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The countries are to work closely on small modular reactors.

Conclusion of negotiations regarding a significant environmental fine reduces Jaguar Mining’s liability.

Using argon plasma, metal atoms can be dispersed and guided to desired positions without waste.

A report shows persistent core talent shortages and high attrition rates in the US industry.

Dick F Firdaus, 2025 Grant to Support Knowledge Exchange recipient, shares his experience.

Discover how materials stand up to water, wear and corrosion—with the latest research developments in surface science.

Waste and recycling are in focus as Veolia invests, a BSI report addresses consumer concerns and digital tracking progresses.

IOM3 shortlisted for two Memcom Excellence Awards 2025.

JLR is introducing FSC-certified natural rubber in tyres for luxury vehicles by using Pirelli’s first standard production tyre made with over 70% bio-based and recycled materials.

The facility in Górażdże processes recycled concrete paste (RCP) recovered at the firm's recycling plant in Katowice, Poland.

Global glass industry players unite to deliver engineering, project management, and equipment supply preparation.

Seventeen IOM3 Members were nominated for the Awards.

Minerals Matter is holding a webinar on the value of careers education on Friday 25 July.

Alongside three UK universities, Tata will develop automotive and packaging steels from its electric arc furnace (EAF).

Featuring proceedings from the 18th International Symposium on Novel and Nano Materials—and more.

The UK Government will remain a significant shareholder in Sizewell C.

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) says this has caused 'market uncertainty'.

The Chilean Government is reducing the time taken for mines to obtain permits by 30-70%.

The UK Government has confirmed the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) will not continue.

Malaysia is no longer accepting plastic waste from countries, including the USA, that did not ratify the Basel Convention.

The winners of the Starpack Students Competition were announced at a ceremony held at The Barbican Centre in London.

Researchers at University of Strathclyde, Scotland, with partners in Canada, are developing methods to clean up contaminated water from mines.

E-mobility presents a transformative opportunity for women entrepreneurs.

Donald Nwonu, 2025 Grant to Support Knowledge Exchange recipient, shares his experience.

Join us for a deep dive into how artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming materials discovery.

A pilot project in northern Germany is demonstrating how road construction can become part of the climate transition.

The BB-REG-NET network examines the 'challenges' in comparing bio-based and fossil-based products using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Carbon Clean’s Global Innovation Centre (GIC) will be based in Navi Mumbai.

The BlueRebirth Council wants to realise a circular economy in automotives.

The Brook Mine will also be the first new coal mine in Wyoming in more than 50 years.

Explore the latest insights into gold mineralisation, clay resources, and sediment provenance across South America's and Africa’s dynamic geological frameworks.

Shining infrared light through a metalens containing lithium niobate makes it appear violet.

Advances in ceramics and structural materials feature in this latest issue.

Rewind: 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.

The technology could inspect and fix leaky water pipes autonomously without the need to dig up roads.

UK Atomic Energy Authority and East Midlands Combined County Authority join forces.

Lucideon and the UK's Manufacturing Technology Centre sign MoU to deliver innovation in advanced ceramics.

There are significant gaps at C-suite level for women and all-male boards persist, shows data from top 100 energy employers.

IOM3 journals celebrate the latest set of publishing metrics and rankings.

PackUK has released guidance for the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) legislation.

The centre will replace fossil petrochemicals and recycle industrial waste to create 'cleaner versions' of the chemicals.

From biomedical breakthroughs to extreme materials: discover the latest in Zwitterionic innovations and ZrB₂ advancements.

The group intends to power industrial growth, decarbonisation and investment.

Climate Change Committee (CCC) releases first assessment of the current UK Government’s progress on reducing emissions.

Satellite brightness hinders ground-based astronomical research.

This follows a workshop to explore the skills development landscape in the midstream and recycling industries.

Ceramics UK says promises of support in the recent Industrial Strategy have not materialised.

A six-week call for evidence invites views from across the steel supply chain.

Mr Justice Constable has rejected BHP’s request to strike out the criminal contempt application filed by the Municipality Claimants.

The open access facility will house two digitally enabled development lines for manufacturing carbon fibre.

The tactile-feedback actuator is programmed to enable complex emotional interactions and dynamic command interactions.

From data to decision: Explore cutting-edge research in predictive model innovation.

The rail link at Horton quarry in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK, has been reinstated.

A global stocktake of urban climate change research highlights an imbalance in climate science.

Addressing knowledge gaps about geological CO₂ storage in sandstone.

British satellite propulsion start-up, Magdrive, launches its Rogue thruster into space for its first in-orbit demonstration.

Ukraine's resilience energy project targets €100mln to power 100 commercial solar and battery projects.

Extracting iron from synthetic iron ore using electrochemistry could be cost-competitive with blast furnaces, claim researchers in the US.

