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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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Upcoming events

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  • Free

Cavendish Lecture Series: Molten Oxide Electrolysis - An Innovative Metal Production Platform Technology

Join us for the third webinar in the Cavendish Lecture Series.

  • Free

NMG Lunchtime Seminar Series: Focus on Natural Fibre Composites

Join our Natural Materials Group monthly virtual event where we will focus on Natural Fibre Composites

  • Free

NMG Lunchtime Seminar Series: Focusing on Bioplastics

Join our Natural Materials Group monthly virtual event where we will focus on Bioplastics

 

Upcoming courses

Selection of Geometallurgical Samples

A half-day course exploring the fundamental concepts and techniques for geometallurgical sample selection

London

Geometallurgy: Concepts & Principles

A half-day course exploring how to maximise the value from mineral deposits

London

Geometallurgy workshops

Two half-day courses exploring the key aspects of geometallurgy

London

 

Sustainable Future Awards 2025

The IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards are dedicated to recognise, celebrate and encourage the pioneers who are developing and transitioning methods of practice to achieve sustainability, EDI and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources.

The awards provide a platform for knowledge exchange and offer the opportunity to showcase on the ground developments in practice. Submit your nomination under any of the categories:

♻️ Circular economy

♻️ Inclusive practices & social responsibility 

♻️ Sustainable materials innovation for net-zero

♻️ Sustainable Natural Resource Management

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