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.

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi resettlement and equipment procurement

KEFI Gold & Copper reports progress on Tulu Kapi resettlement, procurement and construction, alongside updates on Saudi and exploration plans...

August 4, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Copper price rises as tight supply supports market outlook

Copper prices are rising as tighter supply, lower inventories and limited new production support the market outlook...

August 3, 2026

Gold gains as lower oil prices shift the rate outlook

Gold strengthened as lower oil prices and a weaker dollar reduced pressure from inflation and interest-rate expectations...

August 3, 2026

Vanadium demand broadens beyond steel

Vanadium combines established steel demand with growing exposure to grid-scale renewable energy storage...

August 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes start of 8,300m West Pilbara drill program

Alien Metals notes GreenTech has started an 8,300 metre drill programme at Whundo and Munni Munni in Western Australia...

August 3, 2026

Antofagasta to host Q&A video conference alongside 2026 half-year results

Antofagasta has provided details of its 2026 half-year results presentation materials and Q&A video conference...

August 3, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources appoints new CEO and advances US funding plans

Ferro-Alloy Resources has outlined progress on leadership, US government engagement, downstream partnerships and development opportunities at Balausa...

July 31, 2026

Elemental notes 32% increase in Karlawinda Gold Reserves

Capricorn Metals has increased Karlawinda’s Probable Mineral Reserve to 1.57 million ounces of gold, extending the mine’s estimated life to approximately 10 years. Elemental holds an uncapped 2% NSR royalty..

July 30, 2026

Gold gains attention as Fed decision reshapes interest rate expectations

Gold remains supported as markets reconsider the outlook for US interest rates following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision...

July 30, 2026

Anglo American interim EBITDA rises 35% to $4.0 billion

Anglo American reports 35% growth in underlying EBITDA, announces a Steelmaking Coal sale agreement and declares an interim dividend...

July 30, 2026

Alien Metals reports completion of Elizabeth Hill H1 2026 diamond drilling

Alien Metals says West Coast Silver has completed the H1 2026 diamond drilling programme at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia...

July 30, 2026

Oriole Resources’ Claire Bay discusses Mbe’s 1.66Moz gold resource and expansion potential

Executive Director Claire Bay discusses the updated Mbe Mineral Resource Estimate, further expansion potential and plans for extensional, infill and satellite-target exploration in Cameroon...

July 29, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper gains relevance as gold producers seek new resources

KEFI’s progress at Tulu Kapi could strengthen its position as gold producers look for development-ready assets...

July 29, 2026

Firering expands Limeco production capacity with third kiln start-up

Firering has started hot commissioning Limeco’s third kiln as it targets production above 200 tonnes per day and prepares a fourth kiln for commissioning...

July 29, 2026

Elemental Royalty expands copper exposure and adds scale

Elemental is expanding its copper position, increasing portfolio scale and adding a gold-backed digital dividend option...

July 29, 2026

Breedon Group appoints Louis Eperjesi as non-executive director

Breedon Group has appointed Louis Eperjesi as a non-executive director, with the appointment due to take effect in early 2027...

July 29, 2026

Glencore reports 15% rise in H1 copper production

Glencore has reported strong first-half production, left copper, zinc and nickel guidance unchanged, and lifted energy coal guidance mid-points...

July 29, 2026

Breedon Group reports 5% revenue growth, US and Ireland offset UK weakness

Breedon Group reported higher revenue, broadly flat underlying EBITDA and maintained its 2026 guidance, supported by growth in the US and Ireland...

July 29, 2026

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Oriole Resources’ Claire Bay discusses Mbe’s 1.66Moz gold resource and expansion potential

29 July 2026

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29 July 2026

RM plc CFO Simon Goodwin discusses Assessment growth, RM Ava and full-year outlook

24 July 2026

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24 July 2026

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24 July 2026

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4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

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13 July 2026

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

Green News

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

28 August 2026

CyanConnode sets out key dates for Esyasoft acquisition

27 August 2026

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14 August 2026

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31 July 2026

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30 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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20 July 2026

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20 July 2026

Valeura Energy Builds Cash Position as Bussabong Catalyst Approaches, Auctus Advisors

10 July 2026

Funds

BlackRock World Mining Trust: Copper, Gold and AI Are Rewriting the Mining Cycle (video)

28 August 2026

Emerging Markets Investing: FEML posts 67.6% one-year rise despite July dip

27 August 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations jumps 8.1% in July as catalysts build

27 August 2026

Asia Investment Trust (FAS) is up 5% in July as investors turn to value

27 August 2026

Fidelity European Trust gains 9.7% over 12 months as 3i boosts returns

27 August 2026

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FTSE 100 News

M&G Plc appoints Hitoshi Yamaguchi as Non-Executive Director

19 August 2026

Smith & Nephew CFO John Rogers to step down in September

19 August 2026

Smith & Nephew and Imperial College London open surgical robotics innovation centre

18 August 2026

Diageo to add Alex Keith to its Board of Directors

18 August 2026

UK Broker Ratings

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

Goodwin PLC (GDWN.L): Industrial Machinery Innovator with Robust Revenue Growth and High ROE

25 August 2026

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Basic Materials

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi resettlement and equipment procurement

KEFI Gold & Copper reports progress on Tulu Kapi resettlement, procurement and construction, alongside updates on Saudi and exploration plans...

August 4, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Copper price rises as tight supply supports market outlook

Copper prices are rising as tighter supply, lower inventories and limited new production support the market outlook...

August 3, 2026

Gold gains as lower oil prices shift the rate outlook

Gold strengthened as lower oil prices and a weaker dollar reduced pressure from inflation and interest-rate expectations...

August 3, 2026

Vanadium demand broadens beyond steel

Vanadium combines established steel demand with growing exposure to grid-scale renewable energy storage...

August 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes start of 8,300m West Pilbara drill program

Alien Metals notes GreenTech has started an 8,300 metre drill programme at Whundo and Munni Munni in Western Australia...

August 3, 2026

Antofagasta to host Q&A video conference alongside 2026 half-year results

Antofagasta has provided details of its 2026 half-year results presentation materials and Q&A video conference...

August 3, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources appoints new CEO and advances US funding plans

Ferro-Alloy Resources has outlined progress on leadership, US government engagement, downstream partnerships and development opportunities at Balausa...

July 31, 2026

Elemental notes 32% increase in Karlawinda Gold Reserves

July 30, 2026

Gold gains attention as Fed decision reshapes interest rate expectations

Gold remains supported as markets reconsider the outlook for US interest rates following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision...

July 30, 2026

Anglo American interim EBITDA rises 35% to $4.0 billion

Anglo American reports 35% growth in underlying EBITDA, announces a Steelmaking Coal sale agreement and declares an interim dividend...

July 30, 2026

Alien Metals reports completion of Elizabeth Hill H1 2026 diamond drilling

Alien Metals says West Coast Silver has completed the H1 2026 diamond drilling programme at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia...

July 30, 2026

Oriole Resources’ Claire Bay discusses Mbe’s 1.66Moz gold resource and expansion potential

Executive Director Claire Bay discusses the updated Mbe Mineral Resource Estimate, further expansion potential and plans for extensional, infill and satellite-target exploration in Cameroon...

July 29, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper gains relevance as gold producers seek new resources

KEFI’s progress at Tulu Kapi could strengthen its position as gold producers look for development-ready assets...

July 29, 2026

Firering expands Limeco production capacity with third kiln start-up

Firering has started hot commissioning Limeco’s third kiln as it targets production above 200 tonnes per day and prepares a fourth kiln for commissioning...