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 prices rise as Federal Reserve decision takes centre stage

Gold prices rise ahead of the Federal Reserve decision as markets focus on interest rates, the dollar, bond yields and oil prices...

September 16, 2026

Elemental completes acquisition of Vizsla royalties

Elemental has completed its acquisition of Vizsla Royalties, adding life-of-mine royalties of 2.0% to 3.5% on Vizsla Silver’s Panuco silver-gold project in Mexico...

September 16, 2026

Firering moves to unlock value from Côte d’Ivoire assets and focus capital on Limeco

Firering’s proposed Côte d’Ivoire transaction could provide additional cash, reduce exploration funding requirements and allow the company to concentrate more resources on Limeco...

September 15, 2026

Cora Gold drilling extends Sanankoro beyond current resource model

Cora Gold has intersected gold beyond Sanankoro’s current resource model as further assays, engineering work and permitting progress...

September 15, 2026

Tungsten West begins production at Hemerdon mine

Tungsten West has begun processing ore at its Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, marking the start of the next phase of its operational ramp-up...

September 15, 2026

Vanadium ore market builds on Steel Demand and Energy Storage Potential

Vanadium ore demand is led by steel, with energy storage offering a potential second source of long-term market growth...

September 14, 2026

Elemental added to VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF benchmark index

Elemental Royalty Corporation will join the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, the benchmark for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), effective after market close on September 18, 2026...

September 14, 2026

Copper prices climb as supply tightens and AI demand expands

Copper prices are climbing as tighter supply and growing demand from electrification and AI infrastructure strengthen the market outlook...

September 14, 2026

Alien Metals highlights high-grade copper results at GreenTech’s Whundo project

Alien Metals reports that GreenTech Metals has returned high-grade copper-gold-silver-zinc drilling results from the Ayshia deposit at Whundo, including 4.76m at 7.13% copper. Alien holds approximately 10% of GreenTech...

September 14, 2026

Firering lines up Côte d’Ivoire lithium sale to focus capital on Zambia

Firering is moving to sell majority interests in its Côte d’Ivoire lithium projects as it concentrates capital on its Limeco quicklime operation in Zambia...

September 11, 2026

Pan African completes DFS for Soweto Tailings Retreatment project

Pan African Resources has completed the definitive feasibility study for its Soweto Tailings Retreatment project, outlining annual gold production of 35,000–40,000oz over a 15-year mine life and estimated project capital..

September 11, 2026

High purity vanadium market expands across energy storage and advanced materials

High purity vanadium demand is expanding as energy storage, aerospace and advanced materials create new markets for refined vanadium products...

September 10, 2026

Cora Gold: Standout Zone B grades point to a bigger Sanankoro mine plan (video)

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses standout 2026 drilling results from Zone B, where mineralisation outside the existing pit shell could support resource growth and potentially extend Sanankoro into fresh..

September 10, 2026

Copper hits record high as supply constraints meet rising demand

Copper has hit a record high as tight supply, rising industrial demand and US tariff concerns increase competition for available metal...

September 9, 2026

Switch Metals advances maiden Tantalum Resource Estimate at Issia

September 9, 2026

Elemental receives Mexican antitrust approval for Vizsla Royalties acquisition

Mexico’s antitrust agency has cleared Elemental Royalty Corporation’s acquisition of Vizsla Royalties, marking the final regulatory milestone ahead of the expected closing of the transaction...

September 9, 2026

Firering agrees potential A$1.5m disposal of Côte d’Ivoire projects

Firering has entered into a binding option agreement with Australasian Metals covering its Atex and Alliance lithium-tantalum interests, with proceeds intended to support working capital, bridge loan obligations and the..

September 7, 2026

Cora Gold reports high-grade drilling results at Sanankoro Zone B

Cora Gold has reported initial 2026 drilling results from Zone B at its Sanankoro Gold Project in Mali, including 34m at 6.78 g/t gold. The results indicate mineralisation beyond the..

September 7, 2026

Cora Gold moves closer to construction readiness at Sanankoro as funding risk recedes, Cavendish

Cora Gold advances Sanankoro towards construction readiness as Cavendish highlights funding progress, permitting work and exploration upside...

September 5, 2026

Cora Gold reports transformational H1 2026, Sanankoro advances toward construction

Cora Gold reports interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, highlighting a £15.7 million equity raise, a US$120 million gold stream, commencement of FEED and a 12,000-metre..

September 4, 2026

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Challenger Energy plc Transforming Exploration Potential into a Frontier Opportunity

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Gervais Williams Premier Miton analyses Diversified Energy’s investment case and upside

23 September 2026

CMC Markets earnings growth and dividend upside praised by Gervais Williams

22 September 2026

Ilika’s Graeme Purdy on Goliath, defence and Brompton progress (LON:IKA)

16 September 2026

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses strong Zone B drilling and Sanankoro progress

16 September 2026

Cooks Coffee CEO on strong FY27 start, store expansion and ESG focus

3 September 2026

Hardman & Co

Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited 1H’26 results: Foot on the accelerator

8 October 2026

Chesnara Plc: Acquisitions show immediate benefits

2 September 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

13 July 2026

Green News

Ampeak Energy Director Buys 500,000 shares in market purchase

6 October 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £4.68m to repay bonds and advance vanadium project

2 October 2026

Thor Energy reports progress across natural hydrogen, helium and copper projects

30 September 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco interest and advances production

28 September 2026

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Cora Gold: Standout Zone B grades point to a bigger Sanankoro mine plan (video)

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Diversified Energy adds operated drilling to growth playbook, Tennyson Securities

1 September 2026

Criterium Energy moves closer to first gas as SE-MGH agreement signed, Auctus Advisors

