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.

Subsurface riches hint at quiet turnaround in Mexico’s Sinaloa Belt

DynaResource is aligning exploration success, metallurgical gains, and seasoned leadership to unlock near-term value at its Sinaloa gold complex...

June 27, 2025

Balasausqandiq deal marks a turning point for Ferro‑Alloy

Ferro‑Alloy is methodically aligning engineering partners, securing funding channels, and creating early revenue streams as it poises Balasausqandiq for a strategic launch...

June 27, 2025

A new centre of gravity forms in the battery materials race

Graphite is gaining strategic significance as energy security, innovation and capital align around battery materials...

June 27, 2025

Record copper pricing heralds a turning point for miners

Copper prices are surging on supply strains, smelter cost shifts and a weak dollar, developments that favour well-positioned miners...

June 27, 2025

Arc Minerals resets the clock with a fresh strategic horizon

Arc Minerals delivers its 2024 results and outlines new exploration momentum in Zambia and Botswana, as its Anglo American joint venture and Chingola acquisition set the stage for renewed investor focus...

June 27, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources turns mine waste into early-stage advantage

Ferro-Alloy Resources is progressing a novel carbon black substitute that could generate cash flow well before its main Balasausqandiq processing plant is built...

June 27, 2025

Pan-African Resources and Greatland Gold epitomise the value of UK mining stocks (Q&A)

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc (LON:DIVI), discusses Pan-African Resources Plc (LON:PAF) and Greatland Gold Plc (LON:GGP) in an exclusive interview with DirectorsTalk...

June 26, 2025

Gold finds its footing in a shifting dollar landscape

Gold is climbing on a softer dollar and ahead of key U.S. data that may lean monetary policy dovish...

June 26, 2025

Gold stands centre stage amid deepening Fed uncertainty

Gold is inching higher as markets price in political risk to the Fed’s independence and a weaker dollar. Not just a hedge, gold is becoming a strategic signal...

June 26, 2025

DynaResource discovers two new gold zones at San Jose Mine

DynaResource announces the identification of two high-grade gold targets, Victoria and Palos Chinos, at its wholly owned San Jose de Gracia mine in Mexico...

June 26, 2025

Copper climbs as dollar weakens and yuan strengthens

Copper’s tightening supply and cross-market pricing dislocations are shaping a powerful investor narrative...

June 25, 2025

Strategic moves position Nevada explorer for critical-metal relevance

Discover the evolving mining landscape in Nevada, as Great Western Mining unveils strategic initiatives across critical metals, promising hidden value for investors...

June 24, 2025

Striking foundations: The hidden power of quicklime

Quicklime may not dominate headlines, but it is vital for key industries. Discover how this essential mineral supports sustainability and industrial growth...

June 24, 2025

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting Commit $1.61 Billion to Develop Hope Downs 2 Iron Ore Project

The two new above-water-table iron ore pits will have a combined total annual production capacity of 31 million tonnes and will sustain production from the Hope Downs Joint Venture into the future...

June 24, 2025

Great Western Mining: Unlocking Nevada’s Hidden Wealth with Copper, Gold and Now Tungsten (Video)

Brian Hall, Executive Chairman of Great Western Mining Corporation Plc (LON:GWMO), shares how the company’s latest developments are setting the stage for a transformative summer...

June 23, 2025

Tungsten emerges in a forgotten corner of Nevada

Great Western Mining is strategically pivoting towards tungsten, revealing promising assay results and expanding claims, positioning itself in a critical mineral market...

June 23, 2025

Unexpected resilience behind copper’s strategic role

Copper's recycling-driven supply model is reshaping the market, offering stability amid rising demand for electrification and renewable energy. Discover its long-term potential...

June 23, 2025

Gold mining momentum in Mali and Senegal

West Africa's gold sector is evolving, with Mali and Senegal at the forefront. Discover how innovative strategies are reshaping mining and boosting local economies...

June 20, 2025

Central Asia Metals launches A$197m bid for New World Resources

Central Asia Metals Plc announces an increased A$0.053 per share offer for New World Resources Limited, enhancing value for shareholders and signaling growth potential...

