Materials

Akzo Nobel’s latest quarterly results show stronger operating profit thanks to high‑margin specialty coatings, cost‑saving supply‑chain moves, and data‑driven digital marketing that boost sales and ESG appeal.

Anglo American’s 2026 portfolio‑simplification—selling Australian coal, exiting Jellinbah and tackling a Chilean permit setback—boosts cash, cuts debt, and tests ESG‑driven resilience amid copper demand highs.

Stellantis North America partners with ICL Systems to boost vehicle logistics using the Rubicon platform, while ICL Group pilots AI agents to automate mineral production, illustrating a cross‑sector shift toward data‑centric, AI‑driven operational e…

PPG Industries’ May 18, 2026 Form 4 filings reveal executive phantom‑stock trades—routine yet strategic moves that keep leadership motivated without diluting shareholders.

Explore how Northern Star Resources is quietly positioning itself for a gold price upswing, with low‑cost drilling, regulatory savvy and a new technical leader driving future growth.

Executive buys, Argus upgrades, and Soros adds shares show growing confidence in Linde PLC’s hydrogen‑driven growth and potential upside beyond the current high‑five‑hundreds.

Rio Tinto’s modest share decline in May 2026 reflects broader mining sector pressure from rising bond yields, commodity price drops, and tightening supply, yet its robust balance sheet remains a key competitive advantage.

Stora Enso’s Q3 2026 results show 12 % volume‑driven revenue growth, a 32.8 % EBITDA margin and strong liquidity, while expanding its battery‑grade antimony portfolio to diversify revenue and strengthen long‑term value.

Fortescue’s new green‑hydrogen JV with Sparc Technologies and Adelaide Univ. aims to slash costs by 15‑20% using a solar‑powered photocatalyst, while the mining giant stays focused on iron‑ore, keeping investors poised for a high‑risk, high‑potentia…

Rio Tinto’s copper strategy fuels EV, renewable & data‑centre growth, boosting supply and investor confidence amid rising demand.