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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We're pleased to share the highlights and recording from IOM3 #AGM2026, held on 8 September at IOM3 headquarters and online. The 2025 Annual Report was formally accepted, and a recording of the AGM is now available to view. Read more 👇 iom3.info/4cOX8kS

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IOM3 hosts AGM 2026

IOM3 AGM 2026 highlights and recording.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Full-time at university or a technical apprenticeship? Wherever your journey takes you, IOM3 membership can help you make the most of it. Student & apprentice membership costs a one-off fee of just £20, connecting you to a global network of mentors and employers 👉 iom3.info/4qeyTSo

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Sage Journals @journals.sagepub.com · 23/06/2026

International Women in Engineering Day (23 June) celebrates women shaping engineering worldwide. Explore research shaped by women across Sage journals, plus author and editor perspectives: ow.ly/B0ZZ50ZeIFL #INWED26 #EngineeringIntelligence #WomenInEngineering

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Today, on International Women in Engineering Day 2026, we're celebrating the women driving innovation across engineering, materials, minerals and mining. Our WIM3 community supports networking, professional development and positive change across the sector. Join us 👇 iom3.info/3QVOCYZ

We're celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June.

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Paragraf @paragrafgr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The @iom3.bsky.social's Zanna Buckland spoke to Paragraf COO Tony Pearce, CDO Andy MacInnes and Technical Lead Rosie Baines Warburton for Materials World magazine about our Huntingdon manufacturing site and the future of graphene electronics. Read her full story at www.iom3.org/resource/one...

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One layer at a time

Paragraf is seeking to advance graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This Pride season, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ members of our community and reaffirm our role in building a more inclusive and supportive profession across the materials, minerals and mining sectors. Find out more about #IOM3Pride group and how you can get involved 👇 iom3.info/4x4erqA

IOM3 Pride, supporting pride month June 2026.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This #VolunteersWeek, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our volunteers across the Institute. Thank you to everyone who gives their time, dedication and expertise to support our community. Active Supporter & Volunteer Hub 👇 iom3.info/4ozUm5W

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our Chief Executive, Dr Colin Church CEnv FIMMM, joined a keynote discussion at the Annual Memcom Conference this morning on how membership organisations can prepare for a changing landscape. #Memcom2026

L-R: sitting: Dr Victoria Hall, Nic Lawley, Jamie Chestnutt, Dr Colin Church and Tom Shelston.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

#InternationalCorrosionAwarenessDay Corrosion impacts safety & sustainability, making awareness essential to protecting assets and supporting cleaner technologies. Join us with the EFC, the Institute of Corrosion & DECHEMA at #EUROCORR2026 in Dublin, 6–10 Sept 2026. 👉 eurocorr2026.org/home/

Asset for World Corrosion Awareness Day 24 April 2026.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Today, we celebrate inspiring girls and young women to explore futures in STEM and technology. Through #WIM3, IOM3 supports equality, representation and opportunity across materials, minerals and mining. Learn more about WIM3 👇 iom3.info/3QVOCYZ #GirlsInICT

Asset for International Girls in ICT Day 2026, celebrated by IOM3 with the tagline, 'Girls shaping the digital future'.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Materials play a vital role in building a sustainable future. IOM3 is the global network for the materials cycle, promoting sustainability and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources. Learn more about our sustainability activity on #EarthDay: iom3.info/3OIkBLw

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We're at the Royce National PhD Conference - say hello 👋 If you're in Manchester today and tomorrow, stop by to meet IOM3 Director of Membership Paul Skerry CEng FIMMM and Vice-Chair of the Student & Early Career Group Hannah Hilton-Tapp. #IOM3SECG

Director of Membership Paul Skerry and SEC Vice Chair Hannah Hilton Tapp with a visitor at the IOM3 stand at Henry Royce National PhD Conference.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We're pleased to share that Dr Han Zhang CEng CSci FIMMM has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Beilby Medal. Congratulations! The Beilby Medal & Prize is awarded jointly in rotation by the Institute and by SCI® Where Science Meets Business. Read the full news release 👇 iom3.info/3PWD3QW

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IOM3 Fellow awarded prestigious Beilby Medal and Prize 2026

Dr Han Zhang CEng CSci FIMMM has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Beilby Medal. Please join us in congratulating him.

