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A three-point plan from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) aims to boost industry.

The Engineering Polymer Shapes for Machining Association hopes to establish clarity across Europe.

Store-bought tape can be turned into a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) to power small devices like a biosensor.

The Transition Pathway Initiative has evaluated the route to net-zero within the oil and gas and diversified mining sectors.

The pilot-project pyrolysis technology can be integrated with existing natural gas supplies to cut carbon emissions.

Delivering 140 new jobs for north Wales.

An electrochemical process sequesters carbon dioxide to create resilient, self-healing and fire-resistant mineral-polymer materials.

BASF mining solutions is to intensify its efforts in developing the next generation of leaching aids with enhanced efficiency.

A free, online platform from the Open University, UK, is to save manufacturers time and costs in product testing.

A £15mln investment in the centre will take place over 10 years.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe has completed an industrial fuel switching trial to produce glass packaging using biofuel.

‘Roliner’ could allow amputees to change the shape, volume and stiffness of the liner that attaches a prosthetic limb’s socket to a residual leg.

Studies of soil from the Nile Delta has unearthed accelerating carbon release with rising temperatures.

Lynas Rare Earths claims to be the only commercial producer to have separated heavy rare-earth products outside China.

'Start-up' funding for researchers establishing laboratories or teams in Europe will be now up to €2mln.

NanoPE reportedly enhances thermal radiation emission from LED surfaces to reduce their operating temperature.

Physicists say clay can be useful in crafting sustainable quantum technology.

Over 100,000 learners to be upskilled through vocational and professional education.

Funding awarded for molecular beam epitaxy equipment at the University of Sheffield, UK.

The government reports plans 'to protect industry and consumers from excessive costs'.

A net-zero industrial park in Brazil is billed as a first for Latin America, while Egypt plans a hybrid renewable energy project.

Saudi Arabian Mining Company Ma'aden and US rare-earth producer MP Materials agree to an integrated rare-earth supply chain.

Predicted award rates are reported to differ more for older minority ethnic researchers.

A Glasgow basement facility will test the structural integrity of materials 3D printed in space.

The mass timber office building includes 2,100m3 of cross-laminated timber.

The Federation fears an implied assumption UK importers will switch to lower-carbon suppliers.

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) say some companies exaggerate recycled content for monetary or marketing gain.

Exploring Climate Cooling aims to gather critical missing data to better understand potential approaches and their impacts.

The polymer-silicone-rubber material is reportedly 100 times stronger under non-parallel contact.

Professor Michael Fitzpatrick FREng CEng CSci FIMMM was recently elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.

Company claims to be the ‘first producer of renewable ammonia in Central Europe’.

De Beers Group is to close its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand.

A soft auditory implant is designed to gently conform to brain tissue, enhancing signal precision and comfort.

The scrapping of US tariffs on British steel and aluminium, and reduction on the first 100,000 cars, is well received.

Aluminium producer Hydro Extrusions will be closing its Luce anodising site in France and Birtley in the UK.

The Royal Academy of Engineering recently announced the Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships.

The Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) will run the scheme in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The agricultural sector could turn to sewage to source domestic supplies of phosphorus to enhance food security, says new analysis. 

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides access to nuclear-derived tools and hands-on training for scientists.

These will be piloted with major companies across mining, manufacturing, energy, forestry, finance and agriculture.

Engineers at the University of Surrey have mapped hidden weaknesses inside welded metals.

The standards provide a common framework to assess ESG and occupational health and safety performance.

Changes to the UK’s transport and energy storage sectors will need an additional 55GWh of batteries, says the Faraday Battery Challenge.

The latest mineral production statistics for 2019-23 show changes in mineral importance to the energy sector.

LOCTITE and Faction Bike Studio have embraced adhesive bonding over welding techniques for reported performance wins.

The VECTOR project invited 100 volunteers to understand the public’s raw materials knowledge at the Natural History Museum, London, UK.

