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Welcome to the Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy Division

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Welcome to the website of the Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Division. Our purpose is to serve all members of IOM3 with interests in the processing of minerals to produce metals and other marketable products. We work closely with the other minerals-related divisions of the Institute, through IMMa, the International Mining and Minerals Association, to provide a focus both internally within the Institute and externally for the world-wide community of minerals engineers. Read our mission statement

News

Be behind the headlines!

Scientists and engineers can experience life in the heart of the newsroom by applying for a British Science Association 2012 Media Fellowship.
IOM3, 08 Feb 2012

Mining Games

The 34th International Mining Games will see teams of students compete in a series of events designed to keep traditional mining techniques alive.
IOM3, 16 Jan 2012

Sensor-Based Sorting - Final Programme Available

Sensor-Based Sorting conference (Aachen, April 2012) programme published.
Mining & minerals (IMMa), 11 Jan 2012
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Features

Rocking around the clock - platinum mining in South Africa

Stockpile, feed silo and conveyors at Mogalakwena North platinum mine
Tim Probert visited the recently commissioned Mogalakwena North platinum mine in South Africa to find out how Anglo American has improved output at the largest single stream platinum concentrator in the world.
Materials World Magazine, 05 Feb 2012

About IMMa and IOM3

Martin Cox, Chairman of IMMa, published an article in the Global Business Magazine promoting the work undertaken by IMMa in support of the resource divisions and the broader IOM3
Mining & minerals (IMMa), 20 Jan 2012

On the surface - preparation of rare earth metals

Dr Steve Barrett from the University of Liverpool, UK, has been studying rare earth metals for 20 years. Here he explains how preparation of the surface layer is crucial to the functionality of these scarce elements.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jan 2012
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Events

The Chilean Mine Rescue

16 Feb 2012, London, UK
MinSouth Evening Lecture

Open Cut: Mine Planning and Operational Excellence

21 Feb 2012 - 24 Feb 2012, Singapore, SINGAPORE
Showcasing solutions to address key Technical, Operational and Commercial challenges in mine planning and development

MinSouth Young Persons' Lecture Competition Heat

08 Mar 2012, London, UK
MinSouth Young Persons' Lecture Competition Heat
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Jobs

Mining and Metals Opportunities - Hatch Associates Ltd

Negotiable based on skills, knowledge and experience, London and Globally

Junior and senior mining, metallurgical process, and project engineering professionals required for Investment & Business Planning team in London

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