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 demand expands as battery use cases move forward

Vanadium is gaining investor interest as battery applications expand beyond steel into large-scale energy storage...

November 27, 2025

Quicklime demand builds as copper producers face processing bottlenecks

Quicklime is becoming a critical input for copper miners under pressure to boost output and meet stricter environmental standards...

November 27, 2025

Deutsche Bank sees gold staying higher for longer

Deutsche Bank raises its 2026 gold forecast as central banks and institutions drive a more structural shift in demand...

November 27, 2025

Gold prices rise as technical breakout and rate expectations shift market focus

Gold prices are rising and a breakout above $4,210 could open the way to a much larger rerating...

November 26, 2025

Copper pushes higher as markets converge on a rare structural moment

Copper breaks through $11,000 as falling rates and structural shortages push both macro and physical demand into alignment...

November 26, 2025

Elementis completes acquisition of Alchemy Ingredients to expand natural skincare offering

Elementis has finalised its purchase of Alchemy Ingredients for around $22m, adding natural rheology modifiers used in cosmetics and skincare...

November 26, 2025

Copper forecasts rise as supply disruption reshapes market assumptions

Forecast upgrades and tight supply are pushing copper back onto the radar for long-term investors...

November 24, 2025

Jubilee Metals delivers a sharper copper pivot in Zambia

Jubilee Metals has delivered a 65 % jump in copper output in its first quarter, signalling a clearer shift into Zambia‐based copper production...

November 24, 2025

Jubilee Metals reports Q1 FY2026 update as Zambia copper output rises 65%

Jubilee has issued its Q1 FY2026 operational update for its Zambia copper units, confirming higher production, stable power supply, and progress at both the Roan plant and Molefe mine...

November 21, 2025

James Cropper CEO on growth in Advanced Materials and Paper (LON:CRPR)

James Cropper plc CEO David Stirling spoke with DirectorsTalk to discuss the company’s half-year results, highlighting a 30% revenue increase in Advanced Materials and significant operational improvements in its Paper division...

November 20, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals strengthening position in critical minerals (LON:FGR)

Non-Executive Director Vassilios Carellas explains how the funding will support increased investment in Limeco and reassert Firering’s control over the ATEX and Alliance projects amid improving market sentiment for lithium...

November 20, 2025

A shifting copper narrative catches investor focus

Copper’s evolving role in electrification and constrained supply is shifting how savvy investors view exposure to the metal and related equities...

November 19, 2025

Gold finds calm before key US labour and policy signals

Gold hovers at the US $4,100 mark as investors await labour data and Fed minutes for the next move...

November 19, 2025

KEFI moves first in Ethiopia as mining sector opens to global capital

KEFI is now building Ethiopia’s first internationally backed gold mine, with capital secured and construction underway...

November 19, 2025

Meren Energy $100M Dividends and Debt Slashed as Nigerian and Namibian Oil Assets Power Ahead (Video)

Meren Energy’s Shahin Amini reveals how the company delivered $100M in dividends, halved debt, and secured funding for the Venus field — all while positioning for high-impact drilling in Nigeria and Namibia..

November 19, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals updates on Ricca EGM and settlement

Firering Strategic Minerals says Ricca Resources has confirmed its EGM for 12 December 2025. Firering expects to receive US$1 million in full settlement of all outstanding debts and claims around five business days after the meeting...

November 19, 2025

Jubilee Metals signals its next chapter with exit from South Africa

Jubilee Metals is exiting South Africa’s chrome and PGM sector to focus fully on copper in Zambia, signalling a cleaner, more deliberate strategy...

November 18, 2025

Settlement clears the way for Firering to raise its Limeco stake

Firering unlocks US$1 million in funding to increase its Limeco stake, taking a clearer step towards industrial production in Zambia...

November 18, 2025

Thor Explorations posts strong Q3 performance and operational progress

Thor Explorations reported a solid third quarter with higher gold sales, stronger revenue and improved cash flow from the Segilola Gold mine in Nigeria...

November 18, 2025

Great Western Mining reports strong exploration progress

Great Western Mining has completed its Q4 drilling programme in Nevada covering copper and gold targets at West Huntoon and Rhyolite Dome...

November 18, 2025

News and Interview Alerts

Company Presentations

Pennant International Group Investor Presentation with CEO Philip Walker

Open Orphan Investor Presentation – 2021 a good year, 2022 will be a great year

Ferro-Alloy Resources Investor Presentation 2022

Tirupati Graphite overview – Critical materials for green economy

Q&As

Thor Energy CEO on strategic pivot to Hydrogen & Helium (LON:THR)

24 October 2025

Ilika CEO on achieving full operational status of its Goliath pilot line (LON:IKA)

24 October 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid Access to Private Credit (LON:VTA)

23 October 2025

Hardman & Co

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 CMD: good returns from low-risk PE model

10 December 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI): Investor Day: opportunities aplenty

2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments: What RECI brings to investors

15 September 2025

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

8 September 2025

Green News

Ilika Plc: Solid-State Breakthroughs Put Stereax and Goliath in the Spotlight (Video)

23 January 2026

Drax expands FlexGen platform with Flexitricity acquisition

21 January 2026

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Ferro-Alloy Resources: Vanadium Giant Unveils Feasibility Win and Massive Phase Two Upside (Video)