Morgan Advanced Materials conducts real-time ceramic sintering research at Diamond Light Source.

Three of our members are honoured in the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) list in 2025.

The strategy is a ten-year plan intended to boost growth.

Introducing a mandatory target for recycled plastics in circular economy drive.

Thirty-year exploitation permit for molybdenum and magnesium at Malmbjerg, while coarse-grained rare-earths confirmed at Grønnedal.

Steering wheels made using natural fibres, bio-based resin systems and recycled content have been developed at the University of Leeds and the National Composites Centre (NCC), UK. 

The announcement includes the new UK Young Engineer Award.

Heat recaptured from a Deep Green data centre is being repurposed.

The UK's Materials Processing Institute's low-carbon furnace has reached its final commissioning phase.

IOM3 congratulates the winners of the 2025 IOM3 Awards & Prizes.

An adhesive that rapidly cures on a wide range of surfaces is said to be recyclable without any compromise to its properties.

Infusing red oak with ferrihydrite reportedly strengthens the material at the cellular level, without adding weight or altering flexibility.

Heidelberg Materials' Norwegian plant is expected to capture 400,00t of CO₂ annually.

Four new Manufacturing Research Hubs awarded £44mln in total through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

The parts hope to reduce CO₂ emissions while being visually appealing.

Nickel-base superalloys for gas turbine blades have been designed with new 3D printing method.

This presentation highlights the latest advancements in natural terrain hazard assessment and engineering.

Join us as we take a closer look at the industry's growing focus on circular production and sustainable manufacturing methods designed to minimise waste.

We are delighted to share that Anne Oxley CEng MIMMM has been elected Chairperson of the Nickel Institute.

Patterned grooves could prevent biofilms forming on medical devices, such as catheters.

Government-industry funding to invest £250mln in 'green aerospace' and £1bln to drive offshore wind jobs.

The plan aims to diversify responsible production and supply of critical minerals, encouraging investments in projects and local value creation.

The origami shapes with a soft polymer coating can reportedly transform fragile ceramics into tough, flexible structures.

Microstructural characterisation, processing techniques and mechanical property optimisation feature in this issue.

CA$7.6mln is being invested to assess an ore-sorting technology in Canada.

The US has dropped out of the top three growth markets for UK manufacturers in an uncertain market report from Make UK.

Where we are on the journey to net-zero and are we asking the right questions?

An electrical circuit has reportedly been created using only a red marker pen and a laser beam.

How reducing nickel demand in stainless steel could promote its availability for batteries.

Alex Brinded catches up with Avery Cunningham AIMMM on his work as an EDI practitioner and inclusion advocate

The balancing act in ensuring fairness in the UK’s net-zero transition.

High temperature and corrosion stability, as well as high wear resistance and stiffness, are displayed for oxides with five transition metals.

Joshua Daoud, 2025 Grant to Support Knowledge Exchange recipient, shares his experience.

A combined milling and combustion performance model could improve the selection of five biomass types — pistachio shells, walnut shells, rice husks, palm kernel shells and wood pellets.

The new centre aims to advance geothermal heat and electricity to decarbonise the future energy mix.

Biodegradable orthopedic implant materials and zirconium-based coatings are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

Jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (Red Arrows) powered with a high-ratio blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The response focuses on the importance of a resilient and sustainable materials cycle to achieving green growth across sectors.

Learn about in-depth mechanistic studies of atmospheric, thermal, and kinetic corrosion: exploring degradation processes and control strategies

These tiny imperfections in the crystal lattice can store and transmit information using quantum physics.

Researchers in Estonia propose a way to reduce electronic waste and advance sustainable data processing.

A collaboration between Elematic and Carbonaide will harness CO₂ in the curing process.

From South Korea’s heavy mineral sands to Egypt’s banded iron formations — global resources and processing frontiers feature in this latest issue.

The Plastics Technology Centre, AIMPLAS, claims its new test cuts two-thirds of the time it takes traditional tests.

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) highlights opportunities for measuring circularity.

Explore cutting-edge research in natural fibre-based polymeric composites, self-healing silicone rubbers, and emerging smart materials.

UK's Ofgem awards £500,000 to a National Gas consortium to develop green hydrogen, with potential to link to the National Gas network.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (11 June) presented the Spending Review to Parliament.

SEC Committee members contemplate how the current world climate impacts upon each of our sectors.

Funding of more than £22.5bln a year in 2029 for research and development was confirmed in the Spending Review.

A Midlands, UK, galvanising company is celebrating 15 years work with artist Luke Perry, of Industrial Heritage Stronghold.

Ontario, Canada, identified the Crawford project as one of five strategic critical minerals projects for development.

