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Materials World is specifically devoted to the engineering materials cycle, from mining and extraction, through processing and application, to recycling and recovery. Editorially, it embraces the whole spectrum of materials and minerals – metals, plastics, polymers, rubber, composites, ceramics and glasses – with particular emphasis on advanced technologies, latest developments and new applications, giving prominence to the topics that are of fundamental importance to those in industry.

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See our Book Reviews section for reviews of the most recent titles in materials, minerals and mining

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Materials World is published by IOM Communications Ltd for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

IOM Communications Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

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Welcome to Materials World, the member magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

News

Concorde Visit 21st June 2008

Group PhotoSWWPG & Friends Group Photo
SWWPG and friends visit to Concorde at Airbus, Filton on Saturday the 21st June 2008.
SWWPG, 19 Nov 2008

Materials in demand?

This summer saw the launch of the first UK National Subject Profile for Higher Education Programmes in Materials. In the first of a series of articles by the team behind it, Tim Bullough, Senior Lecturer in Materials at The University of Liverpool, UK, explores the development of this university discipline.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Nov 2008

Head of the British Ceramic Confederation talks transferable skills

Gary Price talks to Dr Laura Cohen, the new Chief Executive Designate of the British Ceramic Confederation, about the challenges that lie ahead for the industry and the importance of transferable skills.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Nov 2008
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Features

The Rusal way

Climate change has presented businesses with significant challenges and opportunities. Ivan Rebrik, Head of the Health and Safety Executive Department at UC RUSAL, discusses the Russian aluminium producer’s strategy.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Nov 2008

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
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The magazine of IOP: The Packaging Society, focusing on technology, innovation and design in packaging

 

 

 

 

The magazine of ICTa, the International Clay Technology Association, focusing on news and features from the clay industry

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