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.

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...

Glencore clarifies position on future of coal business in H1 report

Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) reports strategic gains in its 2024 Half-Year Report, featuring streamlined operations, climate action plans, and robust shareholder returns...

Rio Tinto Plc half year results presentation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) presented its 2024 half-year results, led by CEO Jakob Stausholm and CFO Peter Cunningham, with Q&A sessions scheduled later today...

Glencore plc receives final regulatory approval for a 77% acquisition of Elk Valley Resources

Glencore plc has secured approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act to acquire a 77% interest in EVR from Teck Resources...

Anglo American Plc suspends production at Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine

Anglo American PLC has halted production at its Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland after a coal gas ignition incident on June 29, 2024, ensuring all workers were safely evacuated...

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer, bringing his extensive experience from Johnson Matthey and nearly 30 years at KPMG...

Anglo American rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ fifth sales cycle of 2024

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) reports $315 million in rough diamond sales for De Beers' fifth sales cycle of 2024, reflecting seasonal trends...
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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...

Glencore clarifies position on future of coal business in H1 report

Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) reports strategic gains in its 2024 Half-Year Report, featuring streamlined operations, climate action plans, and robust shareholder returns...

Rio Tinto Plc half year results presentation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) presented its 2024 half-year results, led by CEO Jakob Stausholm and CFO Peter Cunningham, with Q&A sessions scheduled later today...

Glencore plc receives final regulatory approval for a 77% acquisition of Elk Valley Resources

Glencore plc has secured approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act to acquire a 77% interest in EVR from Teck Resources...

Anglo American Plc suspends production at Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine

Anglo American PLC has halted production at its Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland after a coal gas ignition incident on June 29, 2024, ensuring all workers were safely evacuated...

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer

Croda International Plc appoints Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer, bringing his extensive experience from Johnson Matthey and nearly 30 years at KPMG...

Anglo American rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ fifth sales cycle of 2024

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) reports $315 million in rough diamond sales for De Beers' fifth sales cycle of 2024, reflecting seasonal trends...
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