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.

Colour expertise supports James Cropper’s premium packaging position

James Cropper’s colour expertise supports its premium paper and packaging position by helping brands create distinctive, consistent and commercially relevant materials...

June 11, 2026

Firering’s Limeco project strengthens its role in Zambia’s mining supply chain

Firering’s Limeco project gives investors exposure to an essential industrial input used across Zambia’s mining supply chain...

June 11, 2026

Central Asia Metals reports stronger 2026 production and higher copper, zinc prices

Central Asia Metals said production rose across copper, zinc and lead in the first five months of 2026, with record copper prices supporting a profitable first half. The company remains..

June 10, 2026

Copper climbs as tight supply brings investors back to industrial metals

Copper is drawing renewed investor focus as falling inventories and supply risks offset mixed demand signals...

June 9, 2026

Gold gains as Iran deal hopes push energy prices lower

Gold rose as energy prices fell, showing investors are still seeking protection even as Iran deal hopes reduce supply risk in oil and gas markets...

June 9, 2026

Cora Gold Sanankoro Drilling Programme Highlights Resource Growth Potential, Cavendish

Cora Gold (LON:CORA) is moving into an important phase at its flagship Sanankoro gold project in Southern Mali, with the latest research note from Cavendish highlighting a substantial 2026 exploration..

June 9, 2026

Oriole Resources: Mbe Step-Out Drilling Sets Up a Bigger Resource Moment (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser says the completed step-out drilling at Mbe South could translate into a meaningful increase in the current resource, with five holes still awaiting assays and..

June 9, 2026

Alien Metals highlights stronger portfolio performance in 2025 results

Alien Metals reported a transformational 2025, with joint ventures reducing funding needs, high-grade silver results at Elizabeth Hill, continued strong economics at Hancock, and renewed momentum across its diversified minerals..

June 9, 2026

Total Graphite releases updated corporate presentation

Total Graphite plc has published an updated corporate presentation following its Graphite Portfolio Optimisation Programme announcement. The presentation is available on the Company’s website...

June 9, 2026

Cora Gold publishes updated presentation and confirms investor event

Cora Gold has published an updated corporate presentation and will host a live Investor Meet Company presentation on 12 June 2026, outlining recent activity and H2 2026 plans for the..

June 9, 2026

Oriole Resources reports further step-out drilling results at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported further Phase 3 drilling results from the MB01-S deposit at its Mbe gold project in Cameroon, including 27.20m at 1.69g/t Au from hole MBDD044. The programme..

June 8, 2026

Total Graphite launches portfolio optimisation programme, announces Board changes

Total Graphite has begun a portfolio optimisation programme to assess strategic options for its graphite assets, including potential partnerships, funding structures or asset transactions, while making board changes to support..

June 8, 2026

Cora Gold: Fully Funded Sanankoro Moves From Development Story To Resource Growth Opportunity (video)

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses the company’s new 12,000-metre drilling campaign at Sanankoro, where the project is now fully funded to production and deposits remain open along strike and..

June 8, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper reports transformational progress in 2025

KEFI’s 2025 results highlight major progress at Tulu Kapi, including the assembly of a more than $400 million funding package, completion of early works and the transition toward construction and..

June 8, 2026

Cora Gold plans 12,000m drill programme to expand Sanankoro resource

Cora Gold will begin a 12,000m drilling programme at its Sanankoro Gold Project in Mali, targeting resource growth, mine life extension and future production upside across existing deposits and nearby..

June 8, 2026

Atlas Metals moves to fund Silica-Alumina deal

Atlas Metals has issued new shares to support its planned silica-alumina acquisition, putting dilution, funding and execution at the centre of the investment case...

June 5, 2026

Silver breakout watch strengthens the investor case

Silver is nearing a key breakout test, with investors watching whether the metal can hold higher levels and attract stronger momentum...

June 4, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals’ Vassilios Carellas discusses Limeco growth plans

Firering Strategic Minerals Independent Non-Executive Director Vassilios Carellas discusses the recent fundraising, the path to 45% ownership in Limeco, and key production milestones as Limeco moves toward sustained profitability...

June 4, 2026

DynaResource CEO Rohan Hazelton outlines Q1 growth and 2026 exploration plans

DynaResource CEO Rohan Hazelton discusses Q1 2026 results, exploration progress at San José de Gracia, new vein structures, and plans to expand drilling and production capacity...

June 4, 2026

Switch Metals defines two priority drill targets at Issia

Switch Metals has outlined two priority hard-rock targets for its maiden drilling programme at the Issia project in Côte d’Ivoire, targeting lithium at Kabore and tantalum at Zraty...