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that consumers could be misled that Lavazza Eco Caps can be composted at home.

The consultation response focuses on the government’s plans to transition the North Sea to a world-leading clean energy hub.

The UK standard will assess the competence and commitment of individual engineers in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster in London, UK.

Research from the British Science Association explores approaches for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Submissions are invited to an inquiry addressing the risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

A revised Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published.

Chemical analysis has been carried out of wastewater associated with mining lithium brine in Bolivian salt flats.

The clay-based materials can be customised for a range of analytical, commercial and medical applications.

As a result, over 41,000m3 of illegal wood has been seized between 2023 and 2024.

It means that more British experts can bid for a share of the c.£80bln that is available through Horizon Europe overall.

It will be Cyclic Materials' first global operation for separating permanent magnets from end-of-life products.

The natural presence of iron-rich minerals in volcanic ash gives it strong radiation attenuation properties.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects AI will double electricity demand from data centres by 2030 to ~945TWh.

Copper oxide nanoparticle coatings are being developed to reduce the risk of infection following surgery.

The UK Government confirms the arrival of a raw materials shipment.

Common silicone waste has reportedly been converted into useful chlorosilanes with high efficiency and yield.

The Department of the Interior is expediting the approval of projects for energy resources.

The parliamentary committee says more robust schemes are needed to prove the biomass is sustainably sourced.

The glue could coat medical implants to prevent infection and bacteria build-up. 

Ten new positions aim to bolster the nuclear, defence and energy sectors.

Ministers have also written an open letter to clean energy developers and investors inviting them to invest here in Britain.

The LME is engaging with physical market stakeholders on aluminium, copper, nickel and zinc.

A new class of recyclable polymers called polythioenones (PCTEs) are reported suitable for 3D printing. 

MIT engineers are manufacturing nanoparticles to deliver cancer drugs to tumors.

A 'first-of-its-kind' optical sensor can reportedly simultaneously measure wavelength and polarisation.

The Federal Court has ordered Clorox Australia Pty Ltd to pay AUS$8.25mln.

The research sets out a method for estimating the forced labour risk in producing on-grid, photovoltaic solar energy.

The heating method is based on a dielectric susceptors nanocoating made of layers of carbon nanotubes.

Potential legislation in Canada aims to speed up mining projects.

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has established a taskforce to enhance recognition of the recycling method.

Drawing from the layered structure of the human skin, for a more durable de-icing surface.

The process could save having to replace damaged bricks, extending the lifespan of built structures.

Cold welding to make aluminium-copper hybrid conductors could help reduce electric vehicle (EV) weight.

Our flagship event will take place between 11-12 November in Birmingham.

The amount of fuel trapped in the inner walls of fusion tokamaks is better understood.

Steinzeug-Keramo, specialists in wastewater infrastructure, will showcase their range at Utility Week Live in Birmingham.

The campaign encourages best-practice recycling of aluminium foil wrapping.

All parts of a perovskite solar cell can reportedly be recycled repeatedly.

There is a need for rapid and sensitive detection of avian influenza due to recent outbreaks.

The Institute submitted a response to the Senedd Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee.

Insights could help design strong, biodegradable sutures.

Sev.en Global Investments has bought Celsa Steel UK and Celsa Nordic.

The schemes are reportedly failing on circularity and strategic autonomy, new study reveals.

Make UK says British manufacturers are pausing recruitment and investment amid rising employment and business costs.

Shipments of coking coal and iron ore from the USA have been delivered to Scunthorpe.

Researchers in America have removed more PFAS from groundwater than traditional methods with low toxicity.

Boost for quantum technology to tackle fraud, prevent money laundering and drive growth.

A bio-based nanocomposite coating has been engineered.

Business Secretary signs off appointments, raw materials paid for.

BP has announced a new oil discovery in the Far South field in the Gulf of Mexico, news that may further anger some shareholders.

Rules for firms handling and transporting microscopic pellets could be tightened to reduce damage to the environment.