Why Real Estate Credit Investments’ Resilience Could Be an Investor’s Hidden Advantage (Video)

Great Western Mining Drills Turn Early at West Huntoon as Copper Hunt Accelerates (Video)

Ampeak Energy Financial Close on AW1 Ignites £100m Battery Storage Surge (Video)

The Diverse Income Trust Gervais Williams Eyes Big Gains from Gold, Gas and Tech (Video)

BrokerTalk

CyanConnode Strong First Half Sets Up Promising Outlook – Zeus Capital

23 October 2025

Diverse Income Trust Managers predict UK small-cap super cycle

22 October 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Unveils Compelling Potential Following Robust Feasibility Study (LON:FAR) – Panmure Liberum

17 October 2025

Valeura Energy Delivers Strong Operational Momentum in Thailand – Canaccord Genuity

16 October 2025

Norcros plc completes earnings-enhancing Fibo acquisition, Equity Development

15 October 2025

Funds

ACG Metals positioned for strong cash generation and long-term value as copper production ramps up, highlights DIVI fund manager

6 February 2026

BlueNord ASA fund manager expects very substantial cash generation for years

6 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group ‘remarkably low valuation given its prospects’ says DIVI Fund Manager

4 February 2026

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FTSE 100 News

UK Broker Ratings

Workspace Group PLC (WKP.L) Investor Outlook: What the 14.29% Potential Upside Means for You

6 February 2026

Zigup Plc (ZIG.L) Stock Analysis: Industrial Rental Services Giant with a 30% Upside Potential

6 February 2026

WH Smith PLC (SMWH.L) Investor Outlook: Navigating Potential Upside Amidst Market Challenges

6 February 2026

XPS Pensions Group PLC (XPS.L): Analyst Consensus Points to 29% Upside Potential for UK-Based Pension Specialist

6 February 2026

WORLDWIDE HEALTHCARE TRUST PLC (WWH.L) Stock Analysis: A Look at Recent Price Movements Amidst Strong Buy Ratings

6 February 2026

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Vanadium demand expands as battery use cases move forward

Vanadium is gaining investor interest as battery applications expand beyond steel into large-scale energy storage...

November 27, 2025

Quicklime demand builds as copper producers face processing bottlenecks

Quicklime is becoming a critical input for copper miners under pressure to boost output and meet stricter environmental standards...

November 27, 2025

Deutsche Bank sees gold staying higher for longer

Deutsche Bank raises its 2026 gold forecast as central banks and institutions drive a more structural shift in demand...

November 27, 2025

Gold prices rise as technical breakout and rate expectations shift market focus

Gold prices are rising and a breakout above $4,210 could open the way to a much larger rerating...

November 26, 2025

Copper pushes higher as markets converge on a rare structural moment

Copper breaks through $11,000 as falling rates and structural shortages push both macro and physical demand into alignment...

November 26, 2025

Elementis completes acquisition of Alchemy Ingredients to expand natural skincare offering

Elementis has finalised its purchase of Alchemy Ingredients for around $22m, adding natural rheology modifiers used in cosmetics and skincare...

November 26, 2025

Copper forecasts rise as supply disruption reshapes market assumptions

Forecast upgrades and tight supply are pushing copper back onto the radar for long-term investors...

November 24, 2025

Jubilee Metals delivers a sharper copper pivot in Zambia

Jubilee Metals has delivered a 65 % jump in copper output in its first quarter, signalling a clearer shift into Zambia‐based copper production...

November 24, 2025

Jubilee Metals reports Q1 FY2026 update as Zambia copper output rises 65%

Jubilee has issued its Q1 FY2026 operational update for its Zambia copper units, confirming higher production, stable power supply, and progress at both the Roan plant and Molefe mine...

November 21, 2025

James Cropper CEO on growth in Advanced Materials and Paper (LON:CRPR)

November 20, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals strengthening position in critical minerals (LON:FGR)

November 20, 2025

A shifting copper narrative catches investor focus

Copper’s evolving role in electrification and constrained supply is shifting how savvy investors view exposure to the metal and related equities...

November 19, 2025

Gold finds calm before key US labour and policy signals

Gold hovers at the US $4,100 mark as investors await labour data and Fed minutes for the next move...

November 19, 2025

KEFI moves first in Ethiopia as mining sector opens to global capital

KEFI is now building Ethiopia’s first internationally backed gold mine, with capital secured and construction underway...

November 19, 2025

Meren Energy $100M Dividends and Debt Slashed as Nigerian and Namibian Oil Assets Power Ahead (Video)

November 19, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals updates on Ricca EGM and settlement

November 19, 2025

Jubilee Metals signals its next chapter with exit from South Africa

Jubilee Metals is exiting South Africa’s chrome and PGM sector to focus fully on copper in Zambia, signalling a cleaner, more deliberate strategy...

November 18, 2025

Settlement clears the way for Firering to raise its Limeco stake

Firering unlocks US$1 million in funding to increase its Limeco stake, taking a clearer step towards industrial production in Zambia...

November 18, 2025

Thor Explorations posts strong Q3 performance and operational progress

Thor Explorations reported a solid third quarter with higher gold sales, stronger revenue and improved cash flow from the Segilola Gold mine in Nigeria...