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.

Total Graphite advances Mozambique graphite strategy as battery demand builds

Total Graphite is accelerating its Mozambique graphite plans as it reviews development, funding and partnership options for its Montepuez and Balama Central projects...

June 29, 2026

Firering’s Limeco exposure puts essential industrial demand in focus

Firering’s Limeco exposure combines limestone resources, processing capacity and growing product sales in a market supported by essential industrial demand...

June 29, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights limestone optionality in Cameroon

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser explains how the Wapouzé limestone project could diversify the company’s Cameroon portfolio, support gold exploration funding, and create potential royalty income through future industry partnerships...

June 29, 2026

Ferrexpo updates on funding plans ahead of AGM

Ferrexpo says it continues operating under severe wartime constraints in Ukraine, with one pellet line still running and products exported to Europe and the Middle East. The miner has sold..

June 29, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco stake and updates on kiln commissioning

Firering Strategic Minerals has lifted its Limeco interest to 45% and reported continued progress at the Zambia-based lime operation...

June 29, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to operational readiness

KEFI has signed a US$400 million mining services contract with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering mining fleet supply, local operator training and full mining..

June 26, 2026

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones asset is a clear copper revenue opportunity

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones royalty gives the company a share of revenue from an operating copper-molybdenum mine in Chile, with added potential from exploration across the royalty area...

June 25, 2026

Anglo American and Codelco complete agreement for Chile copper mine plan

Anglo American has completed a definitive agreement with Codelco for a joint mine plan at Los Bronces and Andina in Chile...

June 24, 2026

Vanadium’s expanding role in the critical minerals supply chain

Vanadium is drawing investor attention as a critical mineral with exposure to steel, infrastructure and the emerging need for long-duration energy storage...

June 23, 2026

Quicklime market growth is being driven by cement, steel and infrastructure demand

Quicklime and limestone demand is rising as cement, steel, construction, infrastructure and environmental markets expand...

June 23, 2026

Graphite supply risk moves into sharper focus

Graphite is gaining attention as battery demand rises, supply remains concentrated and buyers look for secure alternatives...

June 23, 2026

Oriole Resources Wapouzé Could Turn Limestone into a Funding Lever for Cameroon Gold Growth (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser explains why Wapouzé could add a new layer to the company’s investment case. The limestone project has moved quickly into drilling, with BCM supporting the..

June 23, 2026

Copper supply tightness builds a stronger price case

Copper is gaining support from falling inventories, tariff risk and tighter available supply, giving investors a clearer price case...

June 22, 2026

Gold gains as investors reassess safe-haven demand and rate risks

Gold rebounds as investors maintain interest in defensive assets while tracking US-Iran talks, oil prices and rate expectations...

June 22, 2026

Oriole Resources begins maiden drilling programme at Wapouzé limestone project

Oriole Resources has started a maiden 1,000m drilling programme at Wapouzé in Cameroon, with first results supporting further resource work...

June 22, 2026

KEFI signs US$400m mining services contract for Tulu Kapi

KEFI has signed a mining services agreement with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering fleet provision, operator training and mining operations over the initial nine-year..

June 19, 2026

Elemental Royalty publishes 2026 Asset Handbook and launches updated website

lemental Royalty has published its 2026 Royalty Asset Handbook, launched an updated corporate website, and will join Renmark’s Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow on July 13, 2026...

June 19, 2026

Alien Metals notes West Coast Silver review of Elizabeth Hill Silver Project

Alien Metals notes West Coast Silver’s technical review of the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, which identifies geological similarities with 5-element silver systems and supports further district-scale exploration. Alien holds a..

June 18, 2026

Hill & Smith prepares US dollar reporting transition with historic comparatives

Hill & Smith has provided historic comparative financial data in US dollars ahead of its planned change in reporting currency...

June 18, 2026

Firering advances African quicklime strategy with clear revenue focus

Firering is focused on scaling quicklime production at Limeco in Zambia, with investor attention now on execution, customers and cash generation...

June 17, 2026

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Q&As

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro on Sanankoro drilling campaign and fully funded development plans

15 June 2026

Corero Network Security’s Carl Herberger outlines software-only DDoS protection strategy

15 June 2026

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall discusses record orders and Omantel contract

11 June 2026

Diverse Income Trust: UK equity outlook and reconstruction proposal (LON:DIVI)

11 June 2026

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses Stereax revenues and Goliath opportunities

