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.

Anglo American shareholders approve merger with Teck to form Anglo Teck

Anglo American has confirmed that shareholders voted in favour of the resolutions required to implement its merger of equals with Teck Resources Limited...

December 10, 2025

Tirupati Graphite raises £3.1 million to support refinancing and restart plans

Tirupati Graphite has received £3.1 million in financing commitments through new convertible loan notes and a conditional placing, forming part of a wider refinancing plan...

December 10, 2025

Graphite is shifting from oversupplied material to strategic bottleneck

Graphite is shifting from oversupply to long-term shortage, with supply outside China struggling to keep pace with rising battery demand...

December 9, 2025

Vanadium’s steady shift from steel to storage

Vanadium is building a second market beyond steel as grid-scale batteries gain traction...

December 9, 2025

Copper prices climb as physical market tightens

Copper’s price breakout hints at a deeper structural shift that could reshape long-term investor positioning...

December 8, 2025

Investor positioning in gold points to shifting expectations on policy

Gold is gaining attention as investors prepare for a potential Fed rate cut and reposition for a softer dollar...

December 8, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper advances financing for Tulu Kapi as full funding package nears completion

KEFI Gold and Copper has reported further progress on financing for the Tulu Kapi Gold Project, confirming debt documentation for US$240 million is ready for execution and detailing steps to secure the remaining equity-risk capital...

December 8, 2025

Record‑setting copper prices signal a strained global metal market

Copper is entering a new phase of supply tension and strategic importance, with implications that stretch far beyond the latest price move...

December 8, 2025

Gold edges upward as rate expectations tilt more dovish

Gold may be regaining appeal as a strategic safe‑haven amid dollar weakness and rising odds of Fed easing...

December 8, 2025

Copper has moved from industrial metal to strategic asset

Copper is being repriced as a critical input to global infrastructure, and long-term investors are paying attention...

December 5, 2025

Elemental Royalty agrees option deal with First Quantum for Hachita project

Elemental Royalty has signed an option agreement with First Quantum Minerals for the Hachita project in New Mexico, providing execution and option payments of more than US$800,000 over five years and future royalty rights...

December 5, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £1.55m through new share issue

Ferro-Alloy Resources has raised £1.55m through the issue of 28.18 million new ordinary shares at 5.5p each, with subscriptions from investors, directors and strategic shareholder Vision Blue Resources...

December 5, 2025

Empire Metals wins Exploration Discovery of the Year for Pitfield titanium project

Empire Metals has received the Exploration Discovery of the Year Award at Resourcing Tomorrow in London for its Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia...

December 5, 2025

How lime is embedded in steel and resource supply chains

Lime is a critical but under-recognised input in steelmaking, mineral extraction, and infrastructure, with enduring industrial relevance...

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto reports initial Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for new lithium assets

Rio Tinto has released initial Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for seven lithium assets acquired through the Arcadium Lithium purchase...

December 4, 2025

Vanadium’s strategic relevance keeps gaining ground

Vanadium is becoming a backbone of energy infrastructure and long-duration storage, offering investors a rare blend of strategic relevance and long-term resilience...

December 3, 2025

Graphite supply chains are shifting from mining to manufacturing

Graphite is becoming less about extraction and more about production, as battery-grade processing takes centre stage...

December 2, 2025

Endeavour Mining sets five year target to discover up to 15Moz

Endeavour Mining has outlined a five year exploration plan aiming to discover 12 to 15 million ounces of mineral resources at a cost below 40 dollars per ounce...

December 2, 2025

Tight supply conditions push copper into sharper investor focus

Copper’s record high reflects rising supply pressure and sustained demand across energy and infrastructure sectors...

December 1, 2025

Shifting market assumptions breathe life into gold

Gold is moving with purpose as rate cut expectations and risk fatigue reshape investor positioning...

