Welcome to the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining

The global network for the materials cycle, promoting sustainability and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources

 

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Supporting you to be a champion of a low carbon, resilient and resource-efficient society

IOM3 member benefits include access to knowledge and information, career support, professional qualifications, training events, grants, achievement awards, access to networking groups and a free member magazine. Learn more about IOM3 membership and how we can support you.

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Upcoming events

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2025 Young Persons' Lecture Competition UK final

Six regional finalists deliver a lecture on a materials, minerals, mining, packaging, clay technology and wood science related subject.

London

Hume-Rothery Seminar & AToMS

Limited number of half-price student tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis - book early!

Derby

 

Upcoming courses

Introduction to Oilfield Metallurgy Spring 2025

Specialist metallurgical training for those working in the oil and gas sectors

Virtual

Effective Change Management Spring 2025

A one-day workshop focussing on how to manage change

Grantham

Packaging Design for the Circular Economy Spring 2025

Exploring the context, principles, influences & considerations of designing, specifying & selecting more circular packaging

Grantham & virtual

 

Enter the Sustainable Future Awards before 16 May

The IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards are dedicated to recognise, celebrate and encourage the pioneers who are developing and transitioning methods of practice to achieve sustainability, EDI and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources.

The awards provide a platform for knowledge exchange and offer the opportunity to showcase on the ground developments in practice. Submit your nomination under any of the categories:

♻️ Circular economy

♻️ Inclusive practices & social responsibility 

♻️ Sustainable materials innovation for net-zero

♻️ Sustainable Natural Resource Management

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Our areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of interests and sectors, with each offering associated community group networking opportunities, events and other relevant technical resources.

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