...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources completes Senala joint venture agreement

Oriole Resources has completed a joint venture agreement for Senala, with a planned US$2 million exploration programme expected to start in August 2026...

July 6, 2026

Atlas Metals Group advances acquisition of UPSA and targets completion in late 2026

Atlas Metals Group says its proposed acquisition of UPSA remains on track, with completion targeted for late 2026 subject to approvals...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources updates MB01-S drilling results and resource outlook at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported final step-out drilling results from MB01-S in Cameroon, supporting a potential resource expansion and updated MRE later in Q3 2026...

July 6, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech technical appointment ahead of West Pilbara drilling

Alien Metals has noted GreenTech Metals’ appointment of Rachel Backus as Chief Geologist as the company expands its technical team ahead of major drilling at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni and..

July 6, 2026

Firering builds its growth case around Zambia lime production

Firering is building its growth strategy around Limeco, a Zambian lime operation tied to copper-sector demand and broader industrial use...

July 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech drilling plans at Munni Munni and Whundo

Alien Metals notes GreenTech Metals has outlined mobilisation, drilling and survey plans across the Munni Munni and Whundo projects in Western Australia...

July 3, 2026

Elemental Royalty gains attention as credit capacity strengthens growth options

Elemental Royalty is gaining attention after expanding its credit facility and drawing renewed interest in its royalty-based mining exposure...

July 2, 2026

James Cropper secures debt refinancing and improved funding flexibility

James Cropper has completed a debt refinancing that adds invoice discounting capacity, extends loan maturities and supports liquidity...

July 2, 2026

Reabold Resources well positioned after 2025 results and £4.2m raise (LON: RBD)

Reabold Resources financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 now available...

July 1, 2026

Oriole Resources plc Further Mineralisation at MB01-S Gold Deposit

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR), the AIM quoted gold exploration and development company focused on Central and West Africa, is pleased to announce further.....

July 1, 2026

Switch Metals posts FY25 results and outlines exploration progress at Issia

Switch Metals has reported final audited FY25 results, detailing its AIM admission, Issia exploration milestones and balance sheet position...

July 1, 2026

KEFI outlines development progress and Board changes at AGM

KEFI reported progress at Tulu Kapi and in Saudi Arabia, alongside shareholder resolutions, financing plans and board changes at its AGM...

June 30, 2026

Kazakhstan vanadium project strengthens Europe’s critical materials pipeline

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s role in Europe’s push for secure, lower-impact vanadium supply...

June 30, 2026

Antofagasta Plc reports 2025 government payments totalling US$695.4 million

Antofagasta Plc has published its 2025 report on payments to governments, showing most payments were made in Chile, with a smaller amount in the.....

June 30, 2026

Alien Metals notes geophysical survey campaign beginning at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted its joint venture partner West Coast Silver’s launch of a major geophysical survey at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. The program will test..

June 30, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

Firering Strategic Minerals has reported full-year results showing operational progress at Limeco, higher ownership and continued investment in expansion...

June 30, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi development ahead of Main Market move

KEFI Gold and Copper says its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia remains on schedule, with first production targeted for mid-2028, while the company seeks shareholder approval to raise borrowing..

June 30, 2026

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29 June 2026

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22 June 2026

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15 June 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights resource growth potential at Mbe gold project

15 June 2026

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15 June 2026

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13 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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17 July 2026

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14 July 2026

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24 July 2026

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24 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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23 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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21 July 2026

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21 July 2026

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23 July 2026

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Basic Materials

Alien Metals to acquire Georgina Basin copper-gold project and announce board changes

Alien Metals has agreed a conditional acquisition of the Georgina Basin IOCG project and outlined related board, management and funding updates...

July 7, 2026

James Cropper to publish audited results on 15 July 2026

James Cropper will announce audited year-end results on 15 July 2026...

July 7, 2026

KEFI sets out funding and governance priorities as Tulu Kapi advances

KEFI Gold and Copper has set out how funding, governance, succession planning and remuneration disclosure are being aligned with the next stages of Tulu Kapi development...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources completes Senala joint venture agreement

Oriole Resources has completed a joint venture agreement for Senala, with a planned US$2 million exploration programme expected to start in August 2026...

July 6, 2026

Atlas Metals Group advances acquisition of UPSA and targets completion in late 2026

Atlas Metals Group says its proposed acquisition of UPSA remains on track, with completion targeted for late 2026 subject to approvals...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources updates MB01-S drilling results and resource outlook at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported final step-out drilling results from MB01-S in Cameroon, supporting a potential resource expansion and updated MRE later in Q3 2026...

July 6, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech technical appointment ahead of West Pilbara drilling

Alien Metals has noted GreenTech Metals’ appointment of Rachel Backus as Chief Geologist as the company expands its technical team ahead of major drilling at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni and Whundo Cu-Zn-Au projects in Western Australia’s West Pilbara. Backus brings more than 18 years of exploration experience, while Alien holds a 30% interest in Munni Munni and around 10% of GreenTech...

July 6, 2026

Firering builds its growth case around Zambia lime production

Firering is building its growth strategy around Limeco, a Zambian lime operation tied to copper-sector demand and broader industrial use...

July 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech drilling plans at Munni Munni and Whundo

Alien Metals notes GreenTech Metals has outlined mobilisation, drilling and survey plans across the Munni Munni and Whundo projects in Western Australia...

July 3, 2026

Elemental Royalty gains attention as credit capacity strengthens growth options

Elemental Royalty is gaining attention after expanding its credit facility and drawing renewed interest in its royalty-based mining exposure...

July 2, 2026

James Cropper secures debt refinancing and improved funding flexibility

James Cropper has completed a debt refinancing that adds invoice discounting capacity, extends loan maturities and supports liquidity...

July 2, 2026

Reabold Resources well positioned after 2025 results and £4.2m raise (LON: RBD)

Reabold Resources financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 now available...

July 1, 2026

Oriole Resources plc Further Mineralisation at MB01-S Gold Deposit

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR), the AIM quoted gold exploration and development company focused on Central and West Africa, is pleased to announce further.....

July 1, 2026

Switch Metals posts FY25 results and outlines exploration progress at Issia

Switch Metals has reported final audited FY25 results, detailing its AIM admission, Issia exploration milestones and balance sheet position...

July 1, 2026

KEFI outlines development progress and Board changes at AGM

KEFI reported progress at Tulu Kapi and in Saudi Arabia, alongside shareholder resolutions, financing plans and board changes at its AGM...

June 30, 2026

Kazakhstan vanadium project strengthens Europe’s critical materials pipeline

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s role in Europe’s push for secure, lower-impact vanadium supply...

June 30, 2026

Antofagasta Plc reports 2025 government payments totalling US$695.4 million

Antofagasta Plc has published its 2025 report on payments to governments, showing most payments were made in Chile, with a smaller amount in the.....

June 30, 2026

Alien Metals notes geophysical survey campaign beginning at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted its joint venture partner West Coast Silver’s launch of a major geophysical survey at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. The program will test about 4 km of the Munni Munni Fault Zone for repeats of the high-grade silver system, supported by a state grant, while drilling and scoping study work continue...

June 30, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

Firering Strategic Minerals has reported full-year results showing operational progress at Limeco, higher ownership and continued investment in expansion...

June 30, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi development ahead of Main Market move

KEFI Gold and Copper says its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia remains on schedule, with first production targeted for mid-2028, while the company seeks shareholder approval to raise borrowing capacity for project finance. The AGM update also highlighted progress in Saudi Arabia, a planned Main Market move by end-2026, and board changes including new director Maleda Bisrat...

June 30, 2026