IOM3 news

IOM3 is deeply saddened by the news of the death of David Seath, Trustee and supporter of the Institute.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is establishing a new committee to feed UK views into a newly created international ISO technical committee that will develop standards in the field of specialty metals and materials.

Yesterday’s (21 September) Prime Minister's speech rolls back previous government commitments, undermining confidence and dismantling the certainty required by industry to justify investment in the UK.

The Royal Academy of Engineering elected 73 leading figures in the field of engineering and technology to Fellowship on 20 September 2023.

The 2024 editorial themes for features have been finalised and the team is keen to hear from academics and industry professionals who might want to contribute.

The 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining took place on 12 September in London

We showcase the 2023 finalists and their projects ahead of the awards ceremony in November.

Dr Eluned Lewis CEng CSci FIMMM was named as a top 50 winner with Dr Rachael Hazael MIMMM one of 50 highly commended finalists.

The journal that publishes eight times a year for IOM3 seeks applications for an Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

Tracey Jennings CEng MIMMM and Ian Marchant CEng FIMMM join the Commercial Activities Board to assist the co-ordination of revenue generation activities.

The IOM3 Polymer Group will attend Interplas 2023 to forge relationships with industry experts and support sustainable supply chains.

The Institute is pleased to again be attending UK Metals Expo on stand K10 on 13-14 September 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.

The Institute is pleased to appoint Dr Parvez Alam CEng FIMMM as the new Chair of the IOM3 Natural Materials Group.

The report explores the growing skills gaps within the critical minerals value chain and the serious risks this poses to the UK economy.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on the potential use of a mass balance approach for chemically recycled content for the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).

Have your say and submit suggestions as we rename the categories of the IOM3 the Student & Apprentice Awards.

The IOM3 Annual General Meeting 2023 will be held on 12 September online and in person at IOM3 headquarters in London.

The Birthday Honours List for 2023 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

A study of the nation's environmental concerns has been released covering materials, minerals, mining and associated technical disciplines.

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