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.

Elemental Royalty to join Russell and S&P/TSX Gold Indexes

Elemental Royalty is expected to be added to the Russell 3000, Russell 2000 and S&P/TSX Global Gold Index, broadening its visibility among institutional and index-focused investors...

June 17, 2026

Total Graphite reviews asset options to sharpen development focus

Total Graphite has started a portfolio review as it assesses funding, partnership and asset options across its graphite projects...

June 17, 2026

Switch Metals begins maiden drilling at Issia project

Switch Metals has started its maiden drill programme at Issia, targeting tantalum and lithium prospects in Côte d'Ivoire...

June 17, 2026

Oriole Resources set to begin maiden drilling at Wapouzé limestone project

Oriole Resources is due to start a 1,000m maiden drilling programme at Wapouzé, supported by BCM International under a drill-for-equity agreement...

June 17, 2026

Switch Metals moves towards drilling as lithium market interest returns

Switch Metals prepares to drill lithium targets at Issia while advancing tantalum resource work in a recovering lithium market...

June 16, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights resource growth potential at Mbe gold project

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser says the completed Mbe South drilling programme supports confidence in resource growth, with further assays and an updated estimate expected to provide near-term investor focus...

June 15, 2026

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

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses the company’s fully funded Sanankoro Gold Project in Mali, its 12,000 metre drilling campaign, and plans to expand resources, optimise the mine plan and..

June 15, 2026

Copper gains as geopolitical risk eases

Copper’s rise shows how easing geopolitical risk and tight supply expectations are putting industrial metals back in focus...

June 15, 2026

Cora Gold positions Sanankoro for resource growth ahead of mine development

Cora Gold is preparing a 12,000-metre drilling programme at Sanankoro to expand resources, strengthen future mine planning and support longer-term growth beyond the initial development case...

June 15, 2026

Western Australia battery tender strengthens vanadium demand case

Western Australia’s large vanadium battery tender adds another signal that long-duration storage could become a meaningful driver of future vanadium demand...

June 12, 2026

Oriole Resources secures clearer control at Mbe gold project

Oriole Resources has confirmed 50% ownership of the Mbe gold project in Cameroon, giving investors a clearer view of its position in a key gold asset...

June 12, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper to host live investor discussion on 17 June 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc will host a live interactive discussion on the Engage Investor platform on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 16:00 BST. Shareholders and interested investors are invited..

June 12, 2026

Colour expertise supports James Cropper’s premium packaging position

James Cropper’s colour expertise supports its premium paper and packaging position by helping brands create distinctive, consistent and commercially relevant materials...

June 11, 2026

Firering’s Limeco project strengthens its role in Zambia’s mining supply chain

Firering’s Limeco project gives investors exposure to an essential industrial input used across Zambia’s mining supply chain...

June 11, 2026

Central Asia Metals reports stronger 2026 production and higher copper, zinc prices

Central Asia Metals said production rose across copper, zinc and lead in the first five months of 2026, with record copper prices supporting a profitable first half. The company remains..

June 10, 2026

Copper climbs as tight supply brings investors back to industrial metals

Copper is drawing renewed investor focus as falling inventories and supply risks offset mixed demand signals...

June 9, 2026

Gold gains as Iran deal hopes push energy prices lower

Gold rose as energy prices fell, showing investors are still seeking protection even as Iran deal hopes reduce supply risk in oil and gas markets...

June 9, 2026

Cora Gold Sanankoro Drilling Programme Highlights Resource Growth Potential, Cavendish

Cora Gold (LON:CORA) is moving into an important phase at its flagship Sanankoro gold project in Southern Mali, with the latest research note from Cavendish highlighting a substantial 2026 exploration..

June 9, 2026

Oriole Resources: Mbe Step-Out Drilling Sets Up a Bigger Resource Moment (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser says the completed step-out drilling at Mbe South could translate into a meaningful increase in the current resource, with five holes still awaiting assays and..

June 9, 2026

Alien Metals highlights stronger portfolio performance in 2025 results

Alien Metals reported a transformational 2025, with joint ventures reducing funding needs, high-grade silver results at Elizabeth Hill, continued strong economics at Hancock, and renewed momentum across its diversified minerals..

