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Welcome to the Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy Division

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

The road to recovery

Recession or recovery?
The UK economy is said to have clawed its way out of its deepest recession since the 1930s, but are we out of the woods yet? Gary Price and Rachel Connolly talk to representatives from various technical communities about the difficult financial year that has passed and what may lie ahead.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010

Call for papers for Materials Congress

Materials Congress 2010 – Materials for Extreme Environments and Times is inviting papers until 31 March. To be held from 20-23 September in Kuala Lumpur, the technical programme will explore materials and processes that can meet industry and society demand.
IOM3, 10 Feb 2010

ICMM releases guidance on Health Impact Assessment

A new publication on Good Practice Guidance on Health Impact Assessment (HIA) has been published by the International Council for Mining and Metals (ICMM) The HIA is intended as a practical tool to assist companies in protecting the health and wellbeing of their workforce and local communities.
Mining & minerals (IMMa), 04 Mar 2010
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Features

Race to the bottom - deeper mines

The South African gold industry has been moving towards deeper mines.This article considers the trend.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jan 2010

In deep water – drilling discharges

A risk assessment model to identify and quantify the environmental hazards of disposing of drilling discharges in the marine environment is described by Paul Page of BP Exploration Ltd, UK, and Mark Reed and Henrik Rye, both of SINTEF Materials and Chemistry in Norway.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jan 2010

Shining on – the diamond trade

Diamond markets are changing and companies are having to change with them.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Dec 2009
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Events

National Science and Engineering Week

12 Mar 2010 - 21 Mar 2010, Throughout the UK, UK
National Science and Engineering Week is a 10-day celebration of science, engineering and technology.

6th Annual Asia Mining Congress 2010

22 Mar 2010 - 26 Mar 2010, Singapore, SINGAPORE
Exploration, Investment and Development for Miners, Financiers and Investors

16th International Bauxite and Alumina Seminar

29 Mar 2010 - 31 Mar 2010, Miami, USA
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Jobs

Production & Lean Manager - Salt Union Ltd

Excellent package, Winsford, Cheshire

Management of mining, underground processing and implementation of lean techniques to minimise waste and improve productivity

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