Peter Haslehurst was a longstanding member of the Institute and its predecessors, having held several positions over the years. He sadly passed away in April at the age of 84.

EuChemS Sustainable Chemistry Award given for research on safer processing.

Ultrahigh vanadium powder metallurgy, spark plasma texturing and freeze-casting are among the topics discussed.

Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to build small modular nuclear reactors in the UK.

IOM3 is seeking evidence on sustainability in environmentally intensive sectors.

Seaweed farms store carbon as effectively as natural coastal ecosystems, new research shows.

This could lead to a variety of customised electronic devices using only a single element.

McKinsey & Company says up to 5Mt of collectible postconsumer scrap is currently going unprocessed.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) labour forecasting tool includes publicly stated timescales on 3,000 active and future projects.

The academic research centre recommends the UK packaging industry drives change rather than rely on government action.

The gearless mill drive ring motor drives large grinding mills for the mining industry.

Bimetallic composites, geopolymers and rotational speed effect are among the topics discussed.

The report highlights how the responsible management of the materials cycle underpins security, growth and clean energy.

The research will develop metamaterials designed at microscopic scale.

Hot corrosion behaviour and ultraviolet filter agents are among the topics discussed.

The new tariff replaces the broad brush 25% tariff President Trump placed on all steel and aluminium imports earlier this year.

Recognising the contribution of our valued volunteers and supporters.

The European Commission has selected 13 projects in countries outside the EU to secure access to raw materials.

The solar farm for Network Rail's stations and offices will be built by EDF Renewables UK near Swainsthorpe in Norfolk.

The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) claims it will accelerate innovation in sustainable composites.

Make UK states UK energy costs, 46% above the global average, risk undermining the upcoming Industrial Strategy.

You are invited to join us for the third webinar in our new series, Navigating Industry 4.0 in Materials, Minerals & Mining, where we will focus on materials

A new study reveals significant rare-earth element concentrations in coal from the Chongqing and Yunnan regions.

The Henry Royce Institute (Royce) has launched an open access platform to transform materials discovery, design and deployment.

Recognising the contribution of our valued volunteers and supporters.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham, UK, have measured the stiffness of space rock for the first time.

You are invited to join us for our monthly virtual event where we will be focusing on paper science.

A pilot facility in Oakland, California, uses electricity to split magnesium salts from seawater to make magnesium metal.

EngineeringUK releases workforce data showing 6.4mln employed in the sectors amid diversity deficit.

Researchers suggest the cleaner removes stains from clothes and dishes almost as well as commercial brands.

Showcasing how Thermal analysis & microcalorimetry can be used within military & defence applications | INFORM On Demand

A Bain & Company report examines how recycling polyolefins in Europe could reach cost parity with virgin plastics production.

The OECD says policies to tackle excess steel capacity are vital.

Static bending of green wood samples and compression behaviour of bamboo–timber composite columns are among the topics discussed.

Henkel and Sasol are combining forces to reduce the environmental impact of Henkel's hot-melt adhesives.

Two IOM3 Fellows joined the Royal Society last month.

Trade body TECH-FAB Europe wants to strengthen the European supply chain for glass-fibre fabrics.

Ultrasonic additive manufacturing and computer-aided design models are among the topics discussed.

The Ammanford site will provide low-carbon heat to a nearby industrial site.

A coating can reportedly slow down or speed up a golf ball by soaking up water molecules without interfering with the ball’s aerodynamics.

The cross-sector coalition calls for greater support for industrial decarbonisation in the upcoming Spending Review.

Professor Elizabeth Tanner was elected Chair by voting.

Groundbreaking begins for a phosphorus recovery plant to boost Europe's self-sufficiency.

The Secretary of State for Wales sought endorsement for three regeneration projects.

A technique to transform discarded rubber tyres into precursors for epoxy resins.

A high-performance laser (DiPOLE 100-X) developed in the UK enabled the technique, which may support fission.

The recent Airbus Summit was clear that sustainable aviation would not come from one silver bullet, but needs multiple forces to propel it forward.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee launched an inquiry on the circular economy.

Plan are afoot to digitally optimise ironmaking and steelmaking at the Rourkela Steel Plant in the Odisha state, India.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) seeks to act as the global ESG and traceability assurance mechanism for the solar industry.

The Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future is launched at the Nobel Prize Museum.

Scalable, nanotechnology-based ceramic lightsails could speed up space travel.

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.

Congratulations to the Institute's members and Fellows who are part of this year's shortlist for Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.

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.

A patent for coated cerium oxide nanoparticles with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

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

How students can hone their entrepreneurial skills.

Creating a conducive ecosystem for university spin-outs to thrive

An academic and surgeon share their experiences in establishing a medical start-up.