The Earba Storage Project is a proposed Scottish pumped storage hydro scheme with an installed capacity of 1,800MW and a storage capacity of 40,000MWh, making it the largest project of its kind in the UK.

The UK Parliament has passed emergency legislation safeguarding Britain’s steel industry, after the last remaining blast furnaces in the country faced closure.

The Nuclear Energy Agency reports sufficient uranium resources exist, but investment is needed to sustain nuclear energy growth.

The Padeswood cement works in north Wales has passed this major project milestone.

Government and industry is to train apprentice engineers, welders and technicians.

A memorandum of understanding hopes to promote opportunities for subsea supply chains in both countries.

The company has signed contracts to aid its transition to electric arc furnaces (EAF) at Port Talbot.

Metso says its technology recovers the metal from lower-capacity copper-sulphide concentrates.

GreenMet, Tanbreez and Critical Metals Corp hope to source more critical minerals for the Western world.

The analysis includes trade-offs between alternatives and traditional fuels.

Recycled brick waste will be used to produce supplementary cementitious materials.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has identified Open 3P as the most comprehensive packaging data standard.

'Tyres burn while the [UK] Government fiddles', warns Secretary General of the Association.

The six finalists will be invited to the awards ceremony at IOM3, London on 20 June.

It will the only atom probe tomography (APT) facility to specialise in space science, claims the Scottish university.

Seeking views on the best legislative route to remove costs and avoid unintended consequences.

Changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate may ease the pressure on manufacturers as market turmoil unfolds.

On-the-ground verification efforts have confirmed six new mineralised prospects in Australia.

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) launches the competition.

An independent review is underway into options for greenhouse gas removals.

The UK Government’s policy for achieving net-zero Aviation by 2050 comes under scrutiny.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) examines capabilities in midstream processing, recycling and recovery.

The Sustainable Future Awards are now open for entry. Deadline to submit nominations is 16 May 2025.

The competition seeks innovations to synchronise and team multiple undersea systems.

The EU has approved mining projects on Indigenous Sámi land under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

Polytag integrates its technology in four plastic detection units processing 146,000t of waste.

R-Tech Materials claims to be the only independent UK lab accredited for composite rebar testing in Europe.

The Rosalind Franklin rover will explore the red planet in 2030 for signs of life on Mars.

The First Part of the 30th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) wrapped up at the end of March.

A cathode active material (CAM) plant is to be built in Kotka, Finland, while Europe’s largest battery site in Blackhillock, Scotland, commences operations.

They will collaborate to improve the way polymers-in-liquid formulations (PLFs) are made, used and disposed of by 2040.

Vishay Intertechnology intends to invest in their Newport plant in Wales.

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is investing £3.5mln in sensor technology.

IOM3 Library has received a generous donation of books and research materials from W A (Frank) Tandy, a long-standing member with a distinguished history in the field of rubber and materials science.

The projects are intended to secure and diversify access to critical materials.

The closures would affect two blast furnaces, steelmaking operations and a reduction in steel rolling-mill capacity.

Injectable hydrogel works with medication to treat osteoporosis.

Quantum interference and symmetry dictate molecular behaviour in gold-surface collisions.

The programme will match companies with UK academic experts to accelerate technology development.

Plastics Recyclers Europe highlights a sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports and rising economic pressures.

An AIRBUS-led project will assess contrail formation, and the impact of fuel composition on particle emissions.

The process could make aluminium production more efficient while reducing hazardous wastewater from the manufacturing process.

Emerging and developing economies accounted for over 80% of the increase, despite slower growth in China.

An EngineeringUK survey of 800 teachers finds that only 4% cite vocational or technical qualifications as the best route.

Researchers in Germany claim to have harmonised alloying with dealloying.

Winter tyres with cobalt-free studs do significantly less damage to the roads, say scientists in Sweden.

Mine waste can remove carbon dioxide from atmosphere at scale, representing an untapped resource, asserts new white paper.

