Selecting the right materials and processes is critical for competitive, profitable products. The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining has an unrivalled knowledge of engineering materials and their processing.

The Institute’s Industrial Affiliate Scheme (IAS) aims to bring the benefits of Institute membership to corporations as a whole, giving rapid access to information services.

Company membership of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining has soared since its launch in 1996 and now stands at in excess of 200 members.

Who should join?

The IAS membership drive was originally focused on small and medium sized enterprises. This is still the case, but at the same time the IAS has broadened its appeal and now boasts household names amongst its members, including Group Lotus, Sulzer Metco, Anglo American and Krauss Maffei.

The Industrial Affiliate Scheme is primarily geared towards companies who do not have specific in-house expertise, who are diversifying or who want specific access to mining and mineral data. Industry can access the resources of the Information Service of the Institute by joining the Industrial Affiliate Scheme.

Key benefits

• Impartial, confidential advice on materials or mineral problems
• Free and unlimited access to the Information Service Helpdesk
• A block of free consultancy from Materials Advisors or a free CD-ROM of IMMAGE, the reference database for the international minerals industry
• Discounts on advertising in Institute journals and magazines
• Discounts on literature searches and selective alert services
• Access to premium IOM3 website content including online journals, features, conference proceedings, discussion forums – and customised content alerts
• Reduced rates for Institute products and services, including: conferences, seminars, professional development, workshops, training programmes, publications and room hire
• A free copy of Materials World, the Institute's monthly magazine, covering what’s new in materials, minerals and mining
• Networking opportunities through the Institute’s conferences and events programme, and through its network of regional societies
• NEW! Free-of-charge entry in the IOM3 Marketplace - online organisation directory

Membership fees

Companies can join the Industrial Affiliate Scheme by payment of an annual fee, based on turnover on a sliding scale. Membership is site specific, but any employee on that site can access the scheme.

Annual turnover Annual fee (£)
under £1 million £350 + VAT = £411.25
£1 to 3 million £450 + VAT = £520.75
£3 to 5 million £550 + VAT = £646.25
over £5 million £650 + VAT = £763.75

IAS Application form (PDF 240 KB)

Further information

For further information on the IAS please contact Stuart Preston on +44 (0)1924 403521 or use our online enquiry form