Carbon neutrality pushes Chinese smelters away from coal says Wood Mackenzie
China’s push towards carbon neutrality is forcing its aluminium smelters away from using captive coal-fired power, says Wood Mackenzie.
Sweden could become a pioneer in green steel production
Sweden has shown potential to become a pioneer in green steel production, says Wood Mackenzie
Consultation on draft critical minerals list for New Zealand
The draft list has been developed by Wood Mackenzie as part of the country's draft Minerals Strategy.
Relying less on China's copper supply delays energy transition, says report
Wood Mackenzie reveals that relying less on China’s critical mineral supply chain would require US$85bln in investment.
A bumpy road for metals and mining
Post London Metal Exchange Week 2023, Wood Mackenzie hosted a briefing on the risks and opportunities for metals and mining amid accelerated energy transition pressures. Alex Brinded reports.
IOM3 Honorary Fellow elected as new UKRI Chair
Dr Andrew Mackenzie FRS HonFIMMM will be tasked with keeping the UK at the forefront of research and innovation for the UK Research and Innovation department.
Report calls for materials transition
Consultancy Wood Mackenzie has issued a report indicating that the global rate of materials extraction is ‘unsustainable’ and there is a need to untether economic growth from consumption.
The Copper Mark now covers 20% of global mined production
The newest recipients of the Copper Mark include Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Southern Peaks Mining’s Compañía Minera Condestable site.
Volvo Trucks to use fossil-free steel
Volvo is now introducing fossil-free steel in its trucks produced by the Swedish steel company SSAB.
2024 Starpack Students Awards Ceremony
2024 Starpack Students Competition winners were announced at the awards ceremony held at The Royal College of Surgeons of England in London.
Empowered - renewable energy in Latin America
Could renewable energy be a key driver of Latin American economic growth and support the energy transition of its mining industries?
IEA outlook warns of future supply strains for critical minerals
New analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) calls for greater and more diversified investment to support efforts to reach energy and climate goals.
Metal madness – exploring the commodities supercycle
Metal prices have soared over the past year with some commentators suggesting we are witnessing the beginning of a commodities supercycle. Alex Brinded investigates four of the metals that are seeing growing demand.
History of past presidents
Presidents of IOM3 and its former constituent bodies from 1869 to the present day
An insight into the decoupling material inputs & growth — plastics & packaging webinar
IOM3 Fellow and Chair of the Resource Strategy Group, Jeremy Ramsden, shares highlights from this month's IOM3 plastics & packaging webinar
Defying the odds
The Russian invasion’s effects on a key element of the Ukrainian economy – mining.
Taking the opportunity
In the race to be energy self-sufficient, a hydrocarbon find can feel a big prize. But that’s only the start of the process, as Lebanon is experiencing. Rhiannon Garth Jones explains.
Moving the dial on critical minerals
The UK Critical Minerals Association and The Geological Society Business Forum hosted their second annual conference on ‘Delivering the UK’s Critical Mineral Ambitions’ focused on implementing the government’s strategy on the topic. Alex Brinded reports.
Storage solution for CO2?
The challenges in ramping up carbon capture, utilisation and storage