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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Rio Tinto approaches Arcadium Lithium regarding potential acquisition

Rio Tinto plc confirms a non-binding approach for acquiring Arcadium Lithium, with no assured outcome yet. Further updates will follow as needed...

Endeavour Mining appoints Sonia Scarselli as Executive Vice President Exploration

Endeavour Mining appoints Sonia Scarselli as EVP Exploration, effective December 2024, succeeding Jono Lawrence. She brings extensive experience from BHP...

Rio Tinto and Green Lithium sign MoU to develop lithium supply chain commercial partnership

UK-based Green Lithium partners with Rio Tinto to bolster a low-carbon lithium supply chain, aiming to secure Europe's automotive and battery industries...

Antofagasta Plc reports resilience H1 performance, strong platform for future growth

Antofagasta PLC (LON:ANTO) reports resilient H1 2024 results with a 2% revenue increase, 5% EBITDA growth, and significant productivity improvements...
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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...

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...

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...

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...

Rio Tinto approaches Arcadium Lithium regarding potential acquisition

Rio Tinto plc confirms a non-binding approach for acquiring Arcadium Lithium, with no assured outcome yet. Further updates will follow as needed...

Endeavour Mining appoints Sonia Scarselli as Executive Vice President Exploration

Endeavour Mining appoints Sonia Scarselli as EVP Exploration, effective December 2024, succeeding Jono Lawrence. She brings extensive experience from BHP...

Rio Tinto and Green Lithium sign MoU to develop lithium supply chain commercial partnership

UK-based Green Lithium partners with Rio Tinto to bolster a low-carbon lithium supply chain, aiming to secure Europe's automotive and battery industries...

Antofagasta Plc reports resilience H1 performance, strong platform for future growth

Antofagasta PLC (LON:ANTO) reports resilient H1 2024 results with a 2% revenue increase, 5% EBITDA growth, and significant productivity improvements...
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