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 Gold and Copper signs $240m loan facility for Tulu Kapi Gold Project

KEFI has completed final documentation for its US$240 million loan facility for the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia...

January 21, 2026

Firering updates on Limeco expansion, option exercise and leadership changes

Firering Strategic Minerals plc has commenced hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its Limeco operation in Zambia, marking a key step in expanding production capacity...

January 21, 2026

Jubilee Metals refocuses on Zambian copper as South African exit advances

Now focused on Zambia, Jubilee Metals is using cash from asset sales to grow its copper business and simplify its strategy...

January 20, 2026

Firering builds production base in Zambia as lithium interest returns

Firering advances lime output in Zambia while reviewing new opportunities at its lithium projects...

January 20, 2026

Elemental Royalty to participate in Renmark Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow

Elemental Royalty Corporation announced that it will participate in Renmark Financial Communications Inc.’s Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST...

January 20, 2026

Gold and silver hit records as tariff threat sparks flight to safety

Gold and silver hit record highs as investors reacted to renewed US tariff threats with a move into safe-haven assets...

January 19, 2026

Copper nears $13,000 amid dollar slide and tariff risk

Copper nears $13,000 as a weaker dollar and tariff uncertainty push the metal into focus for macro-aware investors...

January 19, 2026

Gold surges amid escalating trade tensions over Greenland

Gold prices hit new highs as investors seek protection amid rising trade risks...

January 19, 2026

Gold hits record high as investors seek safety amid trade risks

Surging prices confirm gold’s renewed role as a safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical and trade-related risks...

January 19, 2026

Oriole Resources publishes online presentation and Q&A recording

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR) announces that following its online presentation and Q&A session, a copy of the presentation and a recording of the event are now available...

January 19, 2026

Marshalls Plc delivers resilient performance in challenging markets

Marshalls reports adjusted profit before tax in line with market expectations, with group revenue of £632 million, up 2% year on year...

January 19, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources agrees MOU with Master Tyre for new carbon black substitute supply

Ferro-Alloy Resources has entered into a non-binding, non-exclusive memorandum of understanding with Qingdao Master Tyre Co., Ltd for the potential supply of up to 360,000 tonnes per year of a new carbon black substitute produced from high-carbon, low-vanadium waste rock at its Balasausqandiq project in Kazakhstan...

January 19, 2026

Elemental Royalty signs earn-in agreement with BHP in Serbia

Elemental Royalty Corporation has entered into a definitive option and earn-in agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP Group Limited covering three exploration licenses in Serbia’s Bor Mining District...

January 16, 2026

Tungsten is attracting fresh attention

Tungsten demand is rising in strategic sectors while new production remains limited, giving investors a reason to pay closer attention...

January 16, 2026

Great Western Mining’s new CEO on Nevada growth potential (LON:GWMO)

Edward Loye outlines why Great Western Mining’s Nevada portfolio stands out, highlighting tungsten as a near-term strategic priority alongside gold and copper exploration...

January 16, 2026

Vanadium gains strategic weight as market supply stays tight

Vanadium prices remain firm amid tight supply and growing demand from energy storage markets...

January 14, 2026

Copper pushes higher as supply strains reframe risk landscape

Prices have climbed as investors weigh persistent supply risks against accelerating long-term demand...

January 14, 2026

Graphite repositions for EV demand and supply chain shift

Graphite is undergoing a structural shift as EV battery demand rises and supply chains diversify beyond China...

January 14, 2026

KEFI finalises funding and begins full construction at Tulu Kapi gold project

KEFI has launched full construction of its Tulu Kapi gold mine, with financing secured and production targeted for 2026...

January 14, 2026

Equinox Gold targets North American growth after strategic reshaping in 2025

Equinox Gold sharpened its North American focus in 2025 through a major merger, asset sales and key project progress...

