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.

Discover Glencore plc's 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and responsible practices in their global operations...

May 17, 2024

Fresnillo Plc 7.0% potential upside indicated by Barclays

May 9, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 9.2% potential upside indicated by Barclays

May 9, 2024

Glencore PLC 19.0% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

May 9, 2024

Mondi Plc 8.2% potential upside indicated by RBC Capital Markets

May 9, 2024

Endeavour Mining PLC 31.4% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

May 9, 2024

Fresnillo Plc 1.1% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

May 3, 2024

Glencore PLC 14.2% potential upside indicated by Barclays

May 3, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 9.6% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

May 3, 2024

Endeavour Mining PLC 31.7% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

May 3, 2024

Mondi Plc stronger order books leading to higher sales

Mondi plc provides an update on trading for Q1 2024, showcasing improved market conditions and performance across its paper grades and packaging operations...

May 3, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 9.8% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

April 26, 2024

Fresnillo Plc -2.7% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

April 26, 2024

Fresnillo Plc -2.7% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

April 26, 2024

Anglo American rejects BHP Proposal

Anglo American rejects BHP's unsolicited offer as significantly undervaluing the company. Chairman Stuart Chambers emphasizes the company's strong prospects...

April 26, 2024

Fresnillo PLC reports Q1 production with Silver production slightly up

Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) has released its first quarter production report, showing silver production slightly up and gold production slightly lower. CEO Octavio Alvídrez highlights safety and efficiency priorities for 2024...

April 24, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 12.7% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

April 19, 2024

Antofagasta Plc reports copper and gold production down in Q1 2024, molybdenum up

Antofagasta PLC (LON:ANTO) announced its Q1 2024 production report. Lower grades impacted copper production, but growth projects are underway...

April 17, 2024

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20 December 2024

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13 January 2026

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13 January 2026

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13 January 2026

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Broker Notes, Comments and Analysis

Anglo American plc 14.9% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

May 17, 2024

Glencore PLC 11.1% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

May 17, 2024

Glencore publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

Discover Glencore plc's 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and responsible practices in their global operations...

May 17, 2024

Fresnillo Plc 7.0% potential upside indicated by Barclays

May 9, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 9.2% potential upside indicated by Barclays

May 9, 2024

Glencore PLC 19.0% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

May 9, 2024

Mondi Plc 8.2% potential upside indicated by RBC Capital Markets

May 9, 2024

Endeavour Mining PLC 31.4% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

May 9, 2024

Fresnillo Plc 1.1% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

May 3, 2024

Glencore PLC 14.2% potential upside indicated by Barclays

May 3, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 9.6% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

May 3, 2024

Endeavour Mining PLC 31.7% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

May 3, 2024

Mondi Plc stronger order books leading to higher sales

Mondi plc provides an update on trading for Q1 2024, showcasing improved market conditions and performance across its paper grades and packaging operations...

May 3, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 9.8% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

April 26, 2024

Fresnillo Plc -2.7% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

April 26, 2024

Fresnillo Plc -2.7% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

April 26, 2024

Anglo American rejects BHP Proposal

Anglo American rejects BHP's unsolicited offer as significantly undervaluing the company. Chairman Stuart Chambers emphasizes the company's strong prospects...