1 September 2026

Meridian Holdings growth outlook supported by Meridianbet momentum and deleveraging, Argus Research

24 August 2026

Corero Network Security broadens its cybersecurity reach in 2026

18 August 2026

UK value offers a clearer opportunity as AI changes the market

18 August 2026

Funds

Fidelity Emerging Markets reports 99.3% share price return

6 October 2026

Fidelity European Trust appoints Gordon Humphries as Non-Executive Director

2 October 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets outperforms index by 27% renewing its 5-year tender mechanism

2 October 2026

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust Nick Train on Why AI Could Make UK Data Champions More Valuable (video)

1 October 2026

Biotech Growth Trust Portfolio Manager on valuations, M&A and sector recovery

30 September 2026

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FTSE 100 News

IG Group lowers 2026 revenue growth outlook after Q3 revenue falls 14%

2 October 2026

Landsec agrees £516m Metrocentre acquisition as rental growth continues

1 October 2026

SSE maintains earnings guidance as networks investment rises 70%

1 October 2026

Centrica completes £33m sale of Spirit Energy’s remaining Cygnus interest

1 October 2026

UK Broker Ratings

Whitbread PLC (WTB.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 10.10% Potential Upside for Investors

5 October 2026

Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 9.74% Upside Potential for Investors

5 October 2026

WPP PLC ORD 10P (WPP.L): Investor Outlook Amidst Challenging Valuation Metrics

5 October 2026

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Telecom Sector

5 October 2026

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5 October 2026

Basic Materials

Gold prices rise as Federal Reserve decision takes centre stage

Gold prices rise ahead of the Federal Reserve decision as markets focus on interest rates, the dollar, bond yields and oil prices...

September 16, 2026

Elemental completes acquisition of Vizsla royalties

Elemental has completed its acquisition of Vizsla Royalties, adding life-of-mine royalties of 2.0% to 3.5% on Vizsla Silver’s Panuco silver-gold project in Mexico...

September 16, 2026

Firering moves to unlock value from Côte d’Ivoire assets and focus capital on Limeco

Firering’s proposed Côte d’Ivoire transaction could provide additional cash, reduce exploration funding requirements and allow the company to concentrate more resources on Limeco...

September 15, 2026

Cora Gold drilling extends Sanankoro beyond current resource model

Cora Gold has intersected gold beyond Sanankoro’s current resource model as further assays, engineering work and permitting progress...

September 15, 2026

Tungsten West begins production at Hemerdon mine

Tungsten West has begun processing ore at its Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, marking the start of the next phase of its operational ramp-up...

September 15, 2026

Vanadium ore market builds on Steel Demand and Energy Storage Potential

Vanadium ore demand is led by steel, with energy storage offering a potential second source of long-term market growth...

September 14, 2026

Elemental added to VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF benchmark index

Elemental Royalty Corporation will join the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, the benchmark for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), effective after market close on September 18, 2026...

September 14, 2026

Copper prices climb as supply tightens and AI demand expands

Copper prices are climbing as tighter supply and growing demand from electrification and AI infrastructure strengthen the market outlook...

September 14, 2026

Alien Metals highlights high-grade copper results at GreenTech’s Whundo project

September 14, 2026

Firering lines up Côte d’Ivoire lithium sale to focus capital on Zambia

Firering is moving to sell majority interests in its Côte d’Ivoire lithium projects as it concentrates capital on its Limeco quicklime operation in Zambia...

September 11, 2026

Pan African completes DFS for Soweto Tailings Retreatment project

September 11, 2026

High purity vanadium market expands across energy storage and advanced materials

High purity vanadium demand is expanding as energy storage, aerospace and advanced materials create new markets for refined vanadium products...

September 10, 2026

Cora Gold: Standout Zone B grades point to a bigger Sanankoro mine plan (video)

September 10, 2026

Copper hits record high as supply constraints meet rising demand

Copper has hit a record high as tight supply, rising industrial demand and US tariff concerns increase competition for available metal...

September 9, 2026

Switch Metals advances maiden Tantalum Resource Estimate at Issia

Switch Metals has completed initial MRE-1 and MRE-2 pitting programmes at its Issia Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with preliminary XRF screening indicating coltan mineralisation across 54% of the first 2.5 km² target area. Infill pitting and independent assays are now progressing to support a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate...

September 9, 2026

Elemental receives Mexican antitrust approval for Vizsla Royalties acquisition

Mexico’s antitrust agency has cleared Elemental Royalty Corporation’s acquisition of Vizsla Royalties, marking the final regulatory milestone ahead of the expected closing of the transaction...

September 9, 2026

Firering agrees potential A$1.5m disposal of Côte d’Ivoire projects

September 7, 2026

Cora Gold reports high-grade drilling results at Sanankoro Zone B

Cora Gold has reported initial 2026 drilling results from Zone B at its Sanankoro Gold Project in Mali, including 34m at 6.78 g/t gold. The results indicate mineralisation beyond the existing resource model and support the potential for further resource and mine-life growth...

September 7, 2026

Cora Gold moves closer to construction readiness at Sanankoro as funding risk recedes, Cavendish

Cora Gold advances Sanankoro towards construction readiness as Cavendish highlights funding progress, permitting work and exploration upside...

September 5, 2026

Cora Gold reports transformational H1 2026, Sanankoro advances toward construction

Cora Gold reports interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, highlighting a £15.7 million equity raise, a US$120 million gold stream, commencement of FEED and a 12,000-metre drilling programme at Sanankoro. Post-period, the Sanankoro II exploration permit was renewed as the project progresses toward construction...

September 4, 2026