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.

Hill & Smith raises FY26 outlook after strong first-half US growth

Hill & Smith posted higher first-half revenue and profit, maintained its margin, raised full-year expectations and highlighted continued US momentum...

August 12, 2026

Cora Gold gains relevance as Mali pushes ahead with gold sector development

Cora Gold is positioned within Mali’s evolving gold sector as regulation, project development and access to capital come into sharper focus...

August 11, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper advances Tulu Kapi towards full project delivery

KEFI is advancing Tulu Kapi from financing into construction as contractors, equipment and site works move forward...

August 11, 2026

Oriole Resources reports high-grade gold results at Niambaram

Oriole Resources has reported further Niambaram and Ndom exploration results, while also updating investors on its Eastern and Western CLP licences in Cameroon...

August 11, 2026

Atalaya Mining reports record Q2 and H1 2026 EBITDA

Atalaya Mining reported record quarterly and half-year EBITDA, maintained FY2026 guidance and declared a 2026 interim dividend of €0.055 per share...

August 11, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources targets strategic role in emerging vanadium supply

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing Balasausqandiq in Kazakhstan as vanadium supply concentration and emerging energy-storage demand increase the strategic importance of new production sources...

August 10, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources appoints Peter Secker to lead Balausa development

Ferro-Alloy Resources has appointed Peter Secker as CEO to lead the financing and construction of its Balausa vanadium project...

August 6, 2026

Ferrexpo subsidiary faces UAH 35.3 billion tax penalty report in Ukraine

Ferrexpo says its Ukrainian subsidiary has been notified of a tax authority report assessing a UAH 35.3 billion penalty, which it plans to challenge...

August 6, 2026

Alien Metals reports board changes at West Coast Silver and director exit

Alien Metals reports board changes at West Coast Silver, including Vincent Fayad’s appointment and Bruce Garlick’s immediate step down from the Alien board...

August 6, 2026

Firering moves Limeco closer to commercial quicklime production

Firering is commissioning additional kiln capacity at Limeco as it moves the Zambian quicklime project towards stable commercial production...

August 5, 2026

Glencore H1 earnings rise sharply as energy market volatility boosts performance

Glencore Plc reported higher first-half earnings, stronger cash generation, a $1.0 billion net debt reduction and additional shareholder returns...

August 5, 2026

Fresnillo first-half profit triples as precious metals prices lift revenue

Fresnillo reported sharply higher first-half revenue, gross profit and operating cash flow, and declared an increased interim dividend...

August 4, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi resettlement and equipment procurement

KEFI Gold & Copper reports progress on Tulu Kapi resettlement, procurement and construction, alongside updates on Saudi and exploration plans...

August 4, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Copper price rises as tight supply supports market outlook

Copper prices are rising as tighter supply, lower inventories and limited new production support the market outlook...

August 3, 2026

Gold gains as lower oil prices shift the rate outlook

Gold strengthened as lower oil prices and a weaker dollar reduced pressure from inflation and interest-rate expectations...

August 3, 2026

Vanadium demand broadens beyond steel

Vanadium combines established steel demand with growing exposure to grid-scale renewable energy storage...

August 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes start of 8,300m West Pilbara drill program

Alien Metals notes GreenTech has started an 8,300 metre drill programme at Whundo and Munni Munni in Western Australia...

August 3, 2026

Antofagasta to host Q&A video conference alongside 2026 half-year results

Antofagasta has provided details of its 2026 half-year results presentation materials and Q&A video conference...

August 3, 2026

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Q&As

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Sintana Energy President outlines Uruguay seismic timeline and Argentina opportunity

30 July 2026

Oriole Resources’ Claire Bay discusses Mbe’s 1.66Moz gold resource and expansion potential

29 July 2026

CMC Markets targets multi-asset expansion through retail innovation (LON:CMCX)

29 July 2026

RM plc CFO Simon Goodwin discusses Assessment growth, RM Ava and full-year outlook

24 July 2026

Hardman & Co

Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited 1H’26 results: Foot on the accelerator

8 October 2026

Chesnara Plc: Acquisitions show immediate benefits

2 September 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

13 July 2026

Green News

Ampeak Energy Director Buys 500,000 shares in market purchase

6 October 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £4.68m to repay bonds and advance vanadium project

2 October 2026

Thor Energy reports progress across natural hydrogen, helium and copper projects

30 September 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco interest and advances production

28 September 2026

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RM Plc Assessment Pipeline Doubles as RM Ava Opens New Growth Markets (video)

James Cropper plc Lifts EBITDA 33% as Debt Falls Below One Times Earnings (video)

EDX Medical Group Targets More Than £2 Million From New Employee Health Screening Service (video)

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

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

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BrokerTalk

Avingtrans Raises £21 Million to Expand Its US Nuclear Opportunity, Cavendish

20 July 2026

Valeura Energy Builds Cash Position as Bussabong Catalyst Approaches, Auctus Advisors

10 July 2026

Sintana Energy’s Atlantic Margin activity pipeline remains firmly in focus, says Cavendish

7 July 2026

Verici Dx FY25 results in line as Tutivia outlook strengthens, says Singer Capital Markets

