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UK event to showcase advanced ceramics developments

The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group (MICG) is hosting the event.

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Tools for Circularity in mining released

The document provides business cases for increasing circularity in mining.

Commercial Activities Board recruitment

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IOM3 Investigates... the Students Starpack competition

Jude Allan MIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Group, chats with Jake Inglis, 2022 Starpack Students Competition sponsor’s award winner on his experience, the Starpack Students Competition, progress since and a potential future career in packaging.

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MPA research into reusing clay and brick for cement

The Mineral Products Association reports on a two-year study on using reclaimed clay and bricks in cement.

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Firebricks to store heat for industrial processes

The potential for firebricks to store heat generated from renewable energy has been explored at Stanford University, USA.

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Disposable vapes to be banned in England

Single-use vapes, which contain lithium, will be banned in England from 1 June 2025.

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Crystal Palace Subway restoration continues

Restoring London's Crystal Palace Subway, UK, appeared in the October 2023 issue - Phase 1 has now been completed.

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Take a short survey for the Science Council

The Science Council wants to learn how best to support your organisation in offering technical education placements.

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UK Parliament hosts event on lead pollution from mining in Zambia

Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Lord Peter Hain will host the event in the House of Lords next week.

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SLR acquires Wardell Armstrong

SLR Consulting has announced the acquisition of Wardell Armstrong - an environmental, engineering and mining consultancy.

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Spotlight on the IOM3 Library

Explore IOM3 Library on International Day of Libraries, and take advantage of your member benefits.

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Green Alliance recommendations for a just energy transition

The think-tank's report explores the complexities of industrial change and stresses inclusive strategic planning.

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WRAP calls for fruit and veg to be unwrapped

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is supporting action for fruit and veg to be sold without packaging.

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Obituary - Dr Peter Hackett OBE FREng HonFIMMM

Dr Peter Hackett was a respected figure in the field of mining education and the former Principal of the Camborne School of Mines

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Glass Futures' project shows economically viable biofuel alternative

The trial aimed to find low-cost bioderived fuels for a range of industrial glass and ceramics sites.

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UK's first lithium hydroxide demonstration plant launched

The plant at Cornish Lithium's Trelavour Hard Rock Project in St Dennis, Cornwall, represents a major step towards commercial production of lithium in Britain.

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RECOUP position statement wants a changed UK Plastic Packaging Tax

Claims of recycled content are not sufficiently verified or enforced, says the plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity.

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IOM3 CEO invited to comment on the rising emissions from burning waste in the UK

IOM3 CEO, Dr Colin Church FIMMM, was invited by the BBC to contribute to an article and on the news on waste-burning.

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Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative launches first public consultation

If adopted, the voluntary mining standard is anticipated to include almost 100 mining companies across approximately 600 operations in around 60 countries.