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Sage Journals @journals.sagepub.com · 06/04/2026

What does sustainable progress look like? The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining shows how engineering in materials, manufacturing, and design drives change in industry, infrastructure, and environment. See more: ow.ly/uBh950YmmWj #Engineering #SustainabilityResearch #iom3journals

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Sustainable Future Awards are back, celebrating the people, projects and organisations driving the transition to a low‑carbon, resource‑efficient society. Entries close: 15 May 2026, 23:59 BST Find out more about the categories and enter 👇 iom3.info/4tin8L7 #IOM3SFA

Sustainable Future Awards 2026 open for entries, deadline on 15 May 2026.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🎧 New #IOM3Investigates podcast Dr Joan Heggie explores artist Viva Talbot’s rare wood engravings documenting the steel industry. Her journey, access to industrial sites, and legacy are fascinating. Listen now 👉 iom3.info/4c7HP6M

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IOM3 Investigates...the art of Viva Talbot with Dr Joan Heggie

IOM3 Head of Design Lara Collins talks to Dr Joan Heggie about the life and work of Viva Talbot, the artist who engraved the steel industry.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We're delighted to participate in the first celebration of International Day of Ceramics by highlighting a range of ceramics-related resources from Materials World magazine, IOM3 Journals, IOM3 Events and the IOM3 Ceramics Group on our blogs. Read more 👉 iom3.info/40YUZwr

IOM3 celebrates International Day of Ceramics on 12 March 2026.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Celebrate #BritishScienceWeek with #MaterialsWorld 🔭 British Science Week is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths and a great reminder of how these disciplines influence everything around us. Explore the latest open access content 👇 iom3.info/4s3Skh1

Asset for British Science Week, being celebrated between 6-15 March 2026, on a green IOM3 branded background. Text says: a ten-day celebration of science, tech, engineering and maths.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

On the last day of #CharteredWeek, a huge thank you to the attendees of the Road to Chartership webinar and our Chartership podcast guests for participating. We also signed a joint letter to the Government, championing professional registration and chartership Read more 👉 iom3.info/4l17dOn

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Two days to go before nominations close for the 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes ⏰ Deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT 🎖️ Free to enter, with medals and cash prizes for selected winners. Find out more and nominate today 👉 iom3.info/4buZHZg

2026 IOM3 Awards & Prizes now open asset with images of medals and the deadline for nominations date 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT. Awards & prizes are free to enter.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#CharteredWeek celebrates #RegisteredProfessionals and their commitment to setting standards of competence and leadership. We’ve brought the three awarding bodies together to share their insight on the importance of chartership. Take a look at what they have to say 👇 iom3.info/3QxfX0d

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

In the latest episode of #IOM3Investigates for #CharteredWeek, we discover the pathways to chartership and the role it plays in a professional, public-facing career. Listen to the episode 👉 iom3.info/4aRvjXc

IOM3 Investigates Mythbusting Chartership asset on teal blue background and magnifying glass.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We're pleased to be returning this year as one of the sponsors for @stemlgbtqyou.bsky.social. We look forward to supporting the event. Register below 👇

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We welcome the statement from @raeng.org.uk, and our partner body, the Engineering Council, which includes a new fifth ethical principle that reflects the evolving landscape and the professional commitments that professionally registered engineers make to society. #CharteredWeek Read more 👇

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

To mark the beginning of #CharteredWeek 2026, we signed a joint message to the Government with 39 other licensed awarding bodies in the Chartered Alliance, on #chartered status and the trust, professional standards of conduct and competence that underpin it. Read the full letter👇 bit.ly/4r4amP6

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Over the past year, a dedicated working group has reviewed and refreshed our mission and vision to make them clearer, outward looking and aligned with the values guiding our work across the materials, minerals & mining community. Discover our new mission & vision 👉 iom3.info/4kRrx4D #WeAreIOM3

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This is the second year we’re supporting #CharteredWeek, celebrating the commitment of chartered professionals. To kick off the week, our Student & Early Career Committee will be holding a free webinar on the 'Road to Chartership' on 24 February. Register 👇 iom3.info/4tP7E2j

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’re partnering with EqualEngineers to create a more inclusive and safe engineering community. Together, we’ll support learning, opportunity and belonging across the sector. Read more 👉 iom3.info/4cgMd47 #InclusionInEngineering #EngineeringDiversity

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IOM3 announces partnership with EqualEngineers

We’re working with EqualEngineers to help create a more inclusive engineering profession.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

#OnThisDay in 1894, Constance Tipper was born. Her groundbreaking Tipper Test transformed our understanding of steel brittleness in cold temperatures. Tipper’s determination and brilliance continue to inspire generations of scientists and engineers. Find out about #IOM3History 👇 iom3.info/4sLEFfp

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We're celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month. Our member network - IOM3 Pride Group is a voluntary committee whose goal is to achieve equality of opportunity for LGBTQ+ identifying IOM3 members. Find out more about #IOM3Pride Group and join us 👇 iom3.info/4kjeckC

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IOM3Pride Group

Raising awareness and supporting equality of opportunity for LGBTQIA+ identifying IOM3 members.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes Know someone making an impact in materials, minerals or mining? Nominate them to celebrate excellence. ⏰ Deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT 🎖️ Free to enter, with medals and cash prizes for selected winners Find out more 👉 iom3.info/4buZHZg

