To develop suitable processes to utilize low grade ores, minerals and by-products from mineral and metallurgical industries.

Innovative research to improve the performance of existing plants, energy reduction in unit operations, briquetting of fine minerals and minimizing the wastes.

Characterization and evaluation of indigenous energy resources for proper utilization as fuels particularly with reference to different types of coals and solid waste fuels like coal fines/coke/carbonaceous materials from metallurgical industries.