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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.
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.
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.
A cathode active material (CAM) plant is to be built in Kotka, Finland, while Europe’s largest battery site in Blackhillock, Scotland, commences operations.
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 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.
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.
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?
A report from Nick Hatch FIMMM on Meeting Critical Raw Materials demand was released by IOM3 last year. Materials World presents an edited preview of the findings.
A report released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation suggests established reuse systems in the Global South could accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
Paul Skerry of IOM3 and Mark Shayler of Ape explore the intersections of packaging, sustainability, and innovation, reflecting on their initial chance encounter.
Cost-reduction recommendations from the UK's Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) follow the Climate Change Committee’s recent carbon budget advice.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
British Steel have ‘warmed’ to a multi-union to keep two blast furnaces open in Scunthorpe and save thousands of jobs – but say the UK Government must move on carbon costs.
European Federation of Corrosion President Tomáš Prošek discusses the EFC Approved Courses, global corrosion challenges, and the contribution of member societies like IOM3
Advancements in nanostructures for water treatment and phase change materials for thermal energy storage are the key topics explored in this latest issue.
IOM3 is calling for input on the UK Government's Plan for Change on infrastructure and economic growth. Take a look at the questions exploring the role of materials.
As SpaceCareers.com re-launches, cautious welcome comes from a specialist recruiter warning that promotion alone will not stem engineering skills shortages.
Dr Ilija Rasovic MIMMM, Chair of SEC Group, chats with Silver Medal recipients Dr Matthew Wadge MIMMM and Dr Han Zhang CEng CSci FIMMM on IOM3 Awards & Prizes, Competitions and membership.
Scotland’s Court of Session has ruled that the 2023 approval of the Rosebank oil field cannot go ahead, as it did not account for the Scope 3 emissions that would be caused by burning the field’s oil.
Featuring case studies of mineral deposits’ geology and exploration models encompassing different commodities and mineralisation types from around the world.
The legislation for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers passed in the UK House of Commons on 21 January 2025 with votes 351 for to 74 against the bill.
The Advanced Carbons Council (ACC) has launched as a global trade association to support the production, adoption and use of engineered advanced carbons.
An independent review finds a flaw in the 'third-party engineered design of the heap leach pad' as the most likely cause of the heap leach failure at Çöpler gold mine in Türkiye last year.
A £410mln investment seeks to accelerate fusion energy development, with a further £51.9mln available for businesses adopting emissions-cutting projects.
Seventy-two countries have significantly increased their interventionist policies and protectionism over the past five years, according to research firm Maplecroft.
Discussing the global value of mining and the importance of building a strong professional workforce, there is a preview of a forthcoming event Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply.
A soft, silicone, non-electric touchpad could offer solutions in MRI machines, advanced prosthetic hands and movement aids used for rehabilitation post-surgery.
Understanding the microstructure of cryogenic pressure vessels, identifying the effect of thermal fluctuations on mold coatings and determining the effectiveness of substituting natural gas with hydrogen, are among the topics discussed in this issue.
The grant will support the University of Arizona, USA, in developing programmes for teachers and students about responsible mining to inspire careers in the sector.
This new facility is part of Aggregate Industries’ strategy to transition to deep-sea terminals to minimise lorry miles while meeting growing regional demand.
ADM3 Vice Chair Animesh Anand MIMMM and ADM3 Secretary Dr Sarah Glanvill FIMMM discuss the importance of bringing disability conversations to the forefront.
Following an Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) investigation, luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International Limited has been fined for breaches of timber laws.
Scientists from The University of Manchester, UK, have developed a process to transform complex mixed waste into sustainable biopolymers, including human therapeutics such as insulin, and bioplastics.
In the latest in our series of interviews with inspiring women in our field, Dr Emma Claxton of Rolls-Royce plc talks to Fiona Robinson about her role on the UltraFan Project as Programme Manager for Composite Fan rig testing and how she got there.
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.
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.
Vulcan Energy and chemical company BASF have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore geothermal potential, and Turkish company Team Agro received European funding.
In 2023, Alice Robinson CEng MIMMM was awarded the Frank Fitzgerald Medal & Travel Grant to attend an international conference in Cape Town and shares her experience.
The skills required for the energy transition have been laid out by HyNet - a hydrogen storage and distribution project in the North West of England and North Wales.
A way of making ammonia using a liquid-metal catalyst requires one-fifth less heat and 98% less pressure than conventional processes, say the inventors at RMIT University, Australia.
Australia's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NFRC) has made its first investment of $40mln in original equipment manufacturers for the mining sector.
Researchers at North Carolina State University, USA, have tried making man-made cellulosic fibres from non-wood sources such as agricultural residues and dedicated fibre crops.
New and existing Fellows of IOM3 were invited for Fellows Day along with the shortlisted finalists for Sustainable Future Awards to announce the winners.
New research has named the countries with the least estimated gold worth from recycled e-waste, with Azerbaijan, Namibia, Saint Lucia, and Zimbabwe topping the list.
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.
Pumped storage hydro power renaissance: Angus talked about a possible construction pipeline, leaving a lasting legacy, and how we must approach construction with net zero in mind.
Ten consortia, led by leading battery cell manufacturers, have completed a pre-competitive effort to establish harmonised battery passports, moving towards more transparent and sustainable battery value chains.
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.
Interdisciplinary research on fire safety in sustainable materials and environmental applications of alginate in biosensors and wastewater treatment are among the topics discussed in this issue.
There is confidence among mining leaders that the industry will hit their sustainability goals with the current technologies available, finds an ABB report.
The effect of rare earth elements, heat transfer behaviour and blast furnace operation profile monitoring are among the topics discussed in this issue.
3D printing of sustainable wood-based bio-composites and woven fabric-reinforced natural rubber composites are among the topics discussed in this issue.
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.
Jude Allan MIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Group, chats with Jake Inglis, 2022 Starpack Students Competition sponsor’s award winner on his experience, the Starpack Students Competition, progress since and a potential future career in packaging.
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