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.

Firering targets Copperbelt demand With Zambia quicklime expansion

Firering is scaling local quicklime production in Zambia to serve Copperbelt demand and build a broader industrial minerals platform...

July 9, 2026

Alien Metals reports high-grade silver intersections at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted new diamond and reverse circulation drilling results from the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, including high-grade silver intersections...

July 9, 2026

Graphite’s essential role in batteries, electronics and industry

Graphite is a key material for batteries, electronics and industry, with value linked to quality, processing standards and reliable supply...

July 8, 2026

Alien Metals’ Georgina Basin Move Opens a New Copper-Uranium Growth Front (video)

Bruce Garlick, Executive Chairman of Alien Metals, discusses the proposed acquisition of the Georgina Basin Copper Gold Project and why he believes it adds a highly prospective new copper, uranium..

July 8, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq project strengthens Kazakhstan’s vanadium opportunity

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s growing role in strategic vanadium supply and EU-linked critical raw materials cooperation...

July 7, 2026

Oriole Resources Senala JV Unlocks Funded Drilling as Mbe Builds Scale in Cameroon (video)

Oriole Resources CFO Bob Smeeton discusses the newly signed joint venture agreement with AGEM, a Managem subsidiary, and what it means for renewed drilling at the Senala orogenic gold project...

July 7, 2026

Lithium supply shifts put battery metals back in focus

Lithium’s rebound from recent lows highlights renewed attention on supply security, battery demand and the role of energy storage in shaping the next phase of the market...

July 7, 2026

Victrex reports 18% Q3 revenue growth and maintains full-year guidance

Victrex reported 18% third-quarter revenue growth, supported by higher volumes, and said full-year guidance remains unchanged...

July 7, 2026

Alien Metals to acquire Georgina Basin copper-gold project and announce board changes

Alien Metals has agreed a conditional acquisition of the Georgina Basin IOCG project and outlined related board, management and funding updates...

July 7, 2026

James Cropper to publish audited results on 15 July 2026

James Cropper will announce audited year-end results on 15 July 2026...

July 7, 2026

KEFI sets out funding and governance priorities as Tulu Kapi advances

KEFI Gold and Copper has set out how funding, governance, succession planning and remuneration disclosure are being aligned with the next stages of Tulu Kapi development...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources completes Senala joint venture agreement

Oriole Resources has completed a joint venture agreement for Senala, with a planned US$2 million exploration programme expected to start in August 2026...

July 6, 2026

Atlas Metals Group advances acquisition of UPSA and targets completion in late 2026

Atlas Metals Group says its proposed acquisition of UPSA remains on track, with completion targeted for late 2026 subject to approvals...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources updates MB01-S drilling results and resource outlook at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported final step-out drilling results from MB01-S in Cameroon, supporting a potential resource expansion and updated MRE later in Q3 2026...

July 6, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech technical appointment ahead of West Pilbara drilling

Alien Metals has noted GreenTech Metals’ appointment of Rachel Backus as Chief Geologist as the company expands its technical team ahead of major drilling at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni and..

July 6, 2026

Firering builds its growth case around Zambia lime production

Firering is building its growth strategy around Limeco, a Zambian lime operation tied to copper-sector demand and broader industrial use...

July 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech drilling plans at Munni Munni and Whundo

Alien Metals notes GreenTech Metals has outlined mobilisation, drilling and survey plans across the Munni Munni and Whundo projects in Western Australia...

July 3, 2026

Elemental Royalty gains attention as credit capacity strengthens growth options

Elemental Royalty is gaining attention after expanding its credit facility and drawing renewed interest in its royalty-based mining exposure...

July 2, 2026

James Cropper secures debt refinancing and improved funding flexibility

James Cropper has completed a debt refinancing that adds invoice discounting capacity, extends loan maturities and supports liquidity...

July 2, 2026

Reabold Resources well positioned after 2025 results and £4.2m raise (LON: RBD)

Reabold Resources financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 now available...

