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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  • Free

State-of-the-Art in Natural Terrain Hazard Assessment and Engineering

Explore how Hong Kong is using advanced engineering and technology to manage landslide risks on its steep natural terrain.

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NMG Lunchtime Seminar Series: Focus on Natural Fibre Composites

Join our Natural Materials Group monthly virtual event where we will focus on Natural Fibre Composites

  • Free

NMG Lunchtime Seminar Series: Focusing on Bioplastics

Join our Natural Materials Group monthly virtual event where we will focus on Bioplastics

 

Upcoming courses

Introduction to Engineering Metallurgy Spring 2025

A one-day course exploring the basic concepts of metallurgy

Virtual

Fractography of Ceramics

One-day course exploring the limitations of brittle materials through fractography

Stoke on Trent

Design for Sustainability & Circular Economy Spring 2025

One-day course introducing the main principles for designing for sustainability and circularity

Virtual

 

Celebrating our valued volunteers.

It is Volunteers' Week from 2 to 8 June, and we want to thank our dedicated volunteers and supporters across the UK and beyond. 

We’re excited to launch the new ASV badge as part of our Volunteers’ Week celebrations. It’s available to all members who actively support or volunteer with IOM3 and can be found in your member toolkit.

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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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Our networks include technical community groups, local societies in the UK and overseas, and member networks supporting specific membership groups

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