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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

22 April 2021

Urban mining has potential to provide raw materials, research finds

According to research by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) cities, the human habitat and built environment has the potential to become a source of raw materials supply through urban mining.

20 April 2021

Anglo American secures 100% renewables across South American operations

Global mining company Anglo American has delivered on its commitment to source 100% renewable energy for all its operations in Brazil, Chile and Peru.

19 April 2021

Strategic partnerships for sustainable battery materials production

The work includes an integrated supply chain for the long-term sustainable supply of critical raw materials for Europe.

Mining, extraction & exploration resources

23 April 2021

IOM3 Investigates... Lithium in the UK

In this week’s episode, Ian Bowbrick, Director of Membership & Professional Standards talks to Jeremy Wrathall of Cornish Lithium and Reimar Seltman of the Natural History Museum about the importance of the UK Lithium industry to the nation’s economy and in mitigating climate change.

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12 April 2021

Up to standard – modern minerals reporting

Andy Birtles FIMMM at ANB Mining, UK, plots the making of modern standards and explains their relevance today.

19 March 2021

IOM3 Investigates... Heat from Britain's Abandoned Mines

In this episode, Jeremy Crooks and Gareth Farr share how this renewable energy technology could provide a significant low carbon contribution to Britain’s future renewable energy needs.

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IOM3 awards

Awards in mining, extraction & exploration

Nominations for the 2021 IOM3 awards are now open.

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.

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