December 1, 2025

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Ilika plc: A New Era in Solid-State Battery Innovation – 2024 Investor Presentation

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ICG Enterprise Trust: Navigating Resilience and Growth in Private Equity Performance

20 November 2025

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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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31 December 2025

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Strix Group Sharpens Focus on Shareholder Value and Debt Reduction – Equity Development

26 November 2025

Ampeak Energy Shows Expanding Potential at Uskmouth, Longspur Research

17 November 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals Secures Settlement Funds to Boost Limeco Option – Shard Capital

17 November 2025

Finseta Enhances Financial Flexibility Following Loan Restructuring – Shore Capital

17 November 2025

Likewise Group Maintains Strong Growth Momentum, Says Zeus Capital

14 November 2025

Funds

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (JEDT) Latest Research, January 2026

8 January 2026

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8 January 2026

Emerging Markets investment trust outperforms, supported by mining exposure (LON:FEML)

7 January 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations highlights improving long-term market outlook

6 January 2026

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Smithson Investment Trust PLC (SSON.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating High RSI and Minimal Dividend Yield

8 January 2026

Supermarket Income REIT PLC ORD (SUPR.L): A Stable Dividend Yield of 7.59% with Modest Upside Potential

8 January 2026

Syncona Limited (SYNC.L) Stock Analysis: Exploring a Promising 108.68% Potential Upside

8 January 2026

SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP.L) Stock Analysis: Unpacking a 52-Week High Amidst Analyst Mixed Signals

8 January 2026

SIRIUS REAL ESTATE LD ORD NPV (SRE.L) Stock Analysis: Exploring a 24% Potential Upside for Investors

8 January 2026

May 19, 2025

Anglo American shareholders approve merger with Teck to form Anglo Teck

Anglo American has confirmed that shareholders voted in favour of the resolutions required to implement its merger of equals with Teck Resources Limited...

December 10, 2025

Tirupati Graphite raises £3.1 million to support refinancing and restart plans

Tirupati Graphite has received £3.1 million in financing commitments through new convertible loan notes and a conditional placing, forming part of a wider refinancing plan...

December 10, 2025

Graphite is shifting from oversupplied material to strategic bottleneck

Graphite is shifting from oversupply to long-term shortage, with supply outside China struggling to keep pace with rising battery demand...

December 9, 2025

Vanadium’s steady shift from steel to storage

Vanadium is building a second market beyond steel as grid-scale batteries gain traction...

December 9, 2025

Copper prices climb as physical market tightens

Copper’s price breakout hints at a deeper structural shift that could reshape long-term investor positioning...

December 8, 2025

Investor positioning in gold points to shifting expectations on policy

Gold is gaining attention as investors prepare for a potential Fed rate cut and reposition for a softer dollar...

December 8, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper advances financing for Tulu Kapi as full funding package nears completion

December 8, 2025

Record‑setting copper prices signal a strained global metal market

Copper is entering a new phase of supply tension and strategic importance, with implications that stretch far beyond the latest price move...

December 8, 2025

Gold edges upward as rate expectations tilt more dovish

Gold may be regaining appeal as a strategic safe‑haven amid dollar weakness and rising odds of Fed easing...

December 8, 2025

Copper has moved from industrial metal to strategic asset

Copper is being repriced as a critical input to global infrastructure, and long-term investors are paying attention...

December 5, 2025

Elemental Royalty agrees option deal with First Quantum for Hachita project

December 5, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £1.55m through new share issue

December 5, 2025

Empire Metals wins Exploration Discovery of the Year for Pitfield titanium project

Empire Metals has received the Exploration Discovery of the Year Award at Resourcing Tomorrow in London for its Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia...

December 5, 2025

How lime is embedded in steel and resource supply chains

Lime is a critical but under-recognised input in steelmaking, mineral extraction, and infrastructure, with enduring industrial relevance...

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto reports initial Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for new lithium assets

Rio Tinto has released initial Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for seven lithium assets acquired through the Arcadium Lithium purchase...

December 4, 2025

Vanadium’s strategic relevance keeps gaining ground

Vanadium is becoming a backbone of energy infrastructure and long-duration storage, offering investors a rare blend of strategic relevance and long-term resilience...

December 3, 2025

Graphite supply chains are shifting from mining to manufacturing

Graphite is becoming less about extraction and more about production, as battery-grade processing takes centre stage...

December 2, 2025

Endeavour Mining sets five year target to discover up to 15Moz

Endeavour Mining has outlined a five year exploration plan aiming to discover 12 to 15 million ounces of mineral resources at a cost below 40 dollars per ounce...