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.

Oriole Resources plc Further Mineralisation at MB01-S Gold Deposit

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR), the AIM quoted gold exploration and development company focused on Central and West Africa, is pleased to announce further.....

July 1, 2026

Switch Metals posts FY25 results and outlines exploration progress at Issia

Switch Metals has reported final audited FY25 results, detailing its AIM admission, Issia exploration milestones and balance sheet position...

July 1, 2026

KEFI outlines development progress and Board changes at AGM

KEFI reported progress at Tulu Kapi and in Saudi Arabia, alongside shareholder resolutions, financing plans and board changes at its AGM...

June 30, 2026

Kazakhstan vanadium project strengthens Europe’s critical materials pipeline

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s role in Europe’s push for secure, lower-impact vanadium supply...

June 30, 2026

Antofagasta Plc reports 2025 government payments totalling US$695.4 million

Antofagasta Plc has published its 2025 report on payments to governments, showing most payments were made in Chile, with a smaller amount in the.....

June 30, 2026

Alien Metals notes geophysical survey campaign beginning at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted its joint venture partner West Coast Silver’s launch of a major geophysical survey at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. The program will test..

June 30, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

Firering Strategic Minerals has reported full-year results showing operational progress at Limeco, higher ownership and continued investment in expansion...

June 30, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi development ahead of Main Market move

KEFI Gold and Copper says its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia remains on schedule, with first production targeted for mid-2028, while the company seeks shareholder approval to raise borrowing..

June 30, 2026

Total Graphite advances Mozambique graphite strategy as battery demand builds

Total Graphite is accelerating its Mozambique graphite plans as it reviews development, funding and partnership options for its Montepuez and Balama Central projects...

June 29, 2026

Firering’s Limeco exposure puts essential industrial demand in focus

Firering’s Limeco exposure combines limestone resources, processing capacity and growing product sales in a market supported by essential industrial demand...

June 29, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights limestone optionality in Cameroon

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser explains how the Wapouzé limestone project could diversify the company’s Cameroon portfolio, support gold exploration funding, and create potential royalty income through future industry partnerships...

June 29, 2026

Ferrexpo updates on funding plans ahead of AGM

Ferrexpo says it continues operating under severe wartime constraints in Ukraine, with one pellet line still running and products exported to Europe and the Middle East. The miner has sold..

June 29, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco stake and updates on kiln commissioning

Firering Strategic Minerals has lifted its Limeco interest to 45% and reported continued progress at the Zambia-based lime operation...

June 29, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to operational readiness

KEFI has signed a US$400 million mining services contract with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering mining fleet supply, local operator training and full mining..

June 26, 2026

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones asset is a clear copper revenue opportunity

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones royalty gives the company a share of revenue from an operating copper-molybdenum mine in Chile, with added potential from exploration across the royalty area...

June 25, 2026

Anglo American and Codelco complete agreement for Chile copper mine plan

Anglo American has completed a definitive agreement with Codelco for a joint mine plan at Los Bronces and Andina in Chile...

June 24, 2026

Vanadium’s expanding role in the critical minerals supply chain

Vanadium is drawing investor attention as a critical mineral with exposure to steel, infrastructure and the emerging need for long-duration energy storage...

June 23, 2026

Quicklime market growth is being driven by cement, steel and infrastructure demand

Quicklime and limestone demand is rising as cement, steel, construction, infrastructure and environmental markets expand...

June 23, 2026

Graphite supply risk moves into sharper focus

Graphite is gaining attention as battery demand rises, supply remains concentrated and buyers look for secure alternatives...

June 23, 2026

Oriole Resources Wapouzé Could Turn Limestone into a Funding Lever for Cameroon Gold Growth (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser explains why Wapouzé could add a new layer to the company’s investment case. The limestone project has moved quickly into drilling, with BCM supporting the..

June 23, 2026

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11 June 2026

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses Stereax revenues and Goliath opportunities

4 June 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals’ Vassilios Carellas discusses Limeco growth plans

4 June 2026

DynaResource CEO Rohan Hazelton outlines Q1 growth and 2026 exploration plans

4 June 2026

Douglas Grant, Manx Financial CEO, on 2025 results, deposit growth and 2026 outlook

4 June 2026

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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

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

Green News

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

28 August 2026

CyanConnode sets out key dates for Esyasoft acquisition

27 August 2026

Drax Group gains strategic diversity from BSIF acquisition, says Longspur Research

14 August 2026

Quadrise extends Morocco representation agreement

31 July 2026

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26 May 2026

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25 May 2026

Sintana Energy enters a high-impact drilling phase, Auctus Advisors

21 May 2026

Finseta fundraising supports European growth plans, says Shore Capital

20 May 2026

Alien Metals looks well supported by GreenTech progress, says Turner Pope

20 May 2026

Funds

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

28 August 2026

Emerging Markets Investing: FEML posts 67.6% one-year rise despite July dip

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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HSBC first-half profit rises 23% to $19.5bn

4 August 2026

Halma completes sale of NovaBone for $60m

4 August 2026

Smith & Nephew maintains profit guidance as H1 trading margin improves

4 August 2026

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

3 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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Basic Materials

Oriole Resources plc Further Mineralisation at MB01-S Gold Deposit

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM: ORR), the AIM quoted gold exploration and development company focused on Central and West Africa, is pleased to announce further.....

