Adrian Normanton Prize
For the best technical paper on the topic of steelmaking or casting.
Humans have been mining and extracting minerals for millennia. Without mining there would be no computers, x-rays, or photovoltaic cells.
This Topic Gateway brings in resources related to the responsible supply of raw materials.
Mining, extraction & exploration news
Mining, extraction & exploration resources
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Are you looking for information or advice on materials? Our Information Services team can help you find relevant articles and literature from our extensive library collections and provide signposting to sources of advice.
IOM3 awards
Awards in mining, extraction & exploration
Nominations for the 2022 IOM3 Awards & Prizes will open in October 2021
IOM3 recognises achievements and contributions to the profession through a range of annual Awards, Medals and Prizes. The awards cover a range of subject areas, career stages and types of contribution. The awards listed below are broadly within the field of mining, extraction & exploration.
Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry.
Billiton Gold Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions C: Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy.
Cook/Ablett Award
For published work in the field of metals.
Douglas Hay Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions A: Mining Technology.
Dowding Medal and Prize
For contributions to the invention, development, design or technical operation of metallurgical plant.
Latest job vacancies
Chair of Trustees – IOM3 Pension Scheme
- Closing date: 31 Jul 2021
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Pension Trustees for its defined benefit pension scheme.