June 9, 2026

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Q&As

Firering Strategic Minerals’ Vassilios Carellas discusses Limeco growth plans

4 June 2026

DynaResource CEO Rohan Hazelton outlines Q1 growth and 2026 exploration plans

4 June 2026

Douglas Grant, Manx Financial CEO, on 2025 results, deposit growth and 2026 outlook

4 June 2026

EDX Medical targets AIM growth with ultra-accurate cancer diagnostics

20 May 2026

Likewise CEO Tony Brewer on supply chain, growth and logistics investment

20 May 2026

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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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BrokerTalk

Hercules Plc reports robust FY25 growth, says latest SP Angel research note

25 May 2026

Sintana Energy enters a high-impact drilling phase, Auctus Advisors

21 May 2026

Finseta fundraising supports European growth plans, says Shore Capital

20 May 2026

Alien Metals looks well supported by GreenTech progress, says Turner Pope

20 May 2026

Cora Gold Fully Funded to Development as Sanankoro Takes Major Step Forward, Says Cavendish

19 May 2026

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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FTSE 100 News

Rio Tinto maintains 2026 guidance as iron ore sales and lithium output rise

15 July 2026

Barratt Redrow reports FY26 trading update and launches £386m buyback

15 July 2026

BP expects stronger Q2 2026 margins as net debt falls

14 July 2026

Taylor Wimpey appoints Sarah Warby as independent non-executive director

14 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

Dr. Martens PLC (DOCS.L) Stock Analysis: Unveiling a 32.5% Potential Upside for Investors

23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

Basic Materials

Elemental Royalty to join Russell and S&P/TSX Gold Indexes

Elemental Royalty is expected to be added to the Russell 3000, Russell 2000 and S&P/TSX Global Gold Index, broadening its visibility among institutional and index-focused investors...

June 17, 2026

Total Graphite reviews asset options to sharpen development focus

Total Graphite has started a portfolio review as it assesses funding, partnership and asset options across its graphite projects...

June 17, 2026

Switch Metals begins maiden drilling at Issia project

Switch Metals has started its maiden drill programme at Issia, targeting tantalum and lithium prospects in Côte d'Ivoire...

June 17, 2026

Oriole Resources set to begin maiden drilling at Wapouzé limestone project

Oriole Resources is due to start a 1,000m maiden drilling programme at Wapouzé, supported by BCM International under a drill-for-equity agreement...

June 17, 2026

Switch Metals moves towards drilling as lithium market interest returns

Switch Metals prepares to drill lithium targets at Issia while advancing tantalum resource work in a recovering lithium market...

June 16, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights resource growth potential at Mbe gold project

June 15, 2026

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

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses the company’s fully funded Sanankoro Gold Project in Mali, its 12,000 metre drilling campaign, and plans to expand resources, optimise the mine plan and advance towards construction...

June 15, 2026

Copper gains as geopolitical risk eases

Copper’s rise shows how easing geopolitical risk and tight supply expectations are putting industrial metals back in focus...

June 15, 2026

Cora Gold positions Sanankoro for resource growth ahead of mine development

Cora Gold is preparing a 12,000-metre drilling programme at Sanankoro to expand resources, strengthen future mine planning and support longer-term growth beyond the initial development case...

June 15, 2026

Western Australia battery tender strengthens vanadium demand case

Western Australia’s large vanadium battery tender adds another signal that long-duration storage could become a meaningful driver of future vanadium demand...

June 12, 2026

Oriole Resources secures clearer control at Mbe gold project

Oriole Resources has confirmed 50% ownership of the Mbe gold project in Cameroon, giving investors a clearer view of its position in a key gold asset...

June 12, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper to host live investor discussion on 17 June 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc will host a live interactive discussion on the Engage Investor platform on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 16:00 BST. Shareholders and interested investors are invited to register and submit questions in advance or during the event...

June 12, 2026

Colour expertise supports James Cropper’s premium packaging position

James Cropper’s colour expertise supports its premium paper and packaging position by helping brands create distinctive, consistent and commercially relevant materials...

June 11, 2026

Firering’s Limeco project strengthens its role in Zambia’s mining supply chain

Firering’s Limeco project gives investors exposure to an essential industrial input used across Zambia’s mining supply chain...

June 11, 2026

Central Asia Metals reports stronger 2026 production and higher copper, zinc prices

Central Asia Metals said production rose across copper, zinc and lead in the first five months of 2026, with record copper prices supporting a profitable first half. The company remains on track to meet full-year guidance and expects exploration results from Kazakhstan in Q3...

June 10, 2026

Copper climbs as tight supply brings investors back to industrial metals

Copper is drawing renewed investor focus as falling inventories and supply risks offset mixed demand signals...

June 9, 2026

Gold gains as Iran deal hopes push energy prices lower

Gold rose as energy prices fell, showing investors are still seeking protection even as Iran deal hopes reduce supply risk in oil and gas markets...

June 9, 2026

Cora Gold Sanankoro Drilling Programme Highlights Resource Growth Potential, Cavendish

June 9, 2026

Oriole Resources: Mbe Step-Out Drilling Sets Up a Bigger Resource Moment (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser says the completed step-out drilling at Mbe South could translate into a meaningful increase in the current resource, with five holes still awaiting assays and an updated mineral resource estimate expected early in Q3. With BCM International now holding 50% of Mbe, the project is moving into a sharper resource-growth phase...

June 9, 2026

Alien Metals highlights stronger portfolio performance in 2025 results

June 9, 2026