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.

Griffin Mining resumes share buy-back programme

Griffin Mining Limited reinstitutes its share buy-back programme, planning to acquire up to 10 million shares through market purchases until December 2025...

June 18, 2025

Jubilee Metals’ strategic chrome sale fuels copper focus (LON:JLP)

Jubilee Metals Group's CEO, Leon Coetzee, discusses the company's strategic decision to divest its chrome and PGM operations for up to $90 million, enhancing their Zambia copper growth strategy...

June 17, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources advances strategic Balasausqandiq partnership

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing its strategic ambitions through a key partnership with CC6 on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project, enhancing its market position...

June 17, 2025

Copper shows composure in a week few expected calm

Copper markets are showing unexpected stability amid geopolitical tensions and mixed economic signals, signaling new opportunities for savvy investors...

June 16, 2025

Glencore Plc Viterra-Bunge Merger to close in early July

Glencore Plc has announced that the merger of Viterra and Bunge meets all regulatory requirements, set to finalise in early July...

June 16, 2025

Limestone moves beneath Zambia’s copper revival

In Zambia's Copperbelt, limestone is pivotal for copper production. Quicklime, derived from this resource, enhances mining efficiency amidst rising demand...

June 13, 2025

Graphite’s steady rise as a cornerstone of the storage economy

Graphite is crucial to the energy transition, powering lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage. Learn why this mineral is key for investors...

June 12, 2025

Gold’s strategic ascent boosts high-grade producers

Global gold prices soared to historic highs in June 2025, driven by increased demand from investors and central banks seeking safety amid uncertainty...

June 11, 2025

Ironveld Plc raises £900k to ramp-up production for larger offtakers (LON:IRON)

Ironveld plc has successfully raised £900,000 to enhance its mining operations and meet rising demand for strategic metals, signaling robust shareholder confidence...

June 11, 2025

Copper’s critical role in a greener future

Copper is essential for a sustainable future, powering electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Discover how Arc Minerals is leading copper exploration for a greener world...

June 11, 2025

Gold prices rise on reserve demand

Gold prices are climbing as central banks increase their reserves and investors seek safety amid ongoing global uncertainty...

June 11, 2025

Tulu Kapi Gold project gains momentum amid positive results

KEFI Gold and Copper is advancing its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, backed by strong funding, government support, and a clear roadmap for production...

June 10, 2025

Jubilee Metals to divest South African assets in R1.6 billion deal

Jubilee Metals Group has accepted a binding R1.6 billion offer for its South African chrome and platinum group metals assets, signaling a strategic pivot toward its Zambian copper projects...

June 10, 2025

Vanadium’s rise in renewables and mining boom

Discover how vanadium is transforming from a niche alloy to a crucial player in future energy systems, drawing significant investor interest and reshaping industry dynamics...

June 10, 2025

Lime demand heats up as gold extraction ramps higher

As global gold mining surges, lime emerges as a vital yet often overlooked component in the extraction process, presenting unique investment opportunities...

June 10, 2025

Hochschild Mining Plc to pause Mara Rosa processing for six weeks

Hochschild Mining PLC updates on its Mara Rosa operation, detailing challenges from seasonal rainfall and contractor issues affecting production and costs...

June 10, 2025

Great Western Mining outlines drill plans after £1.25m placing

Great Western Mining Corporation Plc (LON:GWMO, Euronext Growth – 8GW), which is exploring multiple precious and critical mineral prospects in the Walker Lane Trend of Nevada, USA, has announced the..

June 10, 2025

Jubilee Metals sells SA assets to power copper pivot

Jubilee Metals Group is transforming its future by accepting a $90 million offer for its South African operations, focusing on lucrative copper projects in Zambia...

June 6, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Makes Strategic Progress Toward Vanadium Development – Panmure Liberum

Ferro-Alloy Resources has entered a key framework agreement with Chinese engineering giant CC6 for Phase 1 of its flagship vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

June 6, 2025

Safe haven surge sends gold to multi-year highs

As global economic uncertainty drives investors toward safe havens, gold and silver are surging, highlighting their appeal as protective and strategic assets...

June 6, 2025

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Firering Strategic Minerals on Fundraising and Limeco Outlook (LON:FRG)

2 April 2025

One Health Group CEO on AIM listing, £7.8m raise and NHS support plans (LON:OHGR)

26 March 2025

Tekmar Group Plc: Bold Strategy, M&A, and Strong Pipeline Drive Growth (CEO Q&A)

14 March 2025

Volta Finance: Strong 2024, Positive 2025 outlook (LON:VTA)

6 March 2025

itim Group CFO Ian Hayes on EBITDA growth, new contracts and 2025 outlook

6 March 2025

Hardman & Co

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust FY’26 results: look to future realisations

11 June 2026

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 results: Looking to future realisations

29 May 2026

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

17 April 2026

Green News

Ilika raises £4.56m in oversubscribed placing and subscription

3 July 2026

Ilika launches Retail Offer to raise up to £0.5 Million

3 July 2026

Net Zero Infrastructure appoints Clear Capital Markets as broker

1 July 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

30 June 2026

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Quadrise Signs Key Agreement as MSC Trial Nears – Shore Capital