4 June 2026

Hardman & Co

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13 July 2026

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

Green News

Firering Strategic Minerals sets revised AGM date

24 July 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals starts hot commissioning of third Limeco kiln

22 July 2026

Total Graphite advances Madagascar optimisation and Mozambique development

17 July 2026

Quadrise Retail Offer raises £0.4 million

14 July 2026

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9 June 2026

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9 June 2026

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28 May 2026

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Funds

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive 2026 returns

24 July 2026

Law Debenture outperforms benchmark in strong first half

24 July 2026

Fidelity Special Values sees compelling opportunities in UK mid and small caps

22 July 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations outperforms as AI holdings drive positive returns (LON: FCSS)

22 July 2026

Fidelity Asian Values share price rises 10% as value rotation gathers pace (LON: FAS)

22 July 2026

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GSK filing accepted by EMA for Bexsero booster label update

20 July 2026

Experian reports 7% organic revenue growth in first quarter

16 July 2026

DCC reports year-on-year growth in first quarter

16 July 2026

Convatec names NED and outlines CFO transition

15 July 2026

UK Broker Ratings

Syncona Limited (SYNC.L) Stock Analysis: Eyeing an 88.79% Potential Upside

23 July 2026

Spire Healthcare Group PLC (SPI.L): Navigating the Healthcare Landscape with a 15% Upside

23 July 2026

Sirius Real Estate (SRE.L): An Investor’s Guide to Its 28% Upside Potential and Strong Dividend Yield

23 July 2026

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Basic Materials

Total Graphite advances Mozambique graphite strategy as battery demand builds

Total Graphite is accelerating its Mozambique graphite plans as it reviews development, funding and partnership options for its Montepuez and Balama Central projects...

June 29, 2026

Firering’s Limeco exposure puts essential industrial demand in focus

Firering’s Limeco exposure combines limestone resources, processing capacity and growing product sales in a market supported by essential industrial demand...

June 29, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights limestone optionality in Cameroon

June 29, 2026

Ferrexpo updates on funding plans ahead of AGM

Ferrexpo says it continues operating under severe wartime constraints in Ukraine, with one pellet line still running and products exported to Europe and the Middle East. The miner has sold its vessel Iron Destiny, boosted cash runway estimates beyond August 2026, and is preparing a possible US$100 million equity raise amid ongoing funding and legal challenges...

June 29, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco stake and updates on kiln commissioning

Firering Strategic Minerals has lifted its Limeco interest to 45% and reported continued progress at the Zambia-based lime operation...

June 29, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to operational readiness

KEFI has signed a US$400 million mining services contract with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering mining fleet supply, local operator training and full mining operations...

June 26, 2026

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones asset is a clear copper revenue opportunity

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones royalty gives the company a share of revenue from an operating copper-molybdenum mine in Chile, with added potential from exploration across the royalty area...

June 25, 2026

Anglo American and Codelco complete agreement for Chile copper mine plan

Anglo American has completed a definitive agreement with Codelco for a joint mine plan at Los Bronces and Andina in Chile...

June 24, 2026

Vanadium’s expanding role in the critical minerals supply chain

Vanadium is drawing investor attention as a critical mineral with exposure to steel, infrastructure and the emerging need for long-duration energy storage...

June 23, 2026

Quicklime market growth is being driven by cement, steel and infrastructure demand

Quicklime and limestone demand is rising as cement, steel, construction, infrastructure and environmental markets expand...

June 23, 2026

Graphite supply risk moves into sharper focus

Graphite is gaining attention as battery demand rises, supply remains concentrated and buyers look for secure alternatives...

June 23, 2026

Oriole Resources Wapouzé Could Turn Limestone into a Funding Lever for Cameroon Gold Growth (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser explains why Wapouzé could add a new layer to the company’s investment case. The limestone project has moved quickly into drilling, with BCM supporting the programme and the potential for a future cement-sector partnership or royalty-style structure that could help fund Oriole’s wider gold ambitions...

June 23, 2026

Copper supply tightness builds a stronger price case

Copper is gaining support from falling inventories, tariff risk and tighter available supply, giving investors a clearer price case...

June 22, 2026

Gold gains as investors reassess safe-haven demand and rate risks

Gold rebounds as investors maintain interest in defensive assets while tracking US-Iran talks, oil prices and rate expectations...

June 22, 2026

Oriole Resources begins maiden drilling programme at Wapouzé limestone project

Oriole Resources has started a maiden 1,000m drilling programme at Wapouzé in Cameroon, with first results supporting further resource work...

June 22, 2026

KEFI signs US$400m mining services contract for Tulu Kapi

KEFI has signed a mining services agreement with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering fleet provision, operator training and mining operations over the initial nine-year mine life...

June 19, 2026

Elemental Royalty publishes 2026 Asset Handbook and launches updated website

lemental Royalty has published its 2026 Royalty Asset Handbook, launched an updated corporate website, and will join Renmark’s Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow on July 13, 2026...