Electroactive polymers tune into the body’s electromechanical dialogue

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.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is celebrated on 15 May.

Professor David Knowles CEng CSci FIMMM, CEO of The Henry Royce Institute and Justin Kelly, CEO of Glass Futures, were named as co-chairs.

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.

Developments in steam-methane reformers and additive manufacturing are among the topics discussed in this issue.

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

The Young Persons' Lecture Competition UK Final was held on 8 May at the Armourers' Hall, London.

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.

Featuring case studies of mineral deposits that highlight the geology and exploration models across various commodities and types of mineralisation.

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.

This issue explores topics such as leveraging AI for metallurgical performance predictions and advancing the circular economy.

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.

Volume 60, Issue 2 features a special editorial celebrating the history of Corrosion Engineering, alongside a collection of cutting-edge new research articles.

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).

IOM3 has submitted a response to the UK government's steel strategy consultation.

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.

Fiona Robinson is joined by Jess Middlemiss, CTO of Pure Affinity, a UK engineering company that designs and develops absorbent media to remove PFAS from water.

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

Join us for the first instalment of the IOM3 Surface Technologies Group Webinar Series, where we explore the role of surface engineering in the energy sector.

This issue explores the influence of thermal processes and temperature control on the microstructure, performance, and longevity of advanced materials across energy and manufacturing applications.

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.

Interdisciplinary Science Reviews seeks article submissions that explore and provide theoretical clarity and insight into core questions around interdisciplinary research, teaching, and leadership.

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

You are invited to join us for our monthly virtual event where we will be focusing on Industry Interfaces.

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.

Join us for the first webinar in the Cavendish Lecture Series where the focus will be on the Status of the UK Steel Industry, its Future Direction and Key Challenges.

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.

The last date to submit nominations is 22 April.

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.

The UK YPLC final will be held on 8 May. The winner will compete in the 20th Young Persons' World Lecture Competition 2025.

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.

An overview of kiln advancements over time

Four UK Research and innovation programmes seek to transform industry.

A patent for an additive manufacturing process capable of producing sub-micrometre-scale features.

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

Scaling up calcium sulphoaluminate cement manufacture.

A spotlight on the global steel market and how the UK fares

The importance of taking a materials-first approach to embed sustainability in additive manufacturing.

Dr Sanjoo Paddea MIMMM recently wrapped up the UK’s £10mln TransFIRe programme for the Foundation Industries

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.

Biomedical 3D scaffolds and dental implantology are among the topics reviewed in this latest issue.

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.

Strength properties of bamboo mesoparticles and angular stitched hybrid composites are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

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.

This webinar will explore innovative approaches to titanium production, emphasising sustainable and circular methodologies. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, novel powder production methods, and mining perspectives.

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

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

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

Kinetic energy penetrators and zinc-air batteries are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

Microwave sintering for solar cell applications and silicate–based thermal insulating material are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

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.

You are invited to join us for our monthly virtual event where the focus will be on Biomaterials.

Understanding surface treatment for coins, multilayer coating and cold spray repair are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

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.

This event has a particular focus on the uses of elastomeric materials in energy transition.

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.

We are delighted to share that Jim Shields CEng CSci FIMMM has been named Chair of the UK Register of Ground Engineering Professionals (RoGEP).

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.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (26 March) presented her plans for the economy to Parliament in the 2025 Spring Budget.

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.

Dr Edwin Bruce Farmer was President of the Insitute of Materials between 1999 and 2001, which became part of IOM3 in 2002.

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

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEng CSci FIMMM reports on the 2025 IOM3 Advisory Council meeting.

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.

Bio-lubricants for automotive engines and ceramic-metallic brake pads for agricultural tractors are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

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.

Head of Education and Professional Development Dr Diane Aston FIMMM recounts her experience.

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.

Porosity formation, microstructure–toughness and intermetallic compounds are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

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.

A patent for treating mineral substrates.

Low-carbon asphalt materials are being trialled on England’s major roads.

How board members in the natural resources sector can enable enduring and positive social, environmental and economic outcomes

Regulating emissions from non-road mobile machinery

A Westminster debate unpacked the challenges and opportunities in filling the skills gaps to secure a green transition.

The importance of apprenticeships in the heritage sector.

Co-founder of the School of Natural Building, UK, Barbara Jones is passionate about building with straw and other natural materials.

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

Calls for pro-action in retrofitting concrete bridges.

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.

Paul Skerry of IOM3 and Mark Shayler of Ape explore the intersections of packaging, sustainability, and innovation, reflecting on their initial chance encounter.

Nanocrystalline magnesium alloy preparation and superalloy filler powders are among the topics discussed in this latest issue.

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.

Nanosized precipitates and epoxy-coated carbon steel are among the focuses of this latest issue.

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.