6 July 2026

Ilika Plc capital raise supports Stereax launch and Goliath progress, says Cavendish

6 July 2026

Funds

Fidelity Emerging Markets reports 99.3% share price return

6 October 2026

Fidelity European Trust appoints Gordon Humphries as Non-Executive Director

2 October 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets outperforms index by 27% renewing its 5-year tender mechanism

2 October 2026

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust Nick Train on Why AI Could Make UK Data Champions More Valuable (video)

1 October 2026

Biotech Growth Trust Portfolio Manager on valuations, M&A and sector recovery

30 September 2026

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FTSE 100 News

Diageo appoints WPP’s Joanne Wilson as Chief Financial Officer

23 September 2026

AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere approved in EU for asthma

23 September 2026

JD Sports HY27 profit falls as sales soften, full-year guidance maintained

23 September 2026

Rentokil Initial to sell SOLitude Lake Management to Bain Capital for $230m

22 September 2026

UK Broker Ratings

Whitbread PLC (WTB.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 10.10% Potential Upside for Investors

5 October 2026

Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 9.74% Upside Potential for Investors

5 October 2026

WPP PLC ORD 10P (WPP.L): Investor Outlook Amidst Challenging Valuation Metrics

5 October 2026

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Telecom Sector

5 October 2026

Spirax Group PLC (SPX.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating the 11.88% Potential Upside for Investors

5 October 2026

Basic Materials

Hill & Smith raises FY26 outlook after strong first-half US growth

Hill & Smith posted higher first-half revenue and profit, maintained its margin, raised full-year expectations and highlighted continued US momentum...

August 12, 2026

Cora Gold gains relevance as Mali pushes ahead with gold sector development

Cora Gold is positioned within Mali’s evolving gold sector as regulation, project development and access to capital come into sharper focus...

August 11, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper advances Tulu Kapi towards full project delivery

KEFI is advancing Tulu Kapi from financing into construction as contractors, equipment and site works move forward...

August 11, 2026

Oriole Resources reports high-grade gold results at Niambaram

Oriole Resources has reported further Niambaram and Ndom exploration results, while also updating investors on its Eastern and Western CLP licences in Cameroon...

August 11, 2026

Atalaya Mining reports record Q2 and H1 2026 EBITDA

Atalaya Mining reported record quarterly and half-year EBITDA, maintained FY2026 guidance and declared a 2026 interim dividend of €0.055 per share...

August 11, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources targets strategic role in emerging vanadium supply

Ferro-Alloy Resources is advancing Balasausqandiq in Kazakhstan as vanadium supply concentration and emerging energy-storage demand increase the strategic importance of new production sources...

August 10, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources appoints Peter Secker to lead Balausa development

Ferro-Alloy Resources has appointed Peter Secker as CEO to lead the financing and construction of its Balausa vanadium project...

August 6, 2026

Ferrexpo subsidiary faces UAH 35.3 billion tax penalty report in Ukraine

Ferrexpo says its Ukrainian subsidiary has been notified of a tax authority report assessing a UAH 35.3 billion penalty, which it plans to challenge...

August 6, 2026

Alien Metals reports board changes at West Coast Silver and director exit

Alien Metals reports board changes at West Coast Silver, including Vincent Fayad’s appointment and Bruce Garlick’s immediate step down from the Alien board...

August 6, 2026

Firering moves Limeco closer to commercial quicklime production

Firering is commissioning additional kiln capacity at Limeco as it moves the Zambian quicklime project towards stable commercial production...

August 5, 2026

Glencore H1 earnings rise sharply as energy market volatility boosts performance

Glencore Plc reported higher first-half earnings, stronger cash generation, a $1.0 billion net debt reduction and additional shareholder returns...

August 5, 2026

Fresnillo first-half profit triples as precious metals prices lift revenue

Fresnillo reported sharply higher first-half revenue, gross profit and operating cash flow, and declared an increased interim dividend...

August 4, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi resettlement and equipment procurement

KEFI Gold & Copper reports progress on Tulu Kapi resettlement, procurement and construction, alongside updates on Saudi and exploration plans...

August 4, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Gold rises as lower oil prices ease rate concerns

Gold moved higher as falling oil prices reduced inflation concerns, while Middle East talks and US employment data remained key factors for the market...

August 3, 2026

Copper price rises as tight supply supports market outlook

Copper prices are rising as tighter supply, lower inventories and limited new production support the market outlook...

August 3, 2026

Gold gains as lower oil prices shift the rate outlook

Gold strengthened as lower oil prices and a weaker dollar reduced pressure from inflation and interest-rate expectations...

August 3, 2026

Vanadium demand broadens beyond steel

Vanadium combines established steel demand with growing exposure to grid-scale renewable energy storage...

August 3, 2026

Alien Metals notes start of 8,300m West Pilbara drill program

Alien Metals notes GreenTech has started an 8,300 metre drill programme at Whundo and Munni Munni in Western Australia...

August 3, 2026

Antofagasta to host Q&A video conference alongside 2026 half-year results

Antofagasta has provided details of its 2026 half-year results presentation materials and Q&A video conference...

August 3, 2026