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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Elastomers in Biomedical Devices

Focussing on elastomer materials and their use and application in healthcare.

Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply

How advances in technology could lead to improvements across the mining and minerals sectors.

Birmingham

International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites 2025

ICMAC 2025 pioneering research and innovative solutions to address the needs of industries that rely on advanced composites technologies

Coventry

 

Upcoming courses

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Introduction to Engineering Metallurgy Autumn 2024

A one-day course exploring the basic concepts of metallurgy

Virtual

EQIPT Additional Assignments 2024

For those wishing to study additional assignments as part of the full EQIPT programme or the EQIPT Benchmarking service.

Distance Learning

Polymers in Packaging 2024

Online short course focussing on the use of polymers in the packaging industry

Online

 

Celebrating International Volunteer Day

On 5 December, we marked International Volunteer Day, a chance to acknowledge the incredible contributions of our volunteers.

Thank you for the time, effort, and dedication you bring to supporting the Institute and strengthening our community. Your impact is felt year-round, and we are truly grateful.

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

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