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 breaks $3,500 as investors flee dollar turmoil

Gold's surge past $3,500 per ounce reflects a global shift towards safe-haven assets amid U.S. financial uncertainty and political turmoil. Investors seek stability...

Copper rises on dollar drop amid trade war tensions

Investor interest in copper is rising as prices increase on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, driven by a weaker US dollar and ongoing US-China tensions...

Zotefoams: Expanding beyond the core

Zotefoams plc has released its 2024 Annual Report and details for the 2025 AGM set for May 22, 2025. Discover key insights and compliance updates here...

Vanadium enabling innovation in industry and energy

Discover the vital role of vanadium, a powerful transition metal, in industries like steelmaking and energy storage, driving innovation for a sustainable future...

Jubilee Metals Ramps Up Chrome and PGM Output – Zeus Capital

The analyst has revised its full-year production guidance upwards, signalling a strong operational performance that is expected to boost its bottom line..

General Helium to Meet Explosive Growth in Helium Demand 

Demand for Helium could exceed 322 million cubic meters by 2035, up from approximately 176 million cubic meters in 2024..

Rio Tinto reports solid Q1 despite iron ore disruption

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has unveiled its Q1 2025 production results, showcasing operational strengths despite weather-related challenges in key areas...

Fresnillo Plc publishes its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) has announced the availability of its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, along with details about the 2025 Annual General Meeting...

Jubilee Metals lifts FY2025 chrome and PGM guidance after strong Q3

Jubilee Metals Group reports impressive Q3 FY2025 results, showcasing substantial growth in chrome and PGM production in South Africa...

KEFI Gold and Copper set to trigger full launch at Tulu Kapi

Kefi Gold and Copper is nearing a critical launch for its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, signaling a transformative phase for investors and stakeholders alike...

Tirupati Graphite set for production uplift at Vatomina

Tirupati Graphite is poised for a production surge at its Vatomina project in Madagascar, leveraging strong drill results and strategic operational improvements...

Limestone in every moment of your day

Discover the vital role of limestone in our daily lives, from enhancing technology and food safety to supporting sustainable practices and modern conveniences...

New alliance powers Jubilee’s next surge in PGM output

Jubilee Metals is set to enhance its platinum group metal output significantly without any new investments, thanks to a strategic partnership that optimises surplus resources...

Copper rallies on eased tariffs and US supply tension

Investor sentiment in the copper market is surging as the U.S. softens technology tariffs, sparking optimism and rising prices amid evolving trade dynamics...

Hochschild Mining signs biodiversity agreement with Smithsonian for Inmaculada mine

Hochschild Mining partners with the Smithsonian National Zoo to enhance biodiversity conservation at its Inmaculada mine in Peru, promoting sustainable practices...

Endeavour Mining Plc Q1 2025 Results due 1st May

Endeavour Mining plc is set to unveil its Q1 2025 financial results on May 1, 2025, at 8:30 am EST. Join the conference call for insights and Q&A...

Dr Mathews Phosa named Jubilee Metals’ new Chairperson

Jubilee Metals Group announces leadership changes as Ollie Oliveira retires as chairperson, with Dr. Mathews Phosa stepping in, ensuring continuity in governance...

Switch Metals CEO Karl Akueson on Tantalum Project Outlook (LON:SWT)

Discover the insights from Switch Metals Plc CEO Karl Akueson on the company's mission in Côte d'Ivoire, ethical mining practices, and future plans...

Vanadium emerges as the key to long-term energy storage

Vanadium is transitioning from a steel industry staple to a key player in renewable energy...

Anglo American Plc updates on sale of steelmaking coal business to Peabody

Anglo American plc updates on Peabody Energy's acquisition of its Australian coal mines and progress on operations at the Moranbah North mine following a recent incident...
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Gold breaks $3,500 as investors flee dollar turmoil

Gold's surge past $3,500 per ounce reflects a global shift towards safe-haven assets amid U.S. financial uncertainty and political turmoil. Investors seek stability...

Copper rises on dollar drop amid trade war tensions

Investor interest in copper is rising as prices increase on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, driven by a weaker US dollar and ongoing US-China tensions...

Zotefoams: Expanding beyond the core

Zotefoams plc has released its 2024 Annual Report and details for the 2025 AGM set for May 22, 2025. Discover key insights and compliance updates here...

Vanadium enabling innovation in industry and energy

Discover the vital role of vanadium, a powerful transition metal, in industries like steelmaking and energy storage, driving innovation for a sustainable future...

Jubilee Metals Ramps Up Chrome and PGM Output – Zeus Capital

The analyst has revised its full-year production guidance upwards, signalling a strong operational performance that is expected to boost its bottom line..

General Helium to Meet Explosive Growth in Helium Demand 

Demand for Helium could exceed 322 million cubic meters by 2035, up from approximately 176 million cubic meters in 2024..

Rio Tinto reports solid Q1 despite iron ore disruption

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has unveiled its Q1 2025 production results, showcasing operational strengths despite weather-related challenges in key areas...

Fresnillo Plc publishes its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) has announced the availability of its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, along with details about the 2025 Annual General Meeting...

Jubilee Metals lifts FY2025 chrome and PGM guidance after strong Q3

Jubilee Metals Group reports impressive Q3 FY2025 results, showcasing substantial growth in chrome and PGM production in South Africa...

KEFI Gold and Copper set to trigger full launch at Tulu Kapi

Kefi Gold and Copper is nearing a critical launch for its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, signaling a transformative phase for investors and stakeholders alike...

Tirupati Graphite set for production uplift at Vatomina

Tirupati Graphite is poised for a production surge at its Vatomina project in Madagascar, leveraging strong drill results and strategic operational improvements...

Limestone in every moment of your day

Discover the vital role of limestone in our daily lives, from enhancing technology and food safety to supporting sustainable practices and modern conveniences...

New alliance powers Jubilee’s next surge in PGM output

Jubilee Metals is set to enhance its platinum group metal output significantly without any new investments, thanks to a strategic partnership that optimises surplus resources...

Copper rallies on eased tariffs and US supply tension

Investor sentiment in the copper market is surging as the U.S. softens technology tariffs, sparking optimism and rising prices amid evolving trade dynamics...

Hochschild Mining signs biodiversity agreement with Smithsonian for Inmaculada mine

Hochschild Mining partners with the Smithsonian National Zoo to enhance biodiversity conservation at its Inmaculada mine in Peru, promoting sustainable practices...

Endeavour Mining Plc Q1 2025 Results due 1st May

Endeavour Mining plc is set to unveil its Q1 2025 financial results on May 1, 2025, at 8:30 am EST. Join the conference call for insights and Q&A...

Dr Mathews Phosa named Jubilee Metals’ new Chairperson

Jubilee Metals Group announces leadership changes as Ollie Oliveira retires as chairperson, with Dr. Mathews Phosa stepping in, ensuring continuity in governance...

Switch Metals CEO Karl Akueson on Tantalum Project Outlook (LON:SWT)

Discover the insights from Switch Metals Plc CEO Karl Akueson on the company's mission in Côte d'Ivoire, ethical mining practices, and future plans...

Vanadium emerges as the key to long-term energy storage

Vanadium is transitioning from a steel industry staple to a key player in renewable energy...

Anglo American Plc updates on sale of steelmaking coal business to Peabody

Anglo American plc updates on Peabody Energy's acquisition of its Australian coal mines and progress on operations at the Moranbah North mine following a recent incident...
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