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.

KEFI secures BCM to power Tulu Kapi launch

KEFI Gold and Copper plc is advancing its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia by partnering with BCM Group, enhancing financial stability and project execution...

May 1, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Advances Balasausqandiq Project as R&D Focus Sharpens – Shore Capital

The plant will now focus on R&D to accelerate the completion and optimisation of the ongoing feasibility study, including the development of markets for the group’s carbon black substitute (CBS)..

May 1, 2025

Endeavour Mining Plc reports record Q1 free cash flow, confirms FY25 guidance

Endeavour Mining plc reports robust Q1 2025 results, with $613M adjusted EBITDA and record free cash flow. Explore their operational success and future growth plans...

May 1, 2025

Zambia’s quicklime catalyst ignites Firering’s strategic growth

Firering Strategic Minerals is rapidly advancing in the industrial minerals sector, with its Limeco project in Zambia achieving key production milestones to meet rising demand...

April 30, 2025

Kore Potash Plc raises US$10.1 Million for Kola Construction (LON:KP2)

Kore Potash with 97% ownership of the Kola Potash Project and Dougou Extension Potash Project in the Sintoukola Basin, provides its quarterly update for the period ended 31 March..

April 30, 2025

Jubilee Metals nears completion of high-grade copper trials at Roan

Jubilee Metals Group Plc (LON:JLP) is nearing the completion of high-grade copper ore trials at its Roan Concentrator, aiming to boost copper production significantly...

April 30, 2025

Hill & Smith PLC Chris McLeish New Group’s Chief Financial Officer

Chris McLeish will become the Group's Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director. He is expected to join Hill & Smith on 13 October 2025...

April 30, 2025

Glencore Plc reports lower Q1 copper output; Maintains production guidance

Glencore Plc's Q1 2025 production report reveals significant changes, including a projected decrease in energy coal and strong expectations for copper production growth...

April 30, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources advances with carbon black breakthrough

Ferro-Alloy Resources Limited presents its 2024 financial results, focusing on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project and promising advancements in carbon black substitutes...

April 30, 2025

Jubilee Metals accelerates PGM growth with strategic new partnership

Jubilee Metals is making decisive moves to unlock greater value from its booming chrome operations, and a fresh alliance with a leading PGM producer signals a sharp upward shift in..

April 29, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper advances Tulu Kapi with BCM Partnership

KEFI Gold and Copper plc has welcomed BCM Group as a Project syndicate member, enhancing its Tulu Kapi Gold project and securing vital funding commitments...

April 28, 2025

Demand accelerates for next-generation energy solutions

The global vanadium market is transforming, led by steel demand and booming vanadium battery applications...

April 25, 2025

DynaResource, Inc. CEO Rohan Hazelton on Higher Gold Recovery Rate Test Success

DynaResource, Inc's CEO Rohan Hazelton reveals groundbreaking gold recovery advancements at the San José de Gracia project, increasing rates from 70% to up to 95%...

April 25, 2025

BSF Enterprise Plc accelerates commercialisation prospects with ground-breaking collaboration

Lab-Grown Leather Ltd is transitioning its lab-grown leather technology from lab-scale to future products in a major step towards commercialization...

April 25, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals Quicklime Purity Breakthrough Opens Doors to New Markets (Video)

Vassilios Carellas outlines why this purity level matters not just for metallurgical applications, but also for expansion into fertilisers and the gold mining industry..

April 25, 2025

SigmaRoc and Adaptavate partner on carbon-reducing wallboards

SigmaRoc and Adaptavate are partnering to revolutioniSe low-carbon construction, combining expertise to scale sustainable solutions and enhance circular building materials...

April 25, 2025

Copper rally gains ground on trade truce signals

Investor confidence in copper is rallying as geopolitical shifts signal a potential resurgence for industrial metals, driving prices to three-week highs...

April 24, 2025

Anglo American Plc reports mixed results amid portfolio shift

Anglo American plc reports strong Q1 2025 production, highlighting successes in copper and iron ore while advancing its portfolio simplification and growth strategies...

April 24, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals raises Limeco stake as quicklime output grows

Firering Strategic Minerals plc boosts its stake in Limeco Resources to 20.5%, enhancing its quicklime production and critical mineral exploration strategy...

April 24, 2025

Tirupati Graphite stays on course for growth

Tirupati Graphite is poised for growth despite temporary production challenges, showcasing strategic planning and resilience to enhance its global graphite market presence...

