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.

Cora Gold advances Sanankoro towards construction readiness

Cora Gold has begun the FEED process for its Sanankoro Gold Project in Mali, alongside camp upgrades and land compensation work, as it prepares for construction pending final permitting...

KEFI appoints Stifel and reports progress at Tulu Kapi

KEFI Gold and Copper has appointed Stifel as financial adviser, joint broker and sponsor for its planned Main Market move, while confirming that key Tulu Kapi development milestones remain on..

Alien Metals gains funding support for Munni Munni exploration

Alien Metals retains carried exposure to Munni Munni as GreenTech’s A$7.5 million raise supports the next phase of exploration and development work...

Equinox Gold builds a larger North American gold platform with Orla deal

Equinox Gold’s planned acquisition of Orla Mining would create a larger North America-focused gold producer with greater Canadian exposure, a broader production base and a more substantial development pipeline...

Firering Strategic Minerals: LimeCo Stake Rises as Kilns 3 and 4 Set Up the Next Growth Test (video)

Firering Strategic Minerals is increasing its LimeCo exposure at a crucial stage, with new kilns, higher throughput and a clearer route towards 45% ownership all in focus. Vassilios Carellas explains..

Elemental Royalty targets growth with Vizsla deal and stronger cash flow

Elemental Royalty is building scale through stronger cash flow, a larger royalty portfolio and the proposed acquisition of Vizsla Royalties...

Lime’s hidden importance in mining supply chains

Lime is not a critical mineral, but it is a critical reagent for mining, making supply reliability, energy exposure and regional logistics important investor considerations...

Vanadium offers investors exposure to steel, storage and critical minerals

Vanadium gives investors exposure to established steel demand and future-facing energy storage markets, with supply quality and project execution key to the opportunity...

DynaResource: Higher Revenues, New Veins And A 2026 Push To Unlock San José de Gracia’s Bigger Prize (video)

DynaResource President and CEO Rohan Hazelton discusses a stronger Q1 2026, with revenue up to $18 million and adjusted EBITDA reaching $6 million, while setting out how new vein discoveries,..

Alien Metals looks well supported by GreenTech progress, says Turner Pope

Alien Metals gains attention as Turner Pope highlights GreenTech funding, joint venture value and Western Australian iron ore potential...

Oriole Resources reports initial high-grade drilling results at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported initial results from Phase 3 step-out drilling at the MB01-S deposit in Cameroon, including 1.00m at 59.00g/t gold. The programme has extended the deposit’s strike length..

Iron ore pricing strengthens as supply and demand balance tightens

Iron ore prices have strengthened in May, with firmer steel production and tighter premium supply pointing to improved near-term market momentum...

Cora Gold Fully Funded to Development as Sanankoro Takes Major Step Forward, Says Cavendish

Cora Gold’s Sanankoro project is fully funded to development, with Cavendish highlighting major de-risking and a 27p target price...

Fresnillo to highlight strong 2025 performance at AGM

Fresnillo Chairman Alejandro Baillères is expected to tell shareholders that 2025 was an exceptional year, supported by higher precious metals prices, improved operations and cost discipline...

KEFI notes Ethiopia-Cyprus diplomatic progress

KEFI has welcomed the launch of the first Ethiopia-Cyprus political consultations, noting the relevance of stronger bilateral engagement to Ethiopia’s investment landscape...

Gold outlook puts second-half positioning in focus

Gold’s 2026 outlook remains focused on second-half demand, portfolio positioning and the balance between near-term risks and structural support...

Graphene power storage offers a clear materials opportunity

Graphene-based power storage offers investors a direct materials angle on faster charging, safer systems and longer product life...

Anglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to Dhilmar

Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal assets to Dhilmar for up to US$3.875 billion, with proceeds used to reduce net debt...

Cora Gold advances Sanankoro with improved project economics and funding milestones

Cora Gold’s 2025 results highlighted improved Sanankoro project economics, including a 65% IRR, US$221 million NPV and increased reserves, alongside strategic financing initiatives to support project development...

Elemental expands royalty portfolio with acquisition of Vizsla royalties

Elemental Royalty and Vizsla Royalties have entered into a definitive agreement under which Elemental will acquire all outstanding Vizsla Royalties shares, strengthening its exposure to silver and gold through the..
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Cora Gold advances Sanankoro towards construction readiness

Cora Gold has begun the FEED process for its Sanankoro Gold Project in Mali, alongside camp upgrades and land compensation work, as it prepares for construction pending final permitting...

