The Benefits of Institute Membership

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining is the leading professional body for people working in the materials, minerals and mining communities. Membership can provide internationally recognised professional qualifications (including Eur Ing, CEng, IEng and EngTech) as well as opportunities for networking and professional development.

The Institute has an extensive network of local societies/branches and special interests are represented by 16 technical divisions. Members enjoy a wide range of benefits including :

Online subscription payments
Receipt printing
A free monthly members magazine: Materials World, The Packaging Professional or Clay Technology
Access to technical information through the Materials Information Service
Free access to online journals
Online CPD record
Access to library and abstracting services for the mining and minerals sector
Access to IMMAGE online and discounts on other IMMAGE formats
Discounted rates for conferences and publications
Careers Development Service for careers advice and those seeking new employment
Use of Members' facilities at the London HQ
Professional Development and technology updating
Discounts on room hire
Younger Members events and meetings
Access to online interactive distance learning
TMS e-partners scheme

Professional Qualifications

Professional qualifications such as CEng, IEng, EngTech, CSci and CEng are available through the Institute.
Registration: what does it mean for me?

Individual membership

Membership of the Institute is open to all, including Student, Technician and Affiliate members (who do not need any technical qualifications), as well as those with qualifications, training and experience in materials, minerals and mining. To find out which grade is appropriate for you, see the Membership Grades section, which contains information and application packs for each grade.

Join Instantly - Quick application form

For general enquiries about membership, please use the online form available below:
Membership Enquiry Form

For enquiries about membership subscriptions
Tel: 01782 221704 Email: membershipsubs@iom3.org

For general membership advice and information (grades, qualifications etc)
Tel: 01782 221717 Email: membership@iom3.org

Company Membership - Industrial Affiliate Scheme

Organisations can become Industrial Affiliates of the Institute, which gives them access to special benefits including information services.

Schools Membership - Schools Affiliate Scheme

Schools can benefit from joining the Institute’s Schools Affiliate Scheme which gives teachers access to information and other resources to support their science teaching.