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Welcome to the Iron & Steel Society

As one of the technical Divisions of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining we exist to support the Iron and Steel Industry and related industries within the supply chain by providing a focus for the exchange of knowledge on all aspects of steel production, processing and applications. The Iron & Steel Society's activities encompass all professional, technical and educational aspects of the Steel Industry and whole supply chain.  Read our mission statement

News

Former Vice-President of IOM3 is honoured

A former Vice-President and Honorary Treasurer of IOM3 has had a special edition of a journal dedicated to him on his retirement.
IOM3, 10 Jan 2012

Applications open for £25,000 Materials Science Venture Prize

The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers are accepting applications for their 2012 Venture Prize. The Royal Society are also accepting nominations for a range of awards.
IOM3, 06 Jan 2012

Greater regulation for scrap metal industry

Laws on the sale of scrap metal in the UK are likely to be changed in order to combat metal theft. Sellers could be made to provide dealers with proof of identity and there may even be a ban on cash payments.
IOM3, 05 Jan 2012
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Features

Not costing the Earth - unconsidered waste materials

The Broxburn Bing near Edinburgh (fig 3)
Dr Alex Finlay from the Geochemical Reclamation of Industrial Minerals and Elements (GRIME) research group at Durham University, UK, outlines plans for the investigation and development of unconsidered waste materials as a green rare earth element resource.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jan 2012

Under the surface - mining in Liberia

Hummingbird geologist
The mining industry in Liberia is undergoing a renaissance.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jan 2012

Playing hardball - improving steel alloy bearings

Toroidal roller bearing
A new heat treatment process is improving reliability of steel alloy bearings. Phil Burge, from SKF bearings, explains how.
Materials World Magazine, 04 Dec 2011
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Events

PDAC 2012 International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange

04 Mar 2012 - 07 Mar 2012, Toronto, CANADA
PDAC 2012 is a "must-attend" annual event!

Plastic Materials and Products

20 Mar 2012 - 21 Mar 2012, Shrewsbury, UK
Plastic Materials information for Product Designer/Developers

Sensor Based Sorting 2012

17 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012, Aachen, GERMANY
Addressing new developments and applications in automatic separation techniques for primary and secondary raw materials
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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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