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The Department of the Interior is expediting the approval of projects for energy resources.

Interdisciplinary Science Reviews seeks article submissions that explore and provide theoretical clarity and insight into core questions around interdisciplinary research, teaching, and leadership.

The parliamentary committee says more robust schemes are needed to prove the biomass is sustainably sourced.

The glue could coat medical implants to prevent infection and bacteria build-up. 

Ten new positions aim to bolster the nuclear, defence and energy sectors.

Ministers have also written an open letter to clean energy developers and investors inviting them to invest here in Britain.

The LME is engaging with physical market stakeholders on aluminium, copper, nickel and zinc.

A new class of recyclable polymers called polythioenones (PCTEs) are reported suitable for 3D printing. 

MIT engineers are manufacturing nanoparticles to deliver cancer drugs to tumors.

Join us for the first webinar in the Cavendish Lecture Series where the focus will be on the Status of the UK Steel Industry, its Future Direction and Key Challenges.

A 'first-of-its-kind' optical sensor can reportedly simultaneously measure wavelength and polarisation.

The Federal Court has ordered Clorox Australia Pty Ltd to pay AUS$8.25mln.

The research sets out a method for estimating the forced labour risk in producing on-grid, photovoltaic solar energy.

The heating method is based on a dielectric susceptors nanocoating made of layers of carbon nanotubes.

Potential legislation in Canada aims to speed up mining projects.

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has established a taskforce to enhance recognition of the recycling method.

Drawing from the layered structure of the human skin, for a more durable de-icing surface.

The process could save having to replace damaged bricks, extending the lifespan of built structures.

Cold welding to make aluminium-copper hybrid conductors could help reduce electric vehicle (EV) weight.

Our flagship event will take place between 11-12 November in Birmingham.

The amount of fuel trapped in the inner walls of fusion tokamaks is better understood.

The last date to submit nominations is 22 April.

Steinzeug-Keramo, specialists in wastewater infrastructure, will showcase their range at Utility Week Live in Birmingham.

The campaign encourages best-practice recycling of aluminium foil wrapping.

All parts of a perovskite solar cell can reportedly be recycled repeatedly.

There is a need for rapid and sensitive detection of avian influenza due to recent outbreaks.

The Institute submitted a response to the Senedd Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee.

The UK YPLC final will be held on 8 May. The winner will compete in the 20th Young Persons' World Lecture Competition 2025.

Insights could help design strong, biodegradable sutures.

Sev.en Global Investments has bought Celsa Steel UK and Celsa Nordic.

The schemes are reportedly failing on circularity and strategic autonomy, new study reveals.

Four UK Research and innovation programmes seek to transform industry.

An overview of kiln advancements over time

Make UK says British manufacturers are pausing recruitment and investment amid rising employment and business costs.

A spotlight on the global steel market and how the UK fares

A patent for an additive manufacturing process capable of producing sub-micrometre-scale features.

Scaling up calcium sulphoaluminate cement manufacture.

The importance of taking a materials-first approach to embed sustainability in additive manufacturing.

Dr Sanjoo Paddea MIMMM recently wrapped up the UK’s £10mln TransFIRe programme for the Foundation Industries

Shipments of coking coal and iron ore from the USA have been delivered to Scunthorpe.

Researchers in America have removed more PFAS from groundwater than traditional methods with low toxicity.

Boost for quantum technology to tackle fraud, prevent money laundering and drive growth.

A bio-based nanocomposite coating has been engineered.

Business Secretary signs off appointments, raw materials paid for.

BP has announced a new oil discovery in the Far South field in the Gulf of Mexico, news that may further anger some shareholders.

Rules for firms handling and transporting microscopic pellets could be tightened to reduce damage to the environment.

The Earba Storage Project is a proposed Scottish pumped storage hydro scheme with an installed capacity of 1,800MW and a storage capacity of 40,000MWh, making it the largest project of its kind in the UK.

The UK Parliament has passed emergency legislation safeguarding Britain’s steel industry, after the last remaining blast furnaces in the country faced closure.

The Nuclear Energy Agency reports sufficient uranium resources exist, but investment is needed to sustain nuclear energy growth.

The Padeswood cement works in north Wales has passed this major project milestone.

Government and industry is to train apprentice engineers, welders and technicians.

A memorandum of understanding hopes to promote opportunities for subsea supply chains in both countries.

The company has signed contracts to aid its transition to electric arc furnaces (EAF) at Port Talbot.

Metso says its technology recovers the metal from lower-capacity copper-sulphide concentrates.

