Geologists, earth scientists and ground engineers are vital to enable the energy transition, achieve net-zero, access critical minerals, and shore up the large infrastructure developments that keep the world moving.
BHP will face multiple accusations of being responsible for ecocidal conduct in committing the Brazilian Mariana dam disaster, the trial is to commence in April 2024.
The European Commission has presented a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the transition to climate neutrality.
Papers include Improved mechanical and water absorption properties of epoxy-bamboo long natural fibres composites by eco-friendly Na2CO3 treatment, and Evaluation of lignin as potential green filler in an optimally designed solution grade styrene–butadiene rubber (SSBR) based tyre tread compound.
The Materials for Quantum Network (M4QN) was set up to unite the UK materials research base and the quantum industry.
The Institute has appointed new Strategic Advisors focusing on energy, health, and transport to play a key part in delivering the IOM3 strategy.
International standardisation network VAMAS is leading a project to standardise methodologies for characterising microplastics.
The free Innovate to Grow programme from CSIRO, Australia, targets small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
The newly published Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 builds on the previously announced 25 Year Environment Plan and follows a period of consultation that IOM3 contributed to.
Of 23 environmental targets for England assessed by the Office for Environmental Protection, none were found to be on track.
The Materials Processing Institute, UK, is parnering with Nanomox, an Imperial College London spin-out, to make carbon-free hydrogen from steelmaking sludges.
The 2023 editorial themes for features have been finalised and the team is keen to hear from academics and industry professionals who might want to contribute.
Anglo American’s newly launched LNG dual-fuelled Capesize+ vessel, the Ubuntu Harmony, has loaded its first cargo of iron ore from the Kumba operations in South Africa.
The University of Sheffield has 3D-printed radio antennas that could bring 5G and 6G to remote communities.
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Dstl (the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) works to harness science and technology to maximise the defence and security of the UK.
The UK’s first electric freight service has been launched by Varamis and Network Rail.
An adaptation designed for existing iron and steel furnaces could reduce carbon emissions by nearly 90%, report researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K.
The Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 has today been launched to address the systemic risks faced by the mining sector in safely and responsibly providing the minerals needed for a low-carbon economy.
This issue includes a review of pull-out resistance studies of mechanical joints on sandwich materials, a study of water absorption and mechanical properties of CNF–Ti reinforced epoxy resin composites and tributes to Arthur Wilkinson and Geoff Gibson.