January 14, 2026

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Pharos Energy targets growth after pivotal 2025 (LON:PHAR)

21 January 2026

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall on record £42.5m Omantel contract win (LON:CER)

19 January 2026

Great Western Mining’s new CEO on Nevada growth potential (LON:GWMO)

16 January 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments Gains Strong Shareholder Backing Following 2025 Continuation Vote (LON:RECI)

14 January 2026

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NB Private Equity Partners 2025 CMD: good returns from low-risk PE model

10 December 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI): Investor Day: opportunities aplenty

2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments: What RECI brings to investors

15 September 2025

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

8 September 2025

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Ilika Plc: Solid-State Breakthroughs Put Stereax and Goliath in the Spotlight (Video)

23 January 2026

Drax expands FlexGen platform with Flexitricity acquisition

21 January 2026

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23 January 2026

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15 January 2026

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15 January 2026

Funds

ACG Metals positioned for strong cash generation and long-term value as copper production ramps up, highlights DIVI fund manager

6 February 2026

BlueNord ASA fund manager expects very substantial cash generation for years

6 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Zigup Plc (ZIG.L) Stock Analysis: Industrial Rental Services Giant with a 30% Upside Potential

6 February 2026

WH Smith PLC (SMWH.L) Investor Outlook: Navigating Potential Upside Amidst Market Challenges

6 February 2026

XPS Pensions Group PLC (XPS.L): Analyst Consensus Points to 29% Upside Potential for UK-Based Pension Specialist

6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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KEFI Gold and Copper signs $240m loan facility for Tulu Kapi Gold Project

KEFI has completed final documentation for its US$240 million loan facility for the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia...

January 21, 2026

Firering updates on Limeco expansion, option exercise and leadership changes

Firering Strategic Minerals plc has commenced hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its Limeco operation in Zambia, marking a key step in expanding production capacity...

January 21, 2026

Jubilee Metals refocuses on Zambian copper as South African exit advances

Now focused on Zambia, Jubilee Metals is using cash from asset sales to grow its copper business and simplify its strategy...

January 20, 2026

Firering builds production base in Zambia as lithium interest returns

Firering advances lime output in Zambia while reviewing new opportunities at its lithium projects...

January 20, 2026

Elemental Royalty to participate in Renmark Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow

Elemental Royalty Corporation announced that it will participate in Renmark Financial Communications Inc.’s Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST...

January 20, 2026

Gold and silver hit records as tariff threat sparks flight to safety

Gold and silver hit record highs as investors reacted to renewed US tariff threats with a move into safe-haven assets...

January 19, 2026

Copper nears $13,000 amid dollar slide and tariff risk

Copper nears $13,000 as a weaker dollar and tariff uncertainty push the metal into focus for macro-aware investors...

January 19, 2026

Gold surges amid escalating trade tensions over Greenland

Gold prices hit new highs as investors seek protection amid rising trade risks...

January 19, 2026

Gold hits record high as investors seek safety amid trade risks

Surging prices confirm gold’s renewed role as a safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical and trade-related risks...

January 19, 2026

Oriole Resources publishes online presentation and Q&A recording

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR) announces that following its online presentation and Q&A session, a copy of the presentation and a recording of the event are now available...

January 19, 2026

Marshalls Plc delivers resilient performance in challenging markets

Marshalls reports adjusted profit before tax in line with market expectations, with group revenue of £632 million, up 2% year on year...

January 19, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources agrees MOU with Master Tyre for new carbon black substitute supply

January 19, 2026

Elemental Royalty signs earn-in agreement with BHP in Serbia

January 16, 2026

Tungsten is attracting fresh attention

Tungsten demand is rising in strategic sectors while new production remains limited, giving investors a reason to pay closer attention...

January 16, 2026

Great Western Mining’s new CEO on Nevada growth potential (LON:GWMO)

Edward Loye outlines why Great Western Mining’s Nevada portfolio stands out, highlighting tungsten as a near-term strategic priority alongside gold and copper exploration...