GreenMet, Tanbreez and Critical Metals Corp hope to source more critical minerals for the Western world.

The analysis includes trade-offs between alternatives and traditional fuels.

Recycled brick waste will be used to produce supplementary cementitious materials.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has identified Open 3P as the most comprehensive packaging data standard.

'Tyres burn while the [UK] Government fiddles', warns Secretary General of the Association.

Biomedical 3D scaffolds and dental implantology are among the topics reviewed in this latest issue.

The six finalists will be invited to the awards ceremony at IOM3, London on 20 June.

It will the only atom probe tomography (APT) facility to specialise in space science, claims the Scottish university.

Seeking views on the best legislative route to remove costs and avoid unintended consequences.

Strength properties of bamboo mesoparticles and angular stitched hybrid composites are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

Changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate may ease the pressure on manufacturers as market turmoil unfolds.

On-the-ground verification efforts have confirmed six new mineralised prospects in Australia.

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) launches the competition.

An independent review is underway into options for greenhouse gas removals.

This webinar will explore innovative approaches to titanium production, emphasising sustainable and circular methodologies. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, novel powder production methods, and mining perspectives.

The UK Government’s policy for achieving net-zero Aviation by 2050 comes under scrutiny.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) examines capabilities in midstream processing, recycling and recovery.

The Sustainable Future Awards are now open for entry. Deadline to submit nominations is 16 May 2025.

Kinetic energy penetrators and zinc-air batteries are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

Microwave sintering for solar cell applications and silicate–based thermal insulating material are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

The competition seeks innovations to synchronise and team multiple undersea systems.

The EU has approved mining projects on Indigenous Sámi land under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

Polytag integrates its technology in four plastic detection units processing 146,000t of waste.

R-Tech Materials claims to be the only independent UK lab accredited for composite rebar testing in Europe.

You are invited to join us for our monthly virtual event where the focus will be on Biomaterials.

Understanding surface treatment for coins, multilayer coating and cold spray repair are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

The Rosalind Franklin rover will explore the red planet in 2030 for signs of life on Mars.

The First Part of the 30th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) wrapped up at the end of March.

This event has a particular focus on the uses of elastomeric materials in energy transition.

A cathode active material (CAM) plant is to be built in Kotka, Finland, while Europe’s largest battery site in Blackhillock, Scotland, commences operations.

They will collaborate to improve the way polymers-in-liquid formulations (PLFs) are made, used and disposed of by 2040.

Vishay Intertechnology intends to invest in their Newport plant in Wales.

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is investing £3.5mln in sensor technology.

We are delighted to share that Jim Shields CEng CSci FIMMM has been named Chair of the UK Register of Ground Engineering Professionals (RoGEP).

IOM3 Library has received a generous donation of books and research materials from W A (Frank) Tandy, a long-standing member with a distinguished history in the field of rubber and materials science.

The projects are intended to secure and diversify access to critical materials.

The closures would affect two blast furnaces, steelmaking operations and a reduction in steel rolling-mill capacity.

Injectable hydrogel works with medication to treat osteoporosis.

Quantum interference and symmetry dictate molecular behaviour in gold-surface collisions.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (26 March) presented her plans for the economy to Parliament in the 2025 Spring Budget.

The programme will match companies with UK academic experts to accelerate technology development.

Plastics Recyclers Europe highlights a sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports and rising economic pressures.

An AIRBUS-led project will assess contrail formation, and the impact of fuel composition on particle emissions.

The process could make aluminium production more efficient while reducing hazardous wastewater from the manufacturing process.

Dr Edwin Bruce Farmer was President of the Insitute of Materials between 1999 and 2001, which became part of IOM3 in 2002.

Emerging and developing economies accounted for over 80% of the increase, despite slower growth in China.

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEng CSci FIMMM reports on the 2025 IOM3 Advisory Council meeting.

An EngineeringUK survey of 800 teachers finds that only 4% cite vocational or technical qualifications as the best route.

Researchers in Germany claim to have harmonised alloying with dealloying.

Bio-lubricants for automotive engines and ceramic-metallic brake pads for agricultural tractors are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

Winter tyres with cobalt-free studs do significantly less damage to the roads, say scientists in Sweden.

Mine waste can remove carbon dioxide from atmosphere at scale, representing an untapped resource, asserts new white paper.

The organisation is committing to a £10mln renewables partnership with metro mayors.

Flexible electronics have been integrated within a three-ply, self-deployable, composite boom.

Findings from a two-year research study demonstrate environmental and quality of life benefits.

