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IMMa - International Mining & Minerals Association

Welcome to the IMMa website. IMMa is the International Mining & Minerals Association and it is part of IOM3. IMMa has four technical divisions: Applied Earth Science (AES), Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy (MPEM), Mining Technology (MT) and Petroleum & Drilling Engineering; and it encompasses all the interests that resided in the former Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (IMM), which merged with the Institute of Materials in 2002 to form IOM3.

IMMa’s purpose is to serve the members of IOM3 with interests in the minerals industries and to provide a focus both internally within the Institute and externally for the world wide community of minerals professionals. The function of this website is to introduce IMMa and to explain its activities. We hope you find this useful and welcome any constructive comments. Read our mission statement

News

Last opportunity to enter IOM3 Medals and Prizes 2009

Candidates have until 19 December to submit nomination forms for the IOM3 Medals and Prizes 2009.
IOM3, 20 Nov 2008

Boost your Career in Science and Engineering – bursaries announced

Eight student bursary places have been announced for this one day course at IOM3 which takes place on 21st January 2009.
IOM3, 06 Nov 2008

Bursaries available for Boost your Career event

Student bursaries are available for the Boost your Career in Science and Engineering event, to be held in London on 21 January 2009.
IOM3, 05 Nov 2008
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Features

End of the rainbow - gold exploration in Ireland

Gold is well documented in the Celtic fringe of Britain and Ireland, but most discoveries (or rediscoveries) have been small high-grade deposits that could be mined with minimal equipment. This article looks at new gold exploration in the Republic of Ireland.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Nov 2008

Zambia revisited

Berkeley Mineral Resources is restarting the mining of lead and zinc deposits in Kabwe, Zambia, and addressing pollution.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Nov 2008

From pollutant to energy – methane as fuel

Methane is a valuable fuel, and compared with other hydrocarbons it produces less CO2 per unit of energy generated. Capturing methane and using it as fuel could be a positive step in reducing its effect on climate change. One UK company that has exploited this is Alkane Energy plc, a Nottinghamshire-based company which runs methane based power plants.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jul 2008
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Events

Pacrim Congress 2008

24 Nov 2008 - 27 Nov 2008, Gold Coast, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

Mining and Minerals Symposium

26 Nov 2008, Nottingham, UK
South Midlands Mining and Minerals Institute Symposium
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