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The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) is a professional engineering, environmental and scientific institution, a registered charity and governed by a Royal Charter.

IOM3 supports professionals in materials, minerals, mining and associated technical disciplines to be champions of the transition to a low-carbon, resilient & resource efficient society. It seeks to be the best professional membership body it can be by providing modern, flexible services; quality technical content; and value for money.

Our activities promote and develop all aspects of the Materials Cycle, from exploration and extraction, to characterisation, processing and application, to product recycling, repurposing and reuse.

The Institute's vision is to be recognised as the global leader for professionals involved with the materials cycle.

Our mission is to promote the science, design, engineering and technology of materials, minerals and mining and their practical applications and facilitate qualifications, professional recognition and development, and to deliver knowledge, information and networking services to a global membership and wider community.

More information about IOM3 and its activities is available on the links below and on our website.