The University of Nottingham and Peatland Action are leading the research.

Consultation opens for the Environmental Management Systems Standard. 

The fine is for failing to combat severe market stress around nickel contract prices.

Huntingdonshire is attempting to position itself at the heart of battery development in the UK and the world.

The EU plan looks to safeguard the steel and metals industry within the 22 Member States.

Head of Education and Professional Development Dr Diane Aston FIMMM recounts her experience.

Congratulations to Dr Maurizio Carano MIMMM for his election to the IOM3 Commercial Activities Board.

African, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean and Pacific leaders have recommitted to accelerate a just energy transition for small island states.

The first, 2D, mechanically interlocked material is reported to have been made at Northwestern University, USA.

A prototype aerosol launcher suppresses flames using electricity to help fight fires.

The next generation of experts needed to safely and securely manage the UK’s legacy nuclear materials will be trained by The Universities of Manchester and Sheffield, UK.

The announcement comes amid a strong increase of imports from Asia and high costs of European production.

The investment in Exurban UK focuses on technology to recycle electronic scrap for critical materials.

Porosity formation, microstructure–toughness and intermetallic compounds are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

Peatland plants could make folding boxes, trays and similar items, says the team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany.

Cornwall Council grants Cornish Lithium planning permission for the UK's first commercial geothermal lithium production facility.

The UK's first electric vehicle (EV) battery cells have reportedly been produced using recycled cathode active materials (CAM).

As many companies explore natural-fibre packaging, the ‘Paperisation in practice’ panel at Packaging Innovations asked if there were any industry implications and whether we should universally embrace paper?

The first fully 3D-printed, droplet-emitting, electrospray engine has been developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

The electrode can encase nerves without damaging them.

IOM3 highlights that a more integrated and long-term approach to materials is required to realise the Defence Strategy’s ambitions.

UK Steel proposes a new mechanism to address uncompetitive electricity prices.

Miner found liable for multiple events.

A patent for treating mineral substrates.

Co-founder of the School of Natural Building, UK, Barbara Jones is passionate about building with straw and other natural materials.

By combining three advanced techniques, new insights can be uncovered into how natural materials behave across multiple length scales.

Regulating emissions from non-road mobile machinery

Low-carbon asphalt materials are being trialled on England’s major roads.

How board members in the natural resources sector can enable enduring and positive social, environmental and economic outcomes

The importance of apprenticeships in the heritage sector.

A Westminster debate unpacked the challenges and opportunities in filling the skills gaps to secure a green transition.

Calls for pro-action in retrofitting concrete bridges.

The global elastomers market is forecast to grow by more than 4% annually, reaching a value of US$147.35bln by 2032.

A report released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation suggests established reuse systems in the Global South could accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

The first passenger car powered by a lithium-metal, solid-state battery takes to the road in a new testing programme.

Paul Skerry of IOM3 and Mark Shayler of Ape explore the intersections of packaging, sustainability, and innovation, reflecting on their initial chance encounter.

Nanocrystalline magnesium alloy preparation and superalloy filler powders are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

An alliance dedicated to establishing a circular economy for composites in Europe launches.

The UK may require as much as 40% of the global lithium supply and nearly 30% of graphite supply to meet demand by 2030.

Nanosized precipitates and epoxy-coated carbon steel are among the focuses of this latest issue.

The 2025 Brick Awards mark the 49th year of celebrating achievements in clay brick architecture.

Global copper smelting activity fell for the first time since October 2024, according to the Global Copper Monitoring Index.

Thirty-one out of 46 municipalities have rejected BHP’s deal to compensate the victims of the Mariana dam disaster.

France and Spain are among eight European countries calling for a Critical Chemicals Act to protect EU chemical production.

The discovery suggests there could be huge amounts of helium in the Earth’s core.

The hub will support engineering and technology innovation skills to promote businesses in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and the North East of England.

Germany has sufficient lithium reserves to meet its own needs for several decades if it uses deep-water sources, estimates Fraunhofer IEG.

Eni and UKAEA launch a research and technological development collaboration for fusion energy.

The report presents a vision for a competitive British steel industry.

IOM3 invites responses on UK government plans to make the North Sea central to Britain’s clean energy future.

A new method allows the fabrication of millimetre-scale objects within seconds using significantly less energy than previous approaches.

Explore the future of Materials, Minerals & Mining in the era of Industry 4.0, where we focus on additive assembly

3D printers can mimic mammalian biomechanical qualities to advance liquid-metal robotics, report University of Queensland, Australia, researchers.

