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.

ARC Minerals updates on Zambian mining licences with JV partner Anglo American

ARC Minerals Ltd updates on mining license approvals for its Anglo American JV in Zambia, a key step in copper exploration efforts...

January 15, 2025

Rio Tinto Plc 2025 dividend schedule and key event dates

Discover Rio Tinto plc's (LON:RIO) key financial and corporate event dates for 2025, including dividend announcements and annual general meetings...

January 2, 2025

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...

December 19, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 26.7% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

Rio Tinto plc with ticker (LON:RIO) now has a potential upside of 26.7% according to Jefferies.RIO.LJefferies set a target price of 6,400 GBX for the company, which when compared to..

December 11, 2024

Rio Tinto’s investor seminar highlights strategy for growth and decarbonisation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) unveils its 2024 strategies at the Investor Seminar in London, focusing on diversified growth, energy transition, and ESG goals...

December 4, 2024

Anglo American completes deal to add Serpentina iron ore resource at Minas-Rio

Anglo American completes its integration of Vale's Serpentina iron ore into the Minas-Rio project, enhancing premium iron ore production in Brazil...

December 3, 2024

ARC Minerals receives further Anglo JV payment of $1 million

ARC Minerals Ltd receives a USD 1M payment from Anglo American JV, advancing the May 2022 agreement with subsidiary Unico Minerals Ltd...

November 28, 2024

Anglo American plc -13.3% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Anglo American plc with ticker (LON:AAL) now has a potential downside of -13.3% according to Berenberg Bank.AAL.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 2,100 GBX for the company, which when..

November 25, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 24.6% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Rio Tinto plc with ticker (LON:RIO) now has a potential upside of 24.6% according to Berenberg Bank.RIO.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 6,200 GBX for the company, which when..

November 25, 2024

Fresnillo Plc 11.0% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Fresnillo Plc with ticker (LON:FRES) now has a potential upside of 11.0% according to Berenberg Bank.FRES.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 720 GBX for the company, which when compared..

November 25, 2024

Anglo American sells steelmaking coal business to Peabody for $4.9 billion

Anglo American has entered agreements to sell its steelmaking coal business to Peabody Energy for up to $4.9 billion, streamlining its portfolio...

November 25, 2024

Fresnillo Plc 14.6% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Fresnillo Plc with ticker (LON:FRES) now has a potential upside of 14.6% according to Berenberg Bank.FRES.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 720 GBX for the company, which when compared..

November 15, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 31.3% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Rio Tinto plc with ticker (LON:RIO) now has a potential upside of 31.3% according to Berenberg Bank.RIO.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 6,200 GBX for the company, which when..

November 15, 2024

Anglo American plc -6.0% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Anglo American plc with ticker (LON:AAL) now has a potential downside of -6.0% according to Berenberg Bank.AAL.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 2,100 GBX for the company, which when..

November 15, 2024

Croda International reports Q3 sales growth and maintains FY24 profit outlook

Croda International Plc's Q3 2024 sales rose to £407m, up 5% year-on-year. Despite currency challenges, full-year profit outlook remains steady...

November 11, 2024

Anglo American plc -13.5% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Anglo American plc with ticker (LON:AAL) now has a potential downside of -13.5% according to Berenberg Bank.AAL.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 2,100 GBX for the company, which when..

November 4, 2024

Fresnillo Plc -1.1% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Fresnillo Plc with ticker (LON:FRES) now has a potential downside of -1.1% according to Berenberg Bank.FRES.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 720 GBX for the company, which when compared..

November 4, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 23.3% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Rio Tinto plc with ticker (LON:RIO) now has a potential upside of 23.3% according to Berenberg Bank.RIO.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 6,200 GBX for the company, which when..

November 4, 2024

Anglo American Plc to sell 33.3% minority interest in Jellinba

Anglo American agrees to sell its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah Group to Zashvin Pty Ltd for A$1.6 billion, aiming for completion in Q2 2025...

November 4, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 23.9% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Rio Tinto plc with ticker (LON:RIO) now has a potential upside of 23.9% according to Berenberg Bank.RIO.LBerenberg Bank set a target price of 6,200 GBX for the company, which when..

October 21, 2024

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20 November 2024

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19 November 2024

Jubilee Metals Q&A on Copper Growth, Power Stability and FY25 Outlook (LON:JLP)

19 November 2024

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15 November 2024

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3 August 2026

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14 August 2026

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28 August 2026

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27 August 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations jumps 8.1% in July as catalysts build

27 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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Basic Materials

ARC Minerals updates on Zambian mining licences with JV partner Anglo American

ARC Minerals Ltd updates on mining license approvals for its Anglo American JV in Zambia, a key step in copper exploration efforts...

January 15, 2025

Rio Tinto Plc 2025 dividend schedule and key event dates

Discover Rio Tinto plc's (LON:RIO) key financial and corporate event dates for 2025, including dividend announcements and annual general meetings...

January 2, 2025

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...

December 19, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 26.7% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

December 11, 2024

Rio Tinto’s investor seminar highlights strategy for growth and decarbonisation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) unveils its 2024 strategies at the Investor Seminar in London, focusing on diversified growth, energy transition, and ESG goals...