July 1, 2026

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Q&As

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

15 June 2026

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15 June 2026

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

15 June 2026

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15 June 2026

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall discusses record orders and Omantel contract

11 June 2026

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4 August 2026

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3 August 2026

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13 July 2026

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30 June 2026

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24 June 2026

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28 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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14 August 2026

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31 July 2026

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Cora Gold Sanankoro Drilling Programme Highlights Resource Growth Potential, Cavendish

9 June 2026

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9 June 2026

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28 May 2026

Funds

BlackRock World Mining Trust: Copper, Gold and AI Are Rewriting the Mining Cycle (video)

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

Fidelity European Trust gains 9.7% over 12 months as 3i boosts returns

27 August 2026

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5 August 2026

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5 August 2026

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4 August 2026

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4 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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Basic Materials

Firering targets Copperbelt demand With Zambia quicklime expansion

Firering is scaling local quicklime production in Zambia to serve Copperbelt demand and build a broader industrial minerals platform...

July 9, 2026

Alien Metals reports high-grade silver intersections at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted new diamond and reverse circulation drilling results from the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, including high-grade silver intersections...

July 9, 2026

Graphite’s essential role in batteries, electronics and industry

Graphite is a key material for batteries, electronics and industry, with value linked to quality, processing standards and reliable supply...

July 8, 2026

Alien Metals’ Georgina Basin Move Opens a New Copper-Uranium Growth Front (video)

Bruce Garlick, Executive Chairman of Alien Metals, discusses the proposed acquisition of the Georgina Basin Copper Gold Project and why he believes it adds a highly prospective new copper, uranium and IOCG exploration front to the company’s portfolio...

July 8, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq project strengthens Kazakhstan’s vanadium opportunity

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s growing role in strategic vanadium supply and EU-linked critical raw materials cooperation...

July 7, 2026

Oriole Resources Senala JV Unlocks Funded Drilling as Mbe Builds Scale in Cameroon (video)

Oriole Resources CFO Bob Smeeton discusses the newly signed joint venture agreement with AGEM, a Managem subsidiary, and what it means for renewed drilling at the Senala orogenic gold project...

July 7, 2026

Lithium supply shifts put battery metals back in focus

Lithium’s rebound from recent lows highlights renewed attention on supply security, battery demand and the role of energy storage in shaping the next phase of the market...

July 7, 2026

Victrex reports 18% Q3 revenue growth and maintains full-year guidance

Victrex reported 18% third-quarter revenue growth, supported by higher volumes, and said full-year guidance remains unchanged...

July 7, 2026

Alien Metals to acquire Georgina Basin copper-gold project and announce board changes

Alien Metals has agreed a conditional acquisition of the Georgina Basin IOCG project and outlined related board, management and funding updates...

July 7, 2026

James Cropper to publish audited results on 15 July 2026

James Cropper will announce audited year-end results on 15 July 2026...

July 7, 2026

KEFI sets out funding and governance priorities as Tulu Kapi advances

KEFI Gold and Copper has set out how funding, governance, succession planning and remuneration disclosure are being aligned with the next stages of Tulu Kapi development...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources completes Senala joint venture agreement

Oriole Resources has completed a joint venture agreement for Senala, with a planned US$2 million exploration programme expected to start in August 2026...

July 6, 2026

Atlas Metals Group advances acquisition of UPSA and targets completion in late 2026

Atlas Metals Group says its proposed acquisition of UPSA remains on track, with completion targeted for late 2026 subject to approvals...

July 6, 2026

Oriole Resources updates MB01-S drilling results and resource outlook at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported final step-out drilling results from MB01-S in Cameroon, supporting a potential resource expansion and updated MRE later in Q3 2026...

July 6, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech technical appointment ahead of West Pilbara drilling

Alien Metals has noted GreenTech Metals’ appointment of Rachel Backus as Chief Geologist as the company expands its technical team ahead of major drilling at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni and Whundo Cu-Zn-Au projects in Western Australia’s West Pilbara. Backus brings more than 18 years of exploration experience, while Alien holds a 30% interest in Munni Munni and around 10% of GreenTech...

July 6, 2026

Firering builds its growth case around Zambia lime production

Firering is building its growth strategy around Limeco, a Zambian lime operation tied to copper-sector demand and broader industrial use...

July 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes GreenTech drilling plans at Munni Munni and Whundo

Alien Metals notes GreenTech Metals has outlined mobilisation, drilling and survey plans across the Munni Munni and Whundo projects in Western Australia...