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IOM3 has partnered with The Geological Society, Royal Academy of Engineering and Royal Society of Chemistry to call on government to establish a UK Materials Strategy.
Australia's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NFRC) has made its first investment of $40mln in original equipment manufacturers for the mining sector.
Think tank Planet Tracker urges governments and investors to focus on terrestrial mining improvements as it publishes two reports in its deep-sea mining series.
The Select Committee for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched an inquiry on how to build the workforce that is needed to deliver the policies and infrastructure for the UK’s clean, secure energy mission.
In a change of position, the US Treasury Department will allow some mining companies to access a tax credit aimed at boosting American production of solar panels, lithium-ion batteries and other energy components.
If adopted, the voluntary mining standard is anticipated to include almost 100 mining companies across approximately 600 operations in around 60 countries.
While Bryn Bach Coal reapplies for an extension to its existing coal mine, West Cumbria Mining misses the deadline to appeal the rejection of a new mine at Whitehaven.
The fees, released by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), reflect the most recent data submitted by large organisations in the industry.
The intention is to strengthen supply chains and promote trade and investment in critical mineral resource exploration, extraction, processing, refining, recycling and recovery.
A report from the National Engineering Policy Centre includes recommendations for delivering the required grid, generation and system flexibility under an accelerated timescale.
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) provides US state and local governments with the legal tools to hold companies accountable for plastic pollution.
Ahead of the UK general election on 4 July, IOM3 has published a summary of the plans for materials, minerals and mining set out in the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos.
Ahead of the UK’s general election, IOM3 sets out five priorities for the next government to secure a proper focus and strategic approach to materials, minerals and mining.
The Philippines Government reports that businesses have met their target in the first year of implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act.
The National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), EngineeringUK and the Mineral Products Association have released their respective policy priorities ahead of the UK's upcoming General Election.
Report from Robert Gordon University (RGU) says UK and Scottish political decisions, rather than energy market economics, will determine the size of the workforce and supply chain.
A review of the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) finds a disproportionately high focus on raw materials to produce rare-earth magnets, as well as battery-grade lithium.
IOM3 has published a policy paper setting out key actions required as the UK, and the rest of the world, transitions from energy dependency based on burning fossil fuels to low carbon energy sources.
The UK Government disagrees with the Foreign Affairs Committee's conclusion that successive governments have failed to recognise the importance of critical minerals to the UK economy.
The Task & Finish Group on Critical Mineral Resilience for UK Industry has submitted its report to the Minister of State for the Investment Security Unit, and Minister for Industry and Economic Security, Nusrat Ghani MP.
The UK’s critical minerals supply chains have been found to be vulnerable due to its continuing dependence on autocracies – in particular China – and the inaction of successive UK governments, according to a report from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
The UK battery strategy, released this week, sets out the government’s vision for the UK to achieve a globally competitive battery supply chain by 2030.
Six organisations (CMA(UK), IOM3, IQ, MAUK, MPA and MPQC) have signed an open letter to UK university leaders setting out the essential role of materials, minerals and mining in modern society.
David Hughes CEng MIMMM, IOM3 Polymer Group Chair welcomes the legislation and reinforces the importance of a circular economy for polymers already in existence.
Today (30 March) the UK government has set out proposals on how to enhance energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver on net-zero commitments.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its latest findings which cover scientific, technical, and socio-economic data on climate change.
The newly published Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 builds on the previously announced 25 Year Environment Plan and follows a period of consultation that IOM3 contributed to.
Former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore today (13 January 2023) published his Net Zero Review, setting out the ‘historic opportunity’ offered by net-zero.
Earlier this year IOM3 wrote to Professor David S Latchman CBE, the Vice-Chancellor of Birkbeck, University of London, to ask him to reconsider the stance to ‘not hold relationships of any kind with oil, gas or mining companies’ expressed in its new careers policy.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (17 November 2022) outlined the Government’s Autumn Statement setting out the government’s priorities to addresses the current cost of living and energy crisis.
On Friday, Kwasi Kwarteng delivered a fiscal statement reaffirming the government’s plans for an energy bills support package and unveiling a new Growth Plan.
IOM3 has commented on the UK’s first-ever centre to collect and analyse information on the supply of critical minerals to help build a more resilient economy.
