Empire Metals is trading Β£51.20, 11.55% up after announcing an upgraded Pitfield Mineral Resource Estimate on August 19, 2026.
- The resource quadrupled to 8.16 billion tonnes grading 4.3% TiOβ, containing 349 million tonnes of titanium dioxide, and added a first Measured Resource classification.
- Reliable coverage linked the announcement to shares jumping about 12%; the market is closed, with the latest session ending August 19.
- Broader materials strength provided supportive background, but company-specific resource news was the clearest catalyst.