April 23, 2025

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23 January 2025

ME Group International – What’s driving their growth? Fund manager views

22 January 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO on vanadium, carbon black substitute and future plans (LON:FAR)

17 January 2025

Hercules Site Services: Record 2024 results and ambitious plans for 2025 (LON:HERC)

15 January 2025

Ilika CEO on Stereax batteries commissioning and future plans (LON:IKA)

15 January 2025

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Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

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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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Union Jack Oil’s Moccasin Success Strengthens US Growth – SP Angel

26 February 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals Fires Up First Gasifier – Shard Capital

21 February 2025

Begbies Traynor: Resilient, Undervalued, and Poised for Growth – Equity Development

20 February 2025

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19 February 2025

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17 February 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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FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices support sentiment and miners lead gains

30 March 2026

FTSE 100 falls as rising oil prices and gilt yields weigh on sentiment

27 March 2026

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30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

Basic Materials

KEFI secures BCM to power Tulu Kapi launch

KEFI Gold and Copper plc is advancing its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia by partnering with BCM Group, enhancing financial stability and project execution...

May 1, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Advances Balasausqandiq Project as R&D Focus Sharpens – Shore Capital

The plant will now focus on R&D to accelerate the completion and optimisation of the ongoing feasibility study, including the development of markets for the group’s carbon black substitute (CBS) product...

May 1, 2025

Endeavour Mining Plc reports record Q1 free cash flow, confirms FY25 guidance

Endeavour Mining plc reports robust Q1 2025 results, with $613M adjusted EBITDA and record free cash flow. Explore their operational success and future growth plans...

May 1, 2025

Zambia’s quicklime catalyst ignites Firering’s strategic growth

Firering Strategic Minerals is rapidly advancing in the industrial minerals sector, with its Limeco project in Zambia achieving key production milestones to meet rising demand...

April 30, 2025

Kore Potash Plc raises US$10.1 Million for Kola Construction (LON:KP2)

Kore Potash with 97% ownership of the Kola Potash Project and Dougou Extension Potash Project in the Sintoukola Basin, provides its quarterly update for the period ended 31 March..

April 30, 2025

Jubilee Metals nears completion of high-grade copper trials at Roan

Jubilee Metals Group Plc (LON:JLP) is nearing the completion of high-grade copper ore trials at its Roan Concentrator, aiming to boost copper production significantly...

April 30, 2025

Hill & Smith PLC Chris McLeish New Group’s Chief Financial Officer

Chris McLeish will become the Group's Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director. He is expected to join Hill & Smith on 13 October 2025...

April 30, 2025

Glencore Plc reports lower Q1 copper output; Maintains production guidance

Glencore Plc's Q1 2025 production report reveals significant changes, including a projected decrease in energy coal and strong expectations for copper production growth...

April 30, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources advances with carbon black breakthrough

Ferro-Alloy Resources Limited presents its 2024 financial results, focusing on the Balasausqandiq vanadium project and promising advancements in carbon black substitutes...

April 30, 2025

Jubilee Metals accelerates PGM growth with strategic new partnership

April 29, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper advances Tulu Kapi with BCM Partnership

KEFI Gold and Copper plc has welcomed BCM Group as a Project syndicate member, enhancing its Tulu Kapi Gold project and securing vital funding commitments...

April 28, 2025

Demand accelerates for next-generation energy solutions

The global vanadium market is transforming, led by steel demand and booming vanadium battery applications...

April 25, 2025

DynaResource, Inc. CEO Rohan Hazelton on Higher Gold Recovery Rate Test Success

DynaResource, Inc's CEO Rohan Hazelton reveals groundbreaking gold recovery advancements at the San José de Gracia project, increasing rates from 70% to up to 95%...

April 25, 2025

BSF Enterprise Plc accelerates commercialisation prospects with ground-breaking collaboration

Lab-Grown Leather Ltd is transitioning its lab-grown leather technology from lab-scale to future products in a major step towards commercialization...

April 25, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals Quicklime Purity Breakthrough Opens Doors to New Markets (Video)

Vassilios Carellas outlines why this purity level matters not just for metallurgical applications, but also for expansion into fertilisers and the gold mining industry..

April 25, 2025

SigmaRoc and Adaptavate partner on carbon-reducing wallboards

SigmaRoc and Adaptavate are partnering to revolutioniSe low-carbon construction, combining expertise to scale sustainable solutions and enhance circular building materials...

April 25, 2025

Copper rally gains ground on trade truce signals

Investor confidence in copper is rallying as geopolitical shifts signal a potential resurgence for industrial metals, driving prices to three-week highs...

April 24, 2025

Anglo American Plc reports mixed results amid portfolio shift

Anglo American plc reports strong Q1 2025 production, highlighting successes in copper and iron ore while advancing its portfolio simplification and growth strategies...

April 24, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals raises Limeco stake as quicklime output grows

Firering Strategic Minerals plc boosts its stake in Limeco Resources to 20.5%, enhancing its quicklime production and critical mineral exploration strategy...

April 24, 2025

Tirupati Graphite stays on course for growth

Tirupati Graphite is poised for growth despite temporary production challenges, showcasing strategic planning and resilience to enhance its global graphite market presence...

April 23, 2025