KEFI appoints Stifel and reports progress at Tulu Kapi

KEFI Gold and Copper has appointed Stifel as financial adviser, joint broker and sponsor for its planned Main Market move, while confirming that key Tulu Kapi development milestones remain on track...

Alien Metals gains funding support for Munni Munni exploration

Alien Metals retains carried exposure to Munni Munni as GreenTech’s A$7.5 million raise supports the next phase of exploration and development work...

Equinox Gold builds a larger North American gold platform with Orla deal

Equinox Gold’s planned acquisition of Orla Mining would create a larger North America-focused gold producer with greater Canadian exposure, a broader production base and a more substantial development pipeline...

Firering Strategic Minerals: LimeCo Stake Rises as Kilns 3 and 4 Set Up the Next Growth Test (video)

Firering Strategic Minerals is increasing its LimeCo exposure at a crucial stage, with new kilns, higher throughput and a clearer route towards 45% ownership all in focus. Vassilios Carellas explains how the recent fundraising fits into the company’s growth plans and what investors should watch over the next six to twelve months...

Elemental Royalty targets growth with Vizsla deal and stronger cash flow

Elemental Royalty is building scale through stronger cash flow, a larger royalty portfolio and the proposed acquisition of Vizsla Royalties...

Lime’s hidden importance in mining supply chains

Lime is not a critical mineral, but it is a critical reagent for mining, making supply reliability, energy exposure and regional logistics important investor considerations...

Vanadium offers investors exposure to steel, storage and critical minerals

Vanadium gives investors exposure to established steel demand and future-facing energy storage markets, with supply quality and project execution key to the opportunity...

DynaResource: Higher Revenues, New Veins And A 2026 Push To Unlock San José de Gracia’s Bigger Prize (video)

DynaResource President and CEO Rohan Hazelton discusses a stronger Q1 2026, with revenue up to $18 million and adjusted EBITDA reaching $6 million, while setting out how new vein discoveries, gravity recovery and a planned 4,000 metre drill programme could shape the next stage at San José de Gracia...

Alien Metals looks well supported by GreenTech progress, says Turner Pope

Alien Metals gains attention as Turner Pope highlights GreenTech funding, joint venture value and Western Australian iron ore potential...

Oriole Resources reports initial high-grade drilling results at Mbe

Oriole Resources has reported initial results from Phase 3 step-out drilling at the MB01-S deposit in Cameroon, including 1.00m at 59.00g/t gold. The programme has extended the deposit’s strike length to around 600m, with an updated JORC resource estimate expected in early Q3 2026...

Iron ore pricing strengthens as supply and demand balance tightens

Iron ore prices have strengthened in May, with firmer steel production and tighter premium supply pointing to improved near-term market momentum...

Cora Gold Fully Funded to Development as Sanankoro Takes Major Step Forward, Says Cavendish

Cora Gold’s Sanankoro project is fully funded to development, with Cavendish highlighting major de-risking and a 27p target price...

Fresnillo to highlight strong 2025 performance at AGM

Fresnillo Chairman Alejandro Baillères is expected to tell shareholders that 2025 was an exceptional year, supported by higher precious metals prices, improved operations and cost discipline...

KEFI notes Ethiopia-Cyprus diplomatic progress

KEFI has welcomed the launch of the first Ethiopia-Cyprus political consultations, noting the relevance of stronger bilateral engagement to Ethiopia’s investment landscape...

Gold outlook puts second-half positioning in focus

Gold’s 2026 outlook remains focused on second-half demand, portfolio positioning and the balance between near-term risks and structural support...

Graphene power storage offers a clear materials opportunity

Graphene-based power storage offers investors a direct materials angle on faster charging, safer systems and longer product life...

Anglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to Dhilmar

Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal assets to Dhilmar for up to US$3.875 billion, with proceeds used to reduce net debt...

Cora Gold advances Sanankoro with improved project economics and funding milestones

Cora Gold’s 2025 results highlighted improved Sanankoro project economics, including a 65% IRR, US$221 million NPV and increased reserves, alongside strategic financing initiatives to support project development...

Elemental expands royalty portfolio with acquisition of Vizsla royalties

Elemental Royalty and Vizsla Royalties have entered into a definitive agreement under which Elemental will acquire all outstanding Vizsla Royalties shares, strengthening its exposure to silver and gold through the Panuco project royalty assets...
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