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.

Firering secures $1 million cash settlement and Ricca distribution proceeds to fund Limeco option, increasing its stake to 36.2% with further upside potential...

November 17, 2025

Jubilee Metals receives Tribunal approval for Chrome and PGM disposal

Jubilee Metals has secured unconditional approval from the South African Competition Tribunal for the sale of its Chrome and PGM operations to One Chrome...

November 17, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper plans full Tulu Kapi project development by late 2025

KEFI says full development of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project is expected to begin by the end of 2025, with a US$340 million budget finalised and lender approval secured for the US$240 million debt component...

November 17, 2025

Elemental Royalty Corporation to Launch in US$456 Million Transaction Boosting Gold Royalty Pipeline

EMX, have always believed that a diverse portfolio of mineral rights and royalties offers shareholders a powerful way to access both commodity price upside and exploration-driven growth...

November 15, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals $1M Ricca Settlement Injects Momentum into Lithium Strategy (Video)

Firering Strategic Minerals has received a $1 million payment from Ricca after its JV exit. Vassilios Carellas explains the next steps in this investor update...

November 14, 2025

Why vanadium is gaining ground in long-duration energy storage

Vanadium is gaining attention for its potential role in large-scale energy storage and emerging supply opportunities...

November 13, 2025

Graphite remains essential as industry shifts

Graphite demand is rising steadily as it remains critical for batteries, steelmaking, and thermal systems...

November 13, 2025

How to select the right lime for construction or industrial use

Not all lime is interchangeable, selecting the right type affects performance, safety, and cost on every project...

November 12, 2025

Marshalls plc reports resilient 10-month trading with revenue up 2%

Marshalls, the sustainable building products manufacturer, recorded Group revenue of £548m for the ten months to 31 October 2025, up 2% year-on-year...

November 12, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals receives US$1m Ricca settlement to boost Limeco stake

Firering Strategic Minerals has agreed a US$1m cash settlement from Skylark Minerals to resolve all outstanding debts owed by Ricca Resources...

November 12, 2025

Copper poised for a deeper test of fundamentals

Copper’s recent rise isn’t just about sentiment, subtle shifts in physical demand and policy risk are shaping its medium‑term outlook...

November 10, 2025

Gold poised at the edge of policy pivot

Gold is setting up for a policy‑driven move as growth concerns and rate‑cut expectations converge...

November 10, 2025

Gold moves into rare territory as investor focus shifts

Gold has broken above $4,000 per ounce as weakening dollar dynamics and shifting Fed expectations prompt investors to reassess portfolio risk and safe-haven allocations...

November 10, 2025

Copper prices rise as China’s economic signals hint at demand turning point

Copper prices are rising as fresh data from China suggests early signs of stabilising demand that could reset the cycle...

November 10, 2025

Gold prices climb as macro signals shift beneath the surface

Gold prices are climbing as shifting macro signals prompt investors to rethink where it fits in a changing multi-asset landscape...

November 7, 2025

Gold gains momentum amid dollar weakness and rate cut bets

Gold is gaining traction as the dollar weakens and rate‑cut expectations rise, offering investors a timely diversification tool...

November 7, 2025

A Zambian lime producer meeting industrial-grade standards at scale

Limeco Resources is producing export-grade Quick Lime from Lusaka with cleaner technology and a direct line into regional industrial markets...

November 6, 2025

Vanadium poised for a shift in critical‑mineral dynamics

Vanadium is moving beyond steel and emerging as a potential enabler of long‑duration energy storage...

November 5, 2025

A new dimension emerges at Huntoon for Great Western Mining

Great Western Mining is redefining Huntoon as a multi-metal project with copper, tungsten and zinc...

November 5, 2025

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Thor Explorations strong cash flow, profits and management execution impresses Gervais Williams (LON:THX)

13 October 2025

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13 October 2025

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

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6 February 2026

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

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6 February 2026

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

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November 18, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals Secures Settlement Funds to Boost Limeco Option – Shard Capital

Firering secures $1 million cash settlement and Ricca distribution proceeds to fund Limeco option, increasing its stake to 36.2% with further upside potential...

November 17, 2025

Jubilee Metals receives Tribunal approval for Chrome and PGM disposal

Jubilee Metals has secured unconditional approval from the South African Competition Tribunal for the sale of its Chrome and PGM operations to One Chrome...

November 17, 2025

KEFI Gold and Copper plans full Tulu Kapi project development by late 2025

November 17, 2025

Elemental Royalty Corporation to Launch in US$456 Million Transaction Boosting Gold Royalty Pipeline

EMX, have always believed that a diverse portfolio of mineral rights and royalties offers shareholders a powerful way to access both commodity price upside and exploration-driven growth...

November 15, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals $1M Ricca Settlement Injects Momentum into Lithium Strategy (Video)

Firering Strategic Minerals has received a $1 million payment from Ricca after its JV exit. Vassilios Carellas explains the next steps in this investor update...

November 14, 2025

Why vanadium is gaining ground in long-duration energy storage

Vanadium is gaining attention for its potential role in large-scale energy storage and emerging supply opportunities...

November 13, 2025

Graphite remains essential as industry shifts

Graphite demand is rising steadily as it remains critical for batteries, steelmaking, and thermal systems...

November 13, 2025

How to select the right lime for construction or industrial use

Not all lime is interchangeable, selecting the right type affects performance, safety, and cost on every project...

November 12, 2025

Marshalls plc reports resilient 10-month trading with revenue up 2%

Marshalls, the sustainable building products manufacturer, recorded Group revenue of £548m for the ten months to 31 October 2025, up 2% year-on-year...

November 12, 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals receives US$1m Ricca settlement to boost Limeco stake

Firering Strategic Minerals has agreed a US$1m cash settlement from Skylark Minerals to resolve all outstanding debts owed by Ricca Resources...

November 12, 2025

Copper poised for a deeper test of fundamentals

Copper’s recent rise isn’t just about sentiment, subtle shifts in physical demand and policy risk are shaping its medium‑term outlook...

November 10, 2025

Gold poised at the edge of policy pivot

Gold is setting up for a policy‑driven move as growth concerns and rate‑cut expectations converge...

November 10, 2025

Gold moves into rare territory as investor focus shifts

Gold has broken above $4,000 per ounce as weakening dollar dynamics and shifting Fed expectations prompt investors to reassess portfolio risk and safe-haven allocations...