Welcome to the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining

The global network for the materials cycle, promoting sustainability and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources.

 

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IOM3 member benefits include access to knowledge and information, career support, professional qualifications, training events, grants, achievement awards, access to networking groups and a free member magazine. Learn more about IOM3 membership and how we can support you.

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Geometallurgy 2023

Addressing sustainable and energy-efficient supply of critical metals and minerals

London

Bioadhesion & Adhesives

[POSTPONED] Highlighting how biological systems achieve adhesion to surfaces, and how adhesives and surface treatments can be made more sustainable by learning lessons from natural solutions.

London
  • Free

Materials Challenges for Neuromorphic Computing

This webinar will cover the materials science and engineering challenges of materials and devices for neuromorphic computing.

 

Upcoming courses

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IOM3 Certificate in Management 2023

The ideal course for people in or about to take up their first managerial or supervisory position

Grantham

How to Manage Change Effectively Autumn 2023

A one-day workshop designed to enhance your understanding of change

Grantham

PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber and Panel Products 2023

A distance learning course for those new to the wood industry or wishing to broaden their knowledge.

Distance Learning

 

IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards 2023

The IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards recognised cutting edge technologies contributing to sustainability and the circular economy.

Winners announced

 

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Our areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of materials and sectors, with each offering associated community group networking opportunities, events and other relevant technical resources.

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