3 April 2025

Pharos Energy positioned for 2025 growth following solid 2024 performance

2 April 2025

Pharos Energy Eyes Future Growth and 5.6% Dividend Yield – Shore Capital

27 March 2025

Arbuthnot Banking Group Delivers Solid Results with Resilient Growth – Shore Capital

27 March 2025

Quadrise Charts a Confident Course Towards Clean Marine Fuel – Shore Capital

27 March 2025

Funds

TEAM plc completes acquisition of EPIC Book

1 July 2026

Geiger Counter reports 21.6% NAV increase in interim results

30 June 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations outperforms amid China’s tech revival (LON: FCSS)

30 June 2026

Fidelity Asian Values sees investors rotate into Asian small-cap value

30 June 2026

Fidelity European Trust outperforms on technology and utilities strength (LON: FEV)

30 June 2026

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FIRSTGROUP PLC ORD 5P (FGP.L)

30 June 2026

Goodwin PLC (GDWN.L) Stock Analysis: Unpacking 27.5% Revenue Growth in the Industrials Sector

30 June 2026

CHEMRING GROUP PLC ORD 1P (CHG.L)

30 June 2026

Hilton Food Group PLC (HFG.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating High Dividend Yields and Growth Prospects

30 June 2026

Auction Technology Group PLC (ATG.L): Investor Outlook Reveals 28% Potential Upside in the Evolving Online Auction Space

30 June 2026

Basic Materials

Griffin Mining resumes share buy-back programme

Griffin Mining Limited reinstitutes its share buy-back programme, planning to acquire up to 10 million shares through market purchases until December 2025...

June 18, 2025

Jubilee Metals’ strategic chrome sale fuels copper focus (LON:JLP)

Jubilee Metals Group's CEO, Leon Coetzee, discusses the company's strategic decision to divest its chrome and PGM operations for up to $90 million, enhancing their Zambia copper growth strategy...

June 17, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources advances strategic Balasausqandiq partnership

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing its strategic ambitions through a key partnership with CC6 on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project, enhancing its market position...

June 17, 2025

Copper shows composure in a week few expected calm

Copper markets are showing unexpected stability amid geopolitical tensions and mixed economic signals, signaling new opportunities for savvy investors...

June 16, 2025

Glencore Plc Viterra-Bunge Merger to close in early July

Glencore Plc has announced that the merger of Viterra and Bunge meets all regulatory requirements, set to finalise in early July...

June 16, 2025

Limestone moves beneath Zambia’s copper revival

In Zambia's Copperbelt, limestone is pivotal for copper production. Quicklime, derived from this resource, enhances mining efficiency amidst rising demand...

June 13, 2025

Graphite’s steady rise as a cornerstone of the storage economy

Graphite is crucial to the energy transition, powering lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage. Learn why this mineral is key for investors...

June 12, 2025

Gold’s strategic ascent boosts high-grade producers

Global gold prices soared to historic highs in June 2025, driven by increased demand from investors and central banks seeking safety amid uncertainty...

June 11, 2025

Ironveld Plc raises £900k to ramp-up production for larger offtakers (LON:IRON)

Ironveld plc has successfully raised £900,000 to enhance its mining operations and meet rising demand for strategic metals, signaling robust shareholder confidence...

June 11, 2025

Copper’s critical role in a greener future

Copper is essential for a sustainable future, powering electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Discover how Arc Minerals is leading copper exploration for a greener world...

June 11, 2025

Gold prices rise on reserve demand

Gold prices are climbing as central banks increase their reserves and investors seek safety amid ongoing global uncertainty...

June 11, 2025

Tulu Kapi Gold project gains momentum amid positive results

KEFI Gold and Copper is advancing its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, backed by strong funding, government support, and a clear roadmap for production...

June 10, 2025

Jubilee Metals to divest South African assets in R1.6 billion deal

Jubilee Metals Group has accepted a binding R1.6 billion offer for its South African chrome and platinum group metals assets, signaling a strategic pivot toward its Zambian copper projects...

June 10, 2025

Vanadium’s rise in renewables and mining boom

Discover how vanadium is transforming from a niche alloy to a crucial player in future energy systems, drawing significant investor interest and reshaping industry dynamics...

June 10, 2025

Lime demand heats up as gold extraction ramps higher

As global gold mining surges, lime emerges as a vital yet often overlooked component in the extraction process, presenting unique investment opportunities...

June 10, 2025

Hochschild Mining Plc to pause Mara Rosa processing for six weeks

Hochschild Mining PLC updates on its Mara Rosa operation, detailing challenges from seasonal rainfall and contractor issues affecting production and costs...

June 10, 2025

Great Western Mining outlines drill plans after £1.25m placing

June 10, 2025

Jubilee Metals sells SA assets to power copper pivot

Jubilee Metals Group is transforming its future by accepting a $90 million offer for its South African operations, focusing on lucrative copper projects in Zambia...

June 6, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Makes Strategic Progress Toward Vanadium Development – Panmure Liberum

Ferro-Alloy Resources has entered a key framework agreement with Chinese engineering giant CC6 for Phase 1 of its flagship vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

June 6, 2025

Safe haven surge sends gold to multi-year highs

As global economic uncertainty drives investors toward safe havens, gold and silver are surging, highlighting their appeal as protective and strategic assets...

June 6, 2025