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.

Gold poised at the edge of policy pivot

Gold is setting up for a policy‑driven move as growth concerns and rate‑cut expectations converge...

November 10, 2025

Gold moves into rare territory as investor focus shifts

Gold has broken above $4,000 per ounce as weakening dollar dynamics and shifting Fed expectations prompt investors to reassess portfolio risk and safe-haven allocations...

November 10, 2025

Copper prices rise as China’s economic signals hint at demand turning point

Copper prices are rising as fresh data from China suggests early signs of stabilising demand that could reset the cycle...

November 10, 2025

Gold prices climb as macro signals shift beneath the surface

Gold prices are climbing as shifting macro signals prompt investors to rethink where it fits in a changing multi-asset landscape...

November 7, 2025

Gold gains momentum amid dollar weakness and rate cut bets

Gold is gaining traction as the dollar weakens and rate‑cut expectations rise, offering investors a timely diversification tool...

November 7, 2025

A Zambian lime producer meeting industrial-grade standards at scale

Limeco Resources is producing export-grade Quick Lime from Lusaka with cleaner technology and a direct line into regional industrial markets...

November 6, 2025

Vanadium poised for a shift in critical‑mineral dynamics

Vanadium is moving beyond steel and emerging as a potential enabler of long‑duration energy storage...

November 5, 2025

A new dimension emerges at Huntoon for Great Western Mining

Great Western Mining is redefining Huntoon as a multi-metal project with copper, tungsten and zinc...

November 5, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £1.24m through share issue backed by key investors

Ferro-Alloy Resources has raised £1.24 million through the issue of 20.6 million new shares at 6p each, supported by strategic shareholder Vision Blue Resources and company directors...

November 5, 2025

Tirupati Graphite advances offtake discussions for Madagascar flake graphite

Tirupati Graphite has made significant progress in its ongoing offtake supply process for battery-grade flake graphite from its Vatomina mine in Madagascar...

November 4, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources: Enhanced returns for Balasausqandiq vanadium project

Ferro-Alloy Resources has agreed reduced-cost construction terms and substantial financing plans for its Balasausqandiq vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

November 4, 2025

The Vanadium Opportunity

Vanadium is being overlooked by the majors, but smaller players are already capturing its growing strategic value...

November 3, 2025

Asian equities find renewed footing as tech tailwinds and trade signals align

Asian equities are gaining traction as AI momentum builds and trade sentiment improves, creating clearer long‑term signals for investors...

November 3, 2025

ADX Energy Plans Extensive 2026 Drilling and Testing Campaign in Upper Austria

ADX Energy will restart Welchau-1 testing and launch multi-well gas and oil drilling across Upper Austria in 2026...

November 3, 2025

Gold’s position in a changing landscape

Gold is moving from peripheral hedge to core allocation as structural demand and policy shifts converge...

November 3, 2025

Copper’s tight supply narrative gains weight despite industrial softness

Copper’s outlook is tightening behind the scenes, as weak demand meets shrinking supply and structural demand drivers stay firmly in place...

November 3, 2025

Gold prices climb as dollar softens and physical demand tightens

Gold prices climb as dollar softens and physical demand tightens, signalling a shift in long-term positioning...

November 3, 2025

Fresnillo to acquire Probe Gold in C$780 million all-cash deal

Fresnillo plc has agreed to acquire 100% of Probe Gold Inc. for C$3.65 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately C$780 million (US$560 million)...

October 31, 2025

The material every gold miner now depends on

A core industrial input is reshaping the cost structure and compliance strategy of modern gold mining...

October 30, 2025

Gold prices climb as trade sentiment shifts and rate bets rebalance

Gold edges higher as shifting rate expectations and trade signals reposition the metal back into focus...

October 30, 2025

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Gold poised at the edge of policy pivot

Gold is setting up for a policy‑driven move as growth concerns and rate‑cut expectations converge...

November 10, 2025

Gold moves into rare territory as investor focus shifts

Gold has broken above $4,000 per ounce as weakening dollar dynamics and shifting Fed expectations prompt investors to reassess portfolio risk and safe-haven allocations...

November 10, 2025

Copper prices rise as China’s economic signals hint at demand turning point

Copper prices are rising as fresh data from China suggests early signs of stabilising demand that could reset the cycle...

November 10, 2025

Gold prices climb as macro signals shift beneath the surface

Gold prices are climbing as shifting macro signals prompt investors to rethink where it fits in a changing multi-asset landscape...

November 7, 2025

Gold gains momentum amid dollar weakness and rate cut bets

Gold is gaining traction as the dollar weakens and rate‑cut expectations rise, offering investors a timely diversification tool...

November 7, 2025

A Zambian lime producer meeting industrial-grade standards at scale

Limeco Resources is producing export-grade Quick Lime from Lusaka with cleaner technology and a direct line into regional industrial markets...

November 6, 2025

Vanadium poised for a shift in critical‑mineral dynamics

Vanadium is moving beyond steel and emerging as a potential enabler of long‑duration energy storage...

November 5, 2025

A new dimension emerges at Huntoon for Great Western Mining

Great Western Mining is redefining Huntoon as a multi-metal project with copper, tungsten and zinc...

November 5, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £1.24m through share issue backed by key investors

Ferro-Alloy Resources has raised £1.24 million through the issue of 20.6 million new shares at 6p each, supported by strategic shareholder Vision Blue Resources and company directors...

November 5, 2025

Tirupati Graphite advances offtake discussions for Madagascar flake graphite

Tirupati Graphite has made significant progress in its ongoing offtake supply process for battery-grade flake graphite from its Vatomina mine in Madagascar...

November 4, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources: Enhanced returns for Balasausqandiq vanadium project

Ferro-Alloy Resources has agreed reduced-cost construction terms and substantial financing plans for its Balasausqandiq vanadium project in Kazakhstan...

November 4, 2025

The Vanadium Opportunity

Vanadium is being overlooked by the majors, but smaller players are already capturing its growing strategic value...

November 3, 2025

Asian equities find renewed footing as tech tailwinds and trade signals align

Asian equities are gaining traction as AI momentum builds and trade sentiment improves, creating clearer long‑term signals for investors...

November 3, 2025

ADX Energy Plans Extensive 2026 Drilling and Testing Campaign in Upper Austria

ADX Energy will restart Welchau-1 testing and launch multi-well gas and oil drilling across Upper Austria in 2026...

November 3, 2025

Gold’s position in a changing landscape

Gold is moving from peripheral hedge to core allocation as structural demand and policy shifts converge...

November 3, 2025

Copper’s tight supply narrative gains weight despite industrial softness

Copper’s outlook is tightening behind the scenes, as weak demand meets shrinking supply and structural demand drivers stay firmly in place...

November 3, 2025

Gold prices climb as dollar softens and physical demand tightens

Gold prices climb as dollar softens and physical demand tightens, signalling a shift in long-term positioning...

November 3, 2025

Fresnillo to acquire Probe Gold in C$780 million all-cash deal

Fresnillo plc has agreed to acquire 100% of Probe Gold Inc. for C$3.65 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately C$780 million (US$560 million)...