4 December 2024 Plastics, Rubber and Composites Vol. 53, No. 8-10, out now Thermal-force coupling simulation, carbon fibre modifying pathways and synthesis of graphene oxide are among the topics discussed in this issue. News
4 December 2024 IOM3 welcomes announcement of new UK Critical Minerals Strategy At Resourcing Tomorrow, Minister Sarah Jones announced a new Critical Minerals Strategy will be launched next year. IOM3 News
4 December 2024 UN uses satellites to bolster mine standards The United Nations will strengthen mine safety and standards through satellite monitoring and risk-profiling. News
3 December 2024 Norway forced to pause deep sea mining plans Norway has suspended plans to mine the sea bed at the bottom of the Arctic, according to media reports. News
2 December 2024 YPWLC 2024 winner announced The Young Persons' World Lecture Competition was held online on 28 November. IOM3 News
2 December 2024 Circularity in textiles ‘impossible’ without drop in consumption, report finds The Circularity Gap Report Textiles finds only 0.3% of materials used in the global textile industry come from recycled sources. News
29 November 2024 Coal Authority changes name to Mining Remediation Authority The Coal Authority becomes known as the Mining Remediation Authority from today. News
29 November 2024 LEGO-inspired glass bricks for circular construction An MIT team has made 3D-printed glass bricks that can disassembled at the end of a building’s lifetime and reassembled into a new structure. News
29 November 2024 IOM3 announces Honorary Fellowship Journalist and writer Ed Conway was elected to Honorary Fellowship by the IOM3 Executive Board. IOM3 News
28 November 2024 Report flags UK vulnerable to critical minerals supply The UK 2024 Criticality Assessment provides insights into the various factors contributing to mineral supply risk. News
28 November 2024 Science and Technology of Welding and Joining Vol. 29, No. 5-6, out now Welding deformation, fibre optic sensors and morphology are among the topics discussed in this issue. News
28 November 2024 ‘ZeroCAL’ takes concrete steps to decarbonise cement Calcium hydroxide – a zero-carbon precursor for lime and, subsequently, cement – is being billed as the solution to decarbonise cement production. News
27 November 2024 Single-step alloy production Metal extraction, alloying and processing have been merged into a single step by Max Planck scientists in Germany. News
27 November 2024 Powder Metallurgy Vol. 67, No. 4-5, out now Gas atomisation, 3D printing and rheological analysis are among the topics discussed in this issue. News
26 November 2024 Are wavy pipes better in photovoltaic thermal systems? Wavy pipes in photovoltaic thermal systems are more efficient than straight ones, claims a University of Nottingham study. News
26 November 2024 Risks and opportunities for the mining industry in 2025 EY’s survey of senior leaders in the mining industry across key geographies reveals a balancing act for companies. News
25 November 2024 HyNet launches energy transition careers guide The skills required for the energy transition have been laid out by HyNet - a hydrogen storage and distribution project in the North West of England and North Wales. News
25 November 2024 The Royal Mint extracts gold from waste electronics The Royal Mint’s new factory in South Wales will extract gold from e-waste and reduce reliance on virgin materials through mining. News
22 November 2024 EngineeringUK resources for career discussions EngineeringUK releases resources for those leading careers discussions as part of Tomorrow's Engineers Week 2024. News
22 November 2024 2024 Image Competition winners announced IOM3 SEC Group presents shortlisted entries and announces the 2024 Image Competition winners. IOM3 News