June 20, 2025

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Pan-African Resources and Greatland Gold epitomise the value of UK mining stocks (Q&A)

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Basic Materials

Subsurface riches hint at quiet turnaround in Mexico’s Sinaloa Belt

DynaResource is aligning exploration success, metallurgical gains, and seasoned leadership to unlock near-term value at its Sinaloa gold complex...

June 27, 2025

Balasausqandiq deal marks a turning point for Ferro‑Alloy

Ferro‑Alloy is methodically aligning engineering partners, securing funding channels, and creating early revenue streams as it poises Balasausqandiq for a strategic launch...

June 27, 2025

A new centre of gravity forms in the battery materials race

Graphite is gaining strategic significance as energy security, innovation and capital align around battery materials...

June 27, 2025

Record copper pricing heralds a turning point for miners

Copper prices are surging on supply strains, smelter cost shifts and a weak dollar, developments that favour well-positioned miners...

June 27, 2025

Arc Minerals resets the clock with a fresh strategic horizon

June 27, 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources turns mine waste into early-stage advantage

Ferro-Alloy Resources is progressing a novel carbon black substitute that could generate cash flow well before its main Balasausqandiq processing plant is built...

June 27, 2025

Pan-African Resources and Greatland Gold epitomise the value of UK mining stocks (Q&A)

June 26, 2025

Gold finds its footing in a shifting dollar landscape

Gold is climbing on a softer dollar and ahead of key U.S. data that may lean monetary policy dovish...

June 26, 2025

Gold stands centre stage amid deepening Fed uncertainty

Gold is inching higher as markets price in political risk to the Fed’s independence and a weaker dollar. Not just a hedge, gold is becoming a strategic signal...

June 26, 2025

DynaResource discovers two new gold zones at San Jose Mine

DynaResource announces the identification of two high-grade gold targets, Victoria and Palos Chinos, at its wholly owned San Jose de Gracia mine in Mexico...

June 26, 2025

Copper climbs as dollar weakens and yuan strengthens

Copper’s tightening supply and cross-market pricing dislocations are shaping a powerful investor narrative...

June 25, 2025

Strategic moves position Nevada explorer for critical-metal relevance

Discover the evolving mining landscape in Nevada, as Great Western Mining unveils strategic initiatives across critical metals, promising hidden value for investors...

June 24, 2025

Striking foundations: The hidden power of quicklime

Quicklime may not dominate headlines, but it is vital for key industries. Discover how this essential mineral supports sustainability and industrial growth...

June 24, 2025

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting Commit $1.61 Billion to Develop Hope Downs 2 Iron Ore Project

The two new above-water-table iron ore pits will have a combined total annual production capacity of 31 million tonnes and will sustain production from the Hope Downs Joint Venture into the future...

June 24, 2025

Great Western Mining: Unlocking Nevada’s Hidden Wealth with Copper, Gold and Now Tungsten (Video)

Brian Hall, Executive Chairman of Great Western Mining Corporation Plc (LON:GWMO), shares how the company’s latest developments are setting the stage for a transformative summer...

June 23, 2025

Tungsten emerges in a forgotten corner of Nevada

Great Western Mining is strategically pivoting towards tungsten, revealing promising assay results and expanding claims, positioning itself in a critical mineral market...

June 23, 2025

Unexpected resilience behind copper’s strategic role

Copper's recycling-driven supply model is reshaping the market, offering stability amid rising demand for electrification and renewable energy. Discover its long-term potential...

June 23, 2025

Gold mining momentum in Mali and Senegal

West Africa's gold sector is evolving, with Mali and Senegal at the forefront. Discover how innovative strategies are reshaping mining and boosting local economies...

June 20, 2025

Central Asia Metals launches A$197m bid for New World Resources

Central Asia Metals Plc announces an increased A$0.053 per share offer for New World Resources Limited, enhancing value for shareholders and signaling growth potential...

June 20, 2025