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David was a member of the IOM3 Executive Board, Audit Committee and Mining Technology Leadership Group as Honorary Secretary of the Mining Institute of Scotland, an Affiliated Society within IOM3 for the advancement of all perspectives of minerals and mining.

Ian Bowbrick was well liked and respected as Director of Membership & Professional Standards at IOM3. Ian's support and direction was fundamental to the professional success of many members as well as the growth of the Institute from 2012 to 2023.

Well regarded within research and technical support of the UK’s plastics industry where he was known for championing education and creating opportunities for others. An appreciation of, and tribute to, a long serving Manchester Polymer Group colleague and friend.

Douglas Flett was one of the leading world experts in extractive metallurgy, particularly in metal separation technologies, and was a Vice-President and Honorary Treasurer of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy

Ron was a beloved instructor with a long list of students who have remarked on his positive influence on their careers.

John Atkinson was a respected voice in cracking then later moved into academia where he advocated for quality research and supervised PhD students.

Derek Barratt was an expert in comminution and spent over 60 years in the mining industry worldwide.

Mick May made significant contributions to high temperature creep research and fracture toughness, whilst later in life, co-ordinating European research funded by the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). Mick was Honorary Treasurer of IOM3 from 2008 until he stepped down from the role in 2020.

Patron of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining.

Graeme Davies made significant contributions to research in the solidification of metals and held key administrative posts in several prestigious UK higher educational institutions, combining a mastery of detail with good humour and outstanding managerial skills.