The organisation is committing to a £10mln renewables partnership with metro mayors.

Flexible electronics have been integrated within a three-ply, self-deployable, composite boom.

Findings from a two-year research study demonstrate environmental and quality of life benefits.

The University of Nottingham and Peatland Action are leading the research.

Consultation opens for the Environmental Management Systems Standard. 

The fine is for failing to combat severe market stress around nickel contract prices.

Huntingdonshire is attempting to position itself at the heart of battery development in the UK and the world.

The EU plan looks to safeguard the steel and metals industry within the 22 Member States.

Congratulations to Dr Maurizio Carano MIMMM for his election to the IOM3 Commercial Activities Board.

African, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean and Pacific leaders have recommitted to accelerate a just energy transition for small island states.

The first, 2D, mechanically interlocked material is reported to have been made at Northwestern University, USA.

A prototype aerosol launcher suppresses flames using electricity to help fight fires.

The next generation of experts needed to safely and securely manage the UK’s legacy nuclear materials will be trained by The Universities of Manchester and Sheffield, UK.

The announcement comes amid a strong increase of imports from Asia and high costs of European production.

The investment in Exurban UK focuses on technology to recycle electronic scrap for critical materials.

Peatland plants could make folding boxes, trays and similar items, says the team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany.

Cornwall Council grants Cornish Lithium planning permission for the UK's first commercial geothermal lithium production facility.

The UK's first electric vehicle (EV) battery cells have reportedly been produced using recycled cathode active materials (CAM).

As many companies explore natural-fibre packaging, the ‘Paperisation in practice’ panel at Packaging Innovations asked if there were any industry implications and whether we should universally embrace paper?

The first fully 3D-printed, droplet-emitting, electrospray engine has been developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

The electrode can encase nerves without damaging them.

IOM3 highlights that a more integrated and long-term approach to materials is required to realise the Defence Strategy’s ambitions.

UK Steel proposes a new mechanism to address uncompetitive electricity prices.

Miner found liable for multiple events.

By combining three advanced techniques, new insights can be uncovered into how natural materials behave across multiple length scales.

The global elastomers market is forecast to grow by more than 4% annually, reaching a value of US$147.35bln by 2032.

A report released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation suggests established reuse systems in the Global South could accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

The first passenger car powered by a lithium-metal, solid-state battery takes to the road in a new testing programme.

An alliance dedicated to establishing a circular economy for composites in Europe launches.

The UK may require as much as 40% of the global lithium supply and nearly 30% of graphite supply to meet demand by 2030.

The 2025 Brick Awards mark the 49th year of celebrating achievements in clay brick architecture.

Global copper smelting activity fell for the first time since October 2024, according to the Global Copper Monitoring Index.

Thirty-one out of 46 municipalities have rejected BHP’s deal to compensate the victims of the Mariana dam disaster.

France and Spain are among eight European countries calling for a Critical Chemicals Act to protect EU chemical production.

The discovery suggests there could be huge amounts of helium in the Earth’s core.

The hub will support engineering and technology innovation skills to promote businesses in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and the North East of England.

Germany has sufficient lithium reserves to meet its own needs for several decades if it uses deep-water sources, estimates Fraunhofer IEG.

Eni and UKAEA launch a research and technological development collaboration for fusion energy.

The report presents a vision for a competitive British steel industry.

IOM3 invites responses on UK government plans to make the North Sea central to Britain’s clean energy future.

A new method allows the fabrication of millimetre-scale objects within seconds using significantly less energy than previous approaches.

3D printers can mimic mammalian biomechanical qualities to advance liquid-metal robotics, report University of Queensland, Australia, researchers.

Paint has been severely understudied in research on microplastics, according to a Toronto University, Canada, study.

On 27 February, WIM3 met in person at IOM3, 297 Euston Road in London to celebrate their 12 year anniversary and International Women's Day.