The four UK governments have published their response to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging consultation outlining the changes since the consultation and decisions taken forward. They have confirmed that EPR will be implemented in a phased manner from 2024, rather than 2023.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (23 March 2022) outlined the Government’s Spring Statement for 2022 following the attack Russia launched on Ukraine and uncertainty surrounding the global economy, particularly the energy sector.
IOM3 has submitted evidence to The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on UK advanced materials to help inform Government on next steps to help drive the UK Innovation Strategy's 7 technology families.
In January 2022, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) sought views on the design of a new climate compatibility checkpoint for new oil and gas licensing.
On 28 February 2022, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the contribution to its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) from Working Group II, entitled Impacts, Adaption and Vulnerability, produced by 270 scientists from 67 countries. The key message is that the world needs to act now to secure our future.
The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology (POST) has published a briefing that examines the need for more mining and processing of non-renewable mineral resources and the positive and negative impacts of this on the environment and society.
The Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, has today unveiled the government’s White Paper, setting out ‘a plan to transform the UK by spreading opportunity and prosperity to all parts of it.'
The Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Society, Jude Allan MIMMM, represented the Institute at The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee evidence session in its inquiry into plastic waste. The panel included IOM3 Fellow Kevin Vyse FIMMM.
The Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Society, Jude Allan MIMMM, will be representing the Institute at The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee evidence session in its inquiry into plastic waste.
In the run up to COP26 (the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference), The Henry Royce Institute (Royce) and IOM3 have launched a joint report which sets out how materials science and innovation will help the UK achieve net-zero.
The long-anticipated Heat and Buildings Strategy has been published (Tuesday 19 October 2021), which sets out the government’s plan to significantly cut carbon emissions from the UK’s 30 million homes and workplaces in a simple, low-cost and green way.
The UK Government has published its long-awaited Net Zero Strategy on Tuesday (19 October) setting out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet the 2050 net zero target.
A new report calls on both government and the construction industry to set challenging but clear targets that will deliver the net zero transformation at pace and at scale.
With one month until the government is due to deliver the Budget, including its spending review for the next 3 years, 42 engineering organisations including IOM3 have outlined six urgent actions.
Government has today (17 August) announced plans to create tens of thousands of jobs, invest billions of pounds and create new export opportunities by introducing the UK’s first ever Hydrogen Strategy.
The Interim Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has provided advice on the Government’s draft environmental principles policy statement, produced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
IOM3 has submitted written responses to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging and Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland consultations.
IOM3 is proud to support a research consortium examining how the foundation industries can grow and develop while helping achieve the net zero 2050 environmental targets.
The Monarch has set out the Government’s plan to 'deliver a national recovery from the pandemic that makes the UK stronger, healthier and more prosperous than before'
The UK Government is consulting on a 'landmark' Environment Bill that will impose a duty on Ministers to give due regard to environmental principles when making policy.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined the Government’s plans to support people and businesses through the coming months, build the future UK economy and ‘fix’ the public finances in the wake of the pandemic.
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has published its response to the consultation on proposals to revise the Maximising Economic Recovery Strategy for the UK (MER UK Strategy). IOM3 responded to the 12-week consultation, which was conducted between 6 May – 29 July 2020.
IOM3 has welcomed the Energy White Paper published by government today (14 December). Transforming the UK’s energy system will play a vital role in the decarbonisation of key sectors and the transition to a low carbon economy.
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Spending Review today in which he announced the Government's spending priorities for 2021. Of main focus was the announcement of £55bln to help tackle COVID-19 next year as the country continues to battle the pandemic.
IOM3 has submitted a response to the Home Office Fire Safety Consultation welcoming the direction of travel and ambition to improve building and fire safety.
IOM3 has submitted evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s inquiry to undertake pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Building Safety Bill.
IOM3 and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) have together submitted written representation on the HM Treasury Comprehensive Spending Review 2020 (CSR2020).
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) has submitted a written response to the UK HM Revenue & Customs Plastic Packaging Tax consultation.
IOM3 responds to the Resource and Waste Strategy and support the debate. IOM3 has a knowledge bank of independent consultants, academics and current and former practitioners in industry from packaging, polymer, and waste and sustainability backgrounds. It is this calibre of knowledge in the materials cycle that will provide Government with responses to implement the new strategy.