July 1, 2026

Switch Metals posts FY25 results and outlines exploration progress at Issia

Switch Metals has reported final audited FY25 results, detailing its AIM admission, Issia exploration milestones and balance sheet position...

July 1, 2026

KEFI outlines development progress and Board changes at AGM

KEFI reported progress at Tulu Kapi and in Saudi Arabia, alongside shareholder resolutions, financing plans and board changes at its AGM...

June 30, 2026

Kazakhstan vanadium project strengthens Europe’s critical materials pipeline

Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Balasausqandiq Project highlights Kazakhstan’s role in Europe’s push for secure, lower-impact vanadium supply...

June 30, 2026

Antofagasta Plc reports 2025 government payments totalling US$695.4 million

Antofagasta Plc has published its 2025 report on payments to governments, showing most payments were made in Chile, with a smaller amount in the.....

June 30, 2026

Alien Metals notes geophysical survey campaign beginning at Elizabeth Hill

Alien Metals has noted its joint venture partner West Coast Silver’s launch of a major geophysical survey at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. The program will test about 4 km of the Munni Munni Fault Zone for repeats of the high-grade silver system, supported by a state grant, while drilling and scoping study work continue...

June 30, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

Firering Strategic Minerals has reported full-year results showing operational progress at Limeco, higher ownership and continued investment in expansion...

June 30, 2026

KEFI advances Tulu Kapi development ahead of Main Market move

KEFI Gold and Copper says its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia remains on schedule, with first production targeted for mid-2028, while the company seeks shareholder approval to raise borrowing capacity for project finance. The AGM update also highlighted progress in Saudi Arabia, a planned Main Market move by end-2026, and board changes including new director Maleda Bisrat...

June 30, 2026

Total Graphite advances Mozambique graphite strategy as battery demand builds

Total Graphite is accelerating its Mozambique graphite plans as it reviews development, funding and partnership options for its Montepuez and Balama Central projects...

June 29, 2026

Firering’s Limeco exposure puts essential industrial demand in focus

Firering’s Limeco exposure combines limestone resources, processing capacity and growing product sales in a market supported by essential industrial demand...

June 29, 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights limestone optionality in Cameroon

June 29, 2026

Ferrexpo updates on funding plans ahead of AGM

Ferrexpo says it continues operating under severe wartime constraints in Ukraine, with one pellet line still running and products exported to Europe and the Middle East. The miner has sold its vessel Iron Destiny, boosted cash runway estimates beyond August 2026, and is preparing a possible US$100 million equity raise amid ongoing funding and legal challenges...

June 29, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco stake and updates on kiln commissioning

Firering Strategic Minerals has lifted its Limeco interest to 45% and reported continued progress at the Zambia-based lime operation...

June 29, 2026

KEFI moves Tulu Kapi closer to operational readiness

KEFI has signed a US$400 million mining services contract with BCM Group for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, covering mining fleet supply, local operator training and full mining operations...

June 26, 2026

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones asset is a clear copper revenue opportunity

Elemental Royalty’s Caserones royalty gives the company a share of revenue from an operating copper-molybdenum mine in Chile, with added potential from exploration across the royalty area...

June 25, 2026

Anglo American and Codelco complete agreement for Chile copper mine plan

Anglo American has completed a definitive agreement with Codelco for a joint mine plan at Los Bronces and Andina in Chile...

June 24, 2026

Vanadium’s expanding role in the critical minerals supply chain

Vanadium is drawing investor attention as a critical mineral with exposure to steel, infrastructure and the emerging need for long-duration energy storage...

June 23, 2026

Quicklime market growth is being driven by cement, steel and infrastructure demand

Quicklime and limestone demand is rising as cement, steel, construction, infrastructure and environmental markets expand...

June 23, 2026

Graphite supply risk moves into sharper focus

Graphite is gaining attention as battery demand rises, supply remains concentrated and buyers look for secure alternatives...

June 23, 2026

Oriole Resources Wapouzé Could Turn Limestone into a Funding Lever for Cameroon Gold Growth (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser explains why Wapouzé could add a new layer to the company’s investment case. The limestone project has moved quickly into drilling, with BCM supporting the programme and the potential for a future cement-sector partnership or royalty-style structure that could help fund Oriole’s wider gold ambitions...