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

#ADM3 | Ably Different in Materials, Minerals & Mining Group (ADM3) We're pleased to welcome the new chair of ADM3 - Animesh Anand MIMMM. Read the full news release 👇 iom3.info/4rpf3Uf

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Welcoming the new Chair of ADM3

Animesh Anand MIMMM was elected Chair of the Ably Different in Materials, Minerals & Mining (ADM3) Group.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

#OnThisDay in 1813, Sir Henry Bessemer was born in Charlton, Hertfordshire, England. The Bessemer Room in IOM3 London is named in his honour. Learn more about the room and our venue 👉 iom3.info/45hNfbA Find out more about #IOM3History 👉 iom3.info/4sLEFfp

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

As a member of IOM3, you can join a host of communities in your local area. IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM writes on the importance of our Affiliated Local Societies (ALS) and how they help strengthen the Institute. Read the blog 👇 iom3.info/4aW8402

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Strengthening our Institute through Affiliated Local Societies

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM writes about the importance of our Affiliated Local Societies (ALS)

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Want to access world-class materials, minerals and mining research? 📃 #IOM3Journals publishes 16 research journals in partnership with @sagepub.com , as part of our commitment to sharing knowledge in materials, minerals and mining. Our portfolio 👉 iom3.info/3LaefDb

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

#IOM3Library welcomes you back in 2026 📚 Our Institute's history goes back more than 150 years. In this time, the IOM3 Library has housed several texts, reports, journals and a heritage collection. Explore the IOM3 Library 👉 iom3.info/4h1EBRq

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🏆 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes are open Know someone making a difference in materials, minerals or mining? Nominate them and help recognise achievement across our profession ⏰ Deadline: 28 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT 🎖️Free to enter, with many awards open to all Submit your entry 👉 iom3.info/4sb3pNW

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Reflecting on #M3P3, two days of open conversations, learning and collaboration across materials, minerals and mining. Thanks to everyone who joined us. Read more and listen to our latest #IOM3Investigates podcast 👇 iom3.info/4pPvsAF

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M3P3 2025: bringing our communities together

A look back at M3P3 and how our communities came together

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we would like to extend our gratitude to the IOM3 community. 👏 Please note that our offices will close on 24 December at 1:00pm and reopen on 2 January. We wish you a restful festive season and a happy New Year.

Seasons Greetings from IOM3 asset, with text: IOM3 will close at 1pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen on Friday 2 January 2026.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

#IOM3SECG | Celebrating 20 Years of #YPWLC This year, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Young Persons' World Lecture Competition online, spotlighting previous winners of the competition. Where are the winners today? Find out more about them 👉 iom3.info/3KVHVUp

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Young Persons' World Lecture Competition celebrates 20 years

2025 will mark two decades of the early career researchers and students' participation in YPWLC.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

As the year comes to a close and we prepare for the holiday season, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the IOM3 community. Please note that our offices will close on Wednesday, 24 December at 1 pm and reopen on Friday, 2 January 2026.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

#IOM3Investigates - wrapping up 2025! 🎙️ This year, we published 12 podcast episodes and covered topics from challenges in the mining industry to advice for early-career professionals in the industry. We're pleased to share with you our top 3 podcasts of 2025! Listen at 👉 iom3.info/4p7Rq0K

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of progress at IOM3 From launching our first #M3P3 event to growing member engagement, policy impact and #WeAreIOM3, this year has been shaped by our community Thank you to our members, volunteers and staff iom3.info/4pmlsy5 👇

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IOM3 2025 End of Year Review

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of progress and connection across the Institute

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

#IOM3Journals 2025 highlights 🎉 1️⃣ International Materials Reviews 2️⃣ Materials Science & Technology 3️⃣ Interdisciplinary Science Reviews 4️⃣ Ironmaking & Steelmaking 5️⃣ Science & Technology of Welding & Joining Members get free access to all 16 IOM3 journals plus 70+ more via @journals.sagepub.com

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Many disciplines. One community. Shaping the future. #WeAreIOM3 celebrates who we are, what we do and why it matters. Across 22 Technical Communities, we share stories from across materials, minerals and mining. 👇 iom3.info/40stGuT

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We are IOM3

Many disciplines. One community. Shaping the future.

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 08/12/2025

This project was produced as part of the work programme for Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force. Members include Zero Waste Scotland, @wrap-ngo.bsky.social, SUEZ UK, CIWM, Kingfisher and INCPEN, with support from @iom3.bsky.social.

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The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining @iom3.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On #InternationalVolunteerDay, we thank our 650+ Active Supporters & Volunteers. From mentoring and training to shaping events and policy, your contributions make a lasting impact in materials, minerals and mining. We’re truly grateful! ASV Hub 👉 iom3.info/4ozUm5W

International Volunteer Day post with text: 'Every contribution matters' on blue background and applauding hands.

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