June 4, 2026

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Time Finance’s Ed Rimmer highlights importance of cash flow planning for SMEs

1 May 2026

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1 May 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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Diversified Energy Q1 Results Impress as Carlyle Partnership Opens New Growth Chapter, Tennyson Securities

8 May 2026

IP Group’s New Chair Designate Signals Confidence in Long Term Growth, Equity Development

7 May 2026

Drax Group Trading Update Highlights Strong Visibility and Strategic Flexibility, Says Longspur Research

7 May 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources Progresses Balasausqandiq Development as Panmure Liberum Maintains BUY Rating

7 May 2026

Sintana Energy Positioned for Major Exploration Catalysts Over the Next 24 Months, Says Auctus Advisors

7 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

Asia Investment Trust (FAS) is up 5% in July as investors turn to value

27 August 2026

Fidelity European Trust gains 9.7% over 12 months as 3i boosts returns

27 August 2026

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FTSE 100 News

Alliance Witan NAV return trails benchmark in first half of 2026

31 July 2026

Rightmove reports higher half-year revenue and operating profit, updates guidance

31 July 2026

IMI reports strong first-half growth and reaffirms 2026 guidance

31 July 2026

Intertek Reports strong H1 2026 growth and reaffirms full-year outlook

31 July 2026

UK Broker Ratings

BARR (A.G.) PLC ORD 4 1/6P (BAG.L) Stock Analysis: Exploring a 28% Upside in the Beverages Sector

25 August 2026

Bankers Investment Trust PLC (BNKR.L) Performance Highlights: Analyzing a Trust With Robust Free Cash Flow and Strong ROE

25 August 2026

Chemring Group PLC (CHG.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Growth in Aerospace & Defense with 16% Potential Upside

25 August 2026

Goodwin PLC (GDWN.L): Industrial Machinery Innovator with Robust Revenue Growth and High ROE

25 August 2026

3I INFRASTRUCTURE PLC (3IN.L) Stock Report: Navigating Potential with a 5.74% Upside

25 August 2026

Basic Materials

Colour expertise supports James Cropper’s premium packaging position

James Cropper’s colour expertise supports its premium paper and packaging position by helping brands create distinctive, consistent and commercially relevant materials...

June 11, 2026

Firering’s Limeco project strengthens its role in Zambia’s mining supply chain

Firering’s Limeco project gives investors exposure to an essential industrial input used across Zambia’s mining supply chain...

June 11, 2026

Central Asia Metals reports stronger 2026 production and higher copper, zinc prices

Central Asia Metals said production rose across copper, zinc and lead in the first five months of 2026, with record copper prices supporting a profitable first half. The company remains on track to meet full-year guidance and expects exploration results from Kazakhstan in Q3...

June 10, 2026

Copper climbs as tight supply brings investors back to industrial metals

Copper is drawing renewed investor focus as falling inventories and supply risks offset mixed demand signals...

June 9, 2026

Gold gains as Iran deal hopes push energy prices lower

Gold rose as energy prices fell, showing investors are still seeking protection even as Iran deal hopes reduce supply risk in oil and gas markets...

June 9, 2026

Cora Gold Sanankoro Drilling Programme Highlights Resource Growth Potential, Cavendish

June 9, 2026

Oriole Resources: Mbe Step-Out Drilling Sets Up a Bigger Resource Moment (video)

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser says the completed step-out drilling at Mbe South could translate into a meaningful increase in the current resource, with five holes still awaiting assays and an updated mineral resource estimate expected early in Q3. With BCM International now holding 50% of Mbe, the project is moving into a sharper resource-growth phase...

June 9, 2026

Alien Metals highlights stronger portfolio performance in 2025 results

June 9, 2026

Total Graphite releases updated corporate presentation

Total Graphite plc has published an updated corporate presentation following its Graphite Portfolio Optimisation Programme announcement. The presentation is available on the Company’s website...

June 9, 2026

Cora Gold publishes updated presentation and confirms investor event

Cora Gold has published an updated corporate presentation and will host a live Investor Meet Company presentation on 12 June 2026, outlining recent activity and H2 2026 plans for the Sanankoro Gold Project...

June 9, 2026

Oriole Resources reports further step-out drilling results at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported further Phase 3 drilling results from the MB01-S deposit at its Mbe gold project in Cameroon, including 27.20m at 1.69g/t Au from hole MBDD044. The programme is now complete, with further results and an updated mineral resource estimate expected in 2026...

June 8, 2026

Total Graphite launches portfolio optimisation programme, announces Board changes

June 8, 2026

Cora Gold: Fully Funded Sanankoro Moves From Development Story To Resource Growth Opportunity (video)

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses the company’s new 12,000-metre drilling campaign at Sanankoro, where the project is now fully funded to production and deposits remain open along strike and at depth. The interview highlights how Cora is aiming to expand resources, optimise the mine plan and test new targets across a large, underexplored gold system in Mali...

June 8, 2026

KEFI Gold and Copper reports transformational progress in 2025

KEFI’s 2025 results highlight major progress at Tulu Kapi, including the assembly of a more than $400 million funding package, completion of early works and the transition toward construction and production targeted from 2028...

June 8, 2026

Cora Gold plans 12,000m drill programme to expand Sanankoro resource

June 8, 2026

Atlas Metals moves to fund Silica-Alumina deal

Atlas Metals has issued new shares to support its planned silica-alumina acquisition, putting dilution, funding and execution at the centre of the investment case...

June 5, 2026

Silver breakout watch strengthens the investor case

Silver is nearing a key breakout test, with investors watching whether the metal can hold higher levels and attract stronger momentum...

June 4, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals’ Vassilios Carellas discusses Limeco growth plans

June 4, 2026

DynaResource CEO Rohan Hazelton outlines Q1 growth and 2026 exploration plans

DynaResource CEO Rohan Hazelton discusses Q1 2026 results, exploration progress at San José de Gracia, new vein structures, and plans to expand drilling and production capacity...

June 4, 2026

Switch Metals defines two priority drill targets at Issia

Switch Metals has outlined two priority hard-rock targets for its maiden drilling programme at the Issia project in Côte d’Ivoire, targeting lithium at Kabore and tantalum at Zraty...