Paint has been severely understudied in research on microplastics, according to a Toronto University, Canada, study.

On 27 February, WIM3 met in person at IOM3, 297 Euston Road in London to celebrate their 12 year anniversary and International Women's Day.

The Women in Materials, Minerals & Mining webinar entitled 'A Level Playing Field?' focuses on improving working conditions for gender equality.

It says the plans overlook the aggregates, cement and concrete needed for sustainable homes and infrastructure.

The public policy school will focus on AI usage in private and public sectors, and the revival of post-industrial regions.

Research into prehistoric life was facilitated using equipment at the Henry Royce Institute facility.

Rio Tinto’s first renewable diesel trial has been completed across its Pilbara iron-ore operations.

The four UK administrations have set out the intended environmental effects of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging policy.

Cost-reduction recommendations from the UK's Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) follow the Climate Change Committee’s recent carbon budget advice.

Microstructural engineering and tumour modelling feature in this latest issue.

The lines will equip industry with a manufacturing testbed for more sustainable carbon fibres, boost supply chain resilience and de-risk investments.

The partnership will focus on the biggest waste stream in Europe and closing the loop for the construction value chain.

Swedish work shows it is technically possible to store the hydrogen gas for fossil-free iron and steelmaking on an industrial scale.

IOM3 is calling for inputs on a consultation, in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s findings.

Rock Tech Lithium and Arcore AG will merge to establish a fully integrated lithium supply chain from mine to battery-grade products.

A protective layer is being placed over historic trenches at a site in West Cumbria, UK, ahead of permanent disposal of radioactive waste.

Dr Kate Thornton was the President of IOM3 from 2023-2024, and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Publisher of the IOM3 Journals, Sage Publications Ltd shares its latest Impact Report ahead of their 60th anniversary.

Billed as the 'world's largest' resin transfer moulding (RTM) system, it aims to reduce large component process times and maintain aero-structural part standards.

The report on UK Capabilities in Mining for Critical Minerals presents industry case studies and a shortlist of UK companies working in the sector.

Reducing chemical contamination in the aviation industry is among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

The UK Government climate advisors says electrification will need to make up 60% of emissions reductions by 2040.

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore describes her career to date and the aims of her presidency.

The Refill Coalition says it has proved the viability of its refill and reuse solutions following a successful trial period.

Automation specialist FANUC UK is supporting a search to find the UK's best young robotics talent.

Proposed reforms by the UK Government to pave the way for clean power by 2030.

IOM3 celebrates the first Chartered Week, held between 24-28 February.

Material composite armour plates and resonant ultrasound spectroscopy are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

Industry and government figures discussed the UK’s much debated Deposit Return Scheme and Extended Producer Responsibility legislation at a Westminster Forum event.

Resources for planning and managing the closure of tailings storage facilities have been revised by the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM).

National Wealth Fund invests in Grangemouth, Scotland, as its oil refinery is set to close in the summer.

The EU has a €1.5mln funding opportunity for scale-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in line with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

The £43.5mln in direct equity from the National Wealth Fund (NWF) will go into Scottish packaging firm Pulpex.

A polymer that can fix itself after it has been cracked or broken into pieces is on the horizon, claim researchers at Bournemouth University, UK. 

On 20 February, Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM delivered her Presidential Address. Watch her address in the article.

Medical Photonics focuses on smart technologies to improve healthcare. 

Engineers in the US claim to have mitigated three types of defects in parts produced by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) – a form of additive manufacturing. 

Trials firing member-produced ceramic products with hydrogen have officially commenced.

The government say steel has a huge role to play in driving growth.

The UK's Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) launches a competition seeking innovations in dermal protection.

In celebration of Chartered Week 2025, we speak to the Society for the Environment, Engineering Council, and Science Council on the importance of professional registration.

The UK Government's Plan for Steel Consultation seeks views to inform its Steel Strategy

Microwave radiation induces pyrolysis of PVC power cables, leaving behind only copper, a joint study shows.

Perenco has started injecting carbon dioxide into a depleted natural gas reservoir in the Southern North Sea.

Anglo American has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nickel business to a subsidiary of MMG.

Diverse uses are uncovered for the 4mln m³ of clay excavated to widen the rivers converging in the Dutch Delta and to reinforce the dykes for protection against flooding.

IOM3 has highlighted the key role of materials, minerals and mining in its Spending Review representation.

Downcycling of plastic has limited climate benefit in terms of emissions, claim researchers in Sweden.

Works to secure the Bishop Auckland shaft in County Durham, UK, began last week.