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Find out more about what becoming a member of IIMA offers your company and you
Why become a member?
Being part of the IIMA community gives you access to the people and resources at the heart of the industry as we strive to promote the ore-based metallics and recognition of their role in the circular economy. With weekly News Bulletins, industry reports and papers and our Biannual Members’ Meetings, membership helps to connect your business and its voice. For more information see our introductory video and presentation.
Our members
Representing 80% of global production and trade in OBMs.
Benefits of IIMA membership
Networking opportunities
Networking opportunities with the global OBM community at our twice-yearly members’ meetings, typically one in Europe and one in the Americas – acquire knowledge and influence the debate. See more on our Members’ Meetings.
Member-only resources area
Access to member-only online resources, including the industry News Bulletin summary three times a week.
Statistics, market reports and presentations
Working party access
OBM industry exposure
Industry voice
Potential increased demand
Cost-sharing
Membership types
How to apply
for IIMA membership
IIMA Biannual Members' Meeting
29 September - 1 October 2025
São Paulo. Brazil
Registration is still open for members. Please click below to download the outline agenda.
What our members say
Midrex values its membership in IIMA, recognizing its worth for comprehensive resources like weekly market updates, detailed statistics, and platforms for knowledge exchange. We appreciate that IIMA is deeply committed to research and innovation initiatives, continually advancing the global iron metallics sector through cutting-edge developments and collaborative efforts.
Overall, IIMA’s importance lies in its role as a unifying force within the global iron metallics sector, advocating the interests of its members, promoting industry standards and best practices, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation and market development – which is important to Primetals Technologies.
CBF believes that being an IIMA member is part of helping to be part of advancing the global OBM industry. IIMA offers a group of intelligent, like-minded individuals who work together to keep the industry up-to-date and successful while also allowing for their own professional development.
A key industry voice
IIMA is a member of The World Steel Association , The International Council on Mining & Metals and The Reach Iron Platform.
IIMA has consultative status at the International Maritime Organisation.
IIMA has strong relationships with many other organisations and as the OBM industry association, an important voice in front of regulators. We lobby for the safety and best interests of the wider OBM industry.
Find out more about us
Download our membership information pack
Contact Us
Looking to buy or sell OBMs?
The IIMA does not trade any metallics. Anyone looking to buy or sell metallics should search our members page to find IIMA member companies who deal with production and trade in metallics.
You can contact us by using the form below or email us. For more information about the IIMA, see About IIMA.
