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.

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...

Arc Minerals expands in Zambia with Anglo JV boost

Arc Minerals bolsters its Zambian portfolio with the acquisition of the Chingola copper project, enhancing its strategic position in the Copperbelt...

KEFI’s strategic advances in Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia

KEFI Gold and Copper is expanding its influence in the Arabian-Nubian Shield, with key developments in Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia driving growth and investor value...

Jubilee Metals enters joint partnership to process surplus PGM

Jubilee Metals Group plc has secured a joint partnership to process surplus PGM material from its record chrome production, enhancing operational efficiency and growth...

Jubilee Metals’ strategic moves propel growth in Zambia’s copper sector

Jubilee Metals Group's recent copper waste sale led to a 7.7% share price surge, showcasing its focus on enhancing asset value and driving sustainable mining practices...

KEFI Gold and Copper advances Tulu Kapi project launch and financing

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc updates on the Tulu Kapi Project launch, showcasing significant advancements and strong stakeholder support in gold and copper exploration...

Cora Gold appoints SENET to lead updated DFS at Sanankoro

Cora Gold Ltd enhances its Sanankoro Gold Project with a new Definitive Feasibility Study, aiming to maximise value amid rising gold prices and robust resource estimates...

Tirupati Graphite exceeds £2.5m in 2025 Note Subscriptions and updates Terms

Tirupati Graphite plc announces over £2.5 million in subscriptions for its Convertible Notes, with revised terms and encouraging production updates from Madagascar...

Arc Minerals acquires Chingola Copper Project in Zambia

Arc Minerals plc has announced a pivotal acquisition of the Chingola Project in Zambia's Copperbelt, enhancing its Tier 1 copper exploration portfolio...

Mondi Plc expands sustainable packaging footprint with Schumacher acquisition

Mondi plc has acquired Schumacher Packaging's Western Europe assets, enhancing its corrugated solutions and sustainability offerings in Germany, Benelux, and the UK...

Antofagasta Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Discover Antofagasta plc's latest submissions, including the 2024 Annual Report, 2025 AGM Notice, and Sustainability Report, ensuring transparency and compliance...

Fresnillo plc reports significant revenue and profit growth in FY results

Fresnillo plc reports strong 2024 financial results, driven by higher precious metal prices and operational efficiencies, marking a significant year of growth...

Anglo American Plc reports portfolio simplification and growth progress well on track

Anglo American plc reports robust 2024 preliminary results, highlighting strong operational performance, cost savings, and strategic portfolio simplification...

Glencore Plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Glencore plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as Independent Non-Executive Director, enhancing board expertise with her legal and governance experience...

Antofagasta Plc reports higher margins and proposed final dividend of 23.5 cents

Antofagasta PLC reports strong 2024 performance with 5% revenue growth and a widened EBITDA margin at 52%, reflecting robust financial health...

Anglo American Plc to sell its nickel business for up to $500 million

Anglo American plc agrees to sell its Brazilian nickel assets to MMG Singapore for up to $500 million, simplifying its portfolio for strategic growth...

Anglo American Plc updates on Anglo American Platinum demerger

Anglo American plc progresses with the demerger of Anglo American Platinum, announcing dividends totaling R16.5 billion ahead of the 2025 AGM...

Antofagasta Plc to host FY24 Results Presentation and Q&A

Antofagasta plc will announce its 2024 full-year financial results on 18 February 2025, with an investor meeting led by the CEO and CFO in London and online...

Arc Minerals Game-Changing Copper Assays in Zambia Signal Major Potential

Arc Minerals (LON:ARCM) updates on its Zambian joint venture with Anglo American, revealing promising exploration results and copper potential...
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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...

Arc Minerals expands in Zambia with Anglo JV boost

Arc Minerals bolsters its Zambian portfolio with the acquisition of the Chingola copper project, enhancing its strategic position in the Copperbelt...

KEFI’s strategic advances in Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia

KEFI Gold and Copper is expanding its influence in the Arabian-Nubian Shield, with key developments in Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia driving growth and investor value...

Jubilee Metals enters joint partnership to process surplus PGM

Jubilee Metals Group plc has secured a joint partnership to process surplus PGM material from its record chrome production, enhancing operational efficiency and growth...

Jubilee Metals’ strategic moves propel growth in Zambia’s copper sector

Jubilee Metals Group's recent copper waste sale led to a 7.7% share price surge, showcasing its focus on enhancing asset value and driving sustainable mining practices...

KEFI Gold and Copper advances Tulu Kapi project launch and financing

KEFI Gold and Copper Plc updates on the Tulu Kapi Project launch, showcasing significant advancements and strong stakeholder support in gold and copper exploration...

Cora Gold appoints SENET to lead updated DFS at Sanankoro

Cora Gold Ltd enhances its Sanankoro Gold Project with a new Definitive Feasibility Study, aiming to maximise value amid rising gold prices and robust resource estimates...

Tirupati Graphite exceeds £2.5m in 2025 Note Subscriptions and updates Terms

Tirupati Graphite plc announces over £2.5 million in subscriptions for its Convertible Notes, with revised terms and encouraging production updates from Madagascar...

Arc Minerals acquires Chingola Copper Project in Zambia

Arc Minerals plc has announced a pivotal acquisition of the Chingola Project in Zambia's Copperbelt, enhancing its Tier 1 copper exploration portfolio...

Mondi Plc expands sustainable packaging footprint with Schumacher acquisition

Mondi plc has acquired Schumacher Packaging's Western Europe assets, enhancing its corrugated solutions and sustainability offerings in Germany, Benelux, and the UK...

Antofagasta Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Discover Antofagasta plc's latest submissions, including the 2024 Annual Report, 2025 AGM Notice, and Sustainability Report, ensuring transparency and compliance...

Fresnillo plc reports significant revenue and profit growth in FY results

Fresnillo plc reports strong 2024 financial results, driven by higher precious metal prices and operational efficiencies, marking a significant year of growth...

Anglo American Plc reports portfolio simplification and growth progress well on track

Anglo American plc reports robust 2024 preliminary results, highlighting strong operational performance, cost savings, and strategic portfolio simplification...

Glencore Plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Glencore plc appoints María Margarita Zuleta as Independent Non-Executive Director, enhancing board expertise with her legal and governance experience...

Antofagasta Plc reports higher margins and proposed final dividend of 23.5 cents

Antofagasta PLC reports strong 2024 performance with 5% revenue growth and a widened EBITDA margin at 52%, reflecting robust financial health...

Anglo American Plc to sell its nickel business for up to $500 million

Anglo American plc agrees to sell its Brazilian nickel assets to MMG Singapore for up to $500 million, simplifying its portfolio for strategic growth...

Anglo American Plc updates on Anglo American Platinum demerger

Anglo American plc progresses with the demerger of Anglo American Platinum, announcing dividends totaling R16.5 billion ahead of the 2025 AGM...

Antofagasta Plc to host FY24 Results Presentation and Q&A

Antofagasta plc will announce its 2024 full-year financial results on 18 February 2025, with an investor meeting led by the CEO and CFO in London and online...

Arc Minerals Game-Changing Copper Assays in Zambia Signal Major Potential

Arc Minerals (LON:ARCM) updates on its Zambian joint venture with Anglo American, revealing promising exploration results and copper potential...
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