It says the plans overlook the aggregates, cement and concrete needed for sustainable homes and infrastructure.

The public policy school will focus on AI usage in private and public sectors, and the revival of post-industrial regions.

Research into prehistoric life was facilitated using equipment at the Henry Royce Institute facility.

Rio Tinto’s first renewable diesel trial has been completed across its Pilbara iron-ore operations.

The four UK administrations have set out the intended environmental effects of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging policy.

Cost-reduction recommendations from the UK's Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) follow the Climate Change Committee’s recent carbon budget advice.

The lines will equip industry with a manufacturing testbed for more sustainable carbon fibres, boost supply chain resilience and de-risk investments.

The partnership will focus on the biggest waste stream in Europe and closing the loop for the construction value chain.

Swedish work shows it is technically possible to store the hydrogen gas for fossil-free iron and steelmaking on an industrial scale.

IOM3 is calling for inputs on a consultation, in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s findings.

Rock Tech Lithium and Arcore AG will merge to establish a fully integrated lithium supply chain from mine to battery-grade products.

A protective layer is being placed over historic trenches at a site in West Cumbria, UK, ahead of permanent disposal of radioactive waste.

Dr Kate Thornton was the President of IOM3 from 2023-2024, and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Billed as the 'world's largest' resin transfer moulding (RTM) system, it aims to reduce large component process times and maintain aero-structural part standards.

The report on UK Capabilities in Mining for Critical Minerals presents industry case studies and a shortlist of UK companies working in the sector.

The UK Government climate advisors says electrification will need to make up 60% of emissions reductions by 2040.

The Refill Coalition says it has proved the viability of its refill and reuse solutions following a successful trial period.

Automation specialist FANUC UK is supporting a search to find the UK's best young robotics talent.

Proposed reforms by the UK Government to pave the way for clean power by 2030.

IOM3 celebrates the first Chartered Week, held between 24-28 February.

Industry and government figures discussed the UK’s much debated Deposit Return Scheme and Extended Producer Responsibility legislation at a Westminster Forum event.

Resources for planning and managing the closure of tailings storage facilities have been revised by the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM).

National Wealth Fund invests in Grangemouth, Scotland, as its oil refinery is set to close in the summer.

The EU has a €1.5mln funding opportunity for scale-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in line with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

The £43.5mln in direct equity from the National Wealth Fund (NWF) will go into Scottish packaging firm Pulpex.

A polymer that can fix itself after it has been cracked or broken into pieces is on the horizon, claim researchers at Bournemouth University, UK. 

On 20 February, Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM delivered her Presidential Address. Watch her address in the article.

Medical Photonics focuses on smart technologies to improve healthcare. 

Engineers in the US claim to have mitigated three types of defects in parts produced by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) – a form of additive manufacturing. 

Trials firing member-produced ceramic products with hydrogen have officially commenced.

The UK's Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) launches a competition seeking innovations in dermal protection.

The UK Government's Plan for Steel Consultation seeks views to inform its Steel Strategy

Microwave radiation induces pyrolysis of PVC power cables, leaving behind only copper, a joint study shows.

Perenco has started injecting carbon dioxide into a depleted natural gas reservoir in the Southern North Sea.

Anglo American has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nickel business to a subsidiary of MMG.

Diverse uses are uncovered for the 4mln m³ of clay excavated to widen the rivers converging in the Dutch Delta and to reinforce the dykes for protection against flooding.

IOM3 has highlighted the key role of materials, minerals and mining in its Spending Review representation.

Downcycling of plastic has limited climate benefit in terms of emissions, claim researchers in Sweden.

Works to secure the Bishop Auckland shaft in County Durham, UK, began last week.

An electrically conductive firebrick that stores heat from renewable sources could power industrial processes.

A weather-responsive, energy-autonomous, façade system has been developed in Germany.

Digging into the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC)'s 2024 Criticality Assessment.

A polymer has been developed to rival superglue as an adhesive, say researchers at Colorado State University.