Colin Church

The new secretary of state at Defra must keep the Circular Economy Strategy on track This post is by Dr Colin Church, CEO of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, chair of Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force and a member of the government’s Circular Economy Ta…

With a new secretary of state at the helm of Defra, @drcolinchurch.bsky.social, CEO @iom3.bsky.social, asks:

👉 What changes might a new minister bring?
👉 What will this mean for England's long awaited Circular Economy Strategy?

Find out in the full blog ⤵️

EPSRC and Defra holding a workshop to gather views from research & innovation ecosystem on future opportunities within the #CircularEconomy. Find out more and register at the link below by 19 May
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London Metal Exchange explores sustainable metal premiums The LME is engaging with physical market stakeholders on aluminium, copper, nickel and zinc.

It is going to be very interesting to see what uptake there is for this greener #metals premium. Much received wisdom is that people won’t pay more for greener when push comes to shove, but clearly London Metal Exchange thinks they will.

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Scunthorpe can be at the heart of a thriving green steel sector This post is by Dr Colin Church, CEO at The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Note: this is a fast-evolving story. For the latest developments, see the BBC’s live coverage. The crisis at…

Scunthorpe can be at the heart of a thriving green steel sector. And we need steel for the UK
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A long-term strategy for growth is promising. It is also important to focus on the UK's industries & infrastructure. This includes reducing exposure to supply volatility by maximising the benefit of materials we already have here, inc by domestic mining or greater circularity.

IOM3 responds to Spring Budget 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (26 March) presented her plans for the economy to Parliament in the 2025 Spring Budget.

Quick take from @iom3.bsky.social on what the HM Treasury Spring Statement has for #materials, #minerals & #mining

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IOM3 Fellow recognised in New Year Honours 2025 Professor Rachel Oliver CEng FIMMM was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List 2025.

Congratulations to @profrachelgan.bsky.social Fellow of @iom3.bsky.social and now OBE too!

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Residual waste infrastructure capacity note

Interesting analysis from Defra looking at future residual waste needs for England. Too much #EfW in the pipeline. Much of that will either need not to be built, or will need to replace less efficient plant. Stronger requirement on heat use (‘viable’) & #CCUS too.
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The govt's new #CircularEconomy Taskforce is a chance to lead transformational change 🔄 ✨

Our briefing, produced for our own Circular Economy Task Force of businesses (12 years old and counting), sets out 5 tests for the govt’s new strategy: green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/fiv...

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Circular Economy Taskforce The Circular Economy Taskforce is an independent expert advisory group established in November 2024 to support the government in creating a circular economy strategy for England.

Formal announcement of the membership & remit of the UK Government's Circular Economy Taskforce. Its expertise will 'enable co-design of the 1st strategy to begin the transition to a CE in England'. Delighted to be involved with a great group of very knowledgeable folk.

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IOM3 2024 End of Year Review As 2024 ends, we share key highlights and achievements in our End of Year Review.

Well, as is traditional, time to reflect a bit on 2024. So, here is the @iom3.bsky.social - enjoy!

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IOM3 appoints Vice-President The Trustees are pleased to announce the election of Dr Colleen Mann CEng FIMMM as IOM3 Vice-President, effective from 1 January 2025.

Congratulations to Dr Colleen Mann, elected @iom3.bsky.social Vice-President from 1 January 2025! www.iom3.org/resource/iom...

I got one of these emails today. Do take note!

IOM3 welcomes announcement of new UK Critical Minerals Strategy At Resourcing Tomorrow, Minister Sarah Jones announced a new Critical Minerals Strategy will be launched next year.

Good to see the UK Government reiterating its commitment to properly addressing #CriticalMaterials #CRM
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IOM3 announces Honorary Fellowship Journalist and writer Ed Conway was elected to Honorary Fellowship by the IOM3 Executive Board.

It is great to welcome @edconway.bsky.social as an Honorary Fellow of @iom3.bsky.social, in recognition of the contribution he is making to public understanding of the key role of materials, minerals, and mining in our society and economy.

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Meeting Critical Raw Materials demand This report, Impediments and solutions to meeting the world’s demand for Critical Raw Materials, from Nick Hatch looks at global issues of supply.

This is a really interesting paper from Nick Hatch, looking at some of the issues around meeting the demand for #CriticalRawMaterials. Well worth a read!
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Good to spend some time today with the group of leaders for materials science & engineering in some of the key universities. Very interesting to hear more about the challenges they face and to consider how @iom3.bsky.social can help.

Well. All of a sudden I seem to have a rush of followers on here. Firstly - thank you! Secondly, I guess someone has put me into their starter pack - also thank you! I hope I will satisfy your interest, o new followers!

If Abraham Lincoln spoke to "the better angels of our nature", Trump calls to our demons. His victory is a moral, as well as political tragedy.

As others follow his example, progressives will need to think harder about how to respond. As so often, I've been thinking about Gladstone..🧵

UK Government publishes Green Paper with sights on modern Industrial Strategy IOM3 CEO Dr Colin Church welcomes the policy direction, and talks about the role IOM3 members can play in delivering the strategy.

In the light of the UK Government Green Paper on an Industrial Strategy, @iom3.bsky.social is seeking members’ input!

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Burning household rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power, BBC finds Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.

Burning household rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power, BBC finds

Lovely evening celebrating the International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme! Thanks to our hosts too. #IWRMP

IOM3 members elected to RAEng Fellowship in 2024 New Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering this year include four members of IOM3

Great to see four members of @iom3.bsky.social gaining recognition as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering ! Congratulations to Claire Davis, Sohini Kar-Narayan, Laura Jones and Duncan Wanblad!

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And now, for Mary Creagh CBE MP on #nature and #CircularEconomy at the #GAEvent. Hoping to hear more about the Government’s plans on the latter in particular, recognising the triple crisis on climate, nature and resources.

Listening to @chrisstark.bsky.social at the #GAEvent talking about his role leading the UK Government’s Clean Power by 2030 Mission. Real passion and belief that, whilst challenging, this is achievable. #NetZero

Listening to Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed at the Green Alliance reception this evening. Lots of passion in the Westminster Abbey cloisters!

Search for Main Panel Chairs for the next Research Excellence Framework (#REF2029) now open until 26/9/24:
+Medicine, Health & Life Sciences
+Physical Sciences, Engineering & Mathematics
+Social Sciences
+Arts & Humanities

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We have a complex set of light switches in our staircase, with eight different ones. Today, for the first time in years, they are all correctly aligned, all in the off position with all the lights off. Without deliberate action. Incredibly satisfying!

The UK should increase energy security by building a circular economy for critical raw materials This post is by Iain Gulland, chief executive, Zero Waste Scotland.  As we enter a new political chapter there is a palpable feeling of optimism and hope, especially when it comes to the UK’s clim…

Good blog from Iain Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland on the need for more circularity of critical materials greenallianceblog.org.uk/2024/08/12/t...