About CRISP 2025
The accelerating global transition towards clean energy, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing has intensified the demand for critical metals - lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, nickel, and more. These elements power the future: from EVs and wind turbines to aerospace and electronics. India, recognizing the strategic importance of these resources, has launched the National Critical Minerals Mission to enhance domestic exploration, forge global partnerships, and build sustainable, resilient supply chains. Global efforts toward resource security, responsible mining, and innovation in recycling underscore the urgency for collaborative platforms that address the full lifecycle of critical metals.
As part of the 100 years celebrations of the IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, the Department of Fuel, Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering has envisioned a National Conference on Critical Metals: Recycling, Innovation, Separation and Processing (CRISP 2025) as a landmark event that brings together leading researchers, scientist, academician, industry professionals, policymakers, and sustainability experts. The conference will explore cutting-edge advancements in extraction, recycling, separation, and lifecycle management of critical metals. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging technologies and sustainable practices that align with national priorities and global sustainability goals. Click here to know the conference themes.
150+
Expected Participants
15+
Expert Speakers
3
Days of Innovation
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, established in 1926, is a premier institution renowned for excellence in mining, minerals, and energy research. Strategically located in India's resource-rich region, IIT(ISM) has evolved into a multidisciplinary centre of innovation spanning engineering, sciences, management, and humanities. With a strong emphasis on sustainable mining, mineral processing, energy transition technologies, and advanced materials, the institute plays a pivotal role in addressing national and global challenges in critical metals and resources management. Ranked 20th globally and 1st nationally in Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS World Rankings 2025), and 15th in Engineering (NIRF 2024), IIT(ISM) Dhanbad stands at the forefront of research, technology development, and industry collaboration. Its dynamic academic and industrial ecosystem makes it an ideal venue for hosting CRISP-2025, a conference dedicated to advancing innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the critical metals sector.
Department of Fuel, Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering
Established in 1976, the Department of Fuel Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering (FMME) at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad has been a leader in addressing challenges across mineral processing, fuel technology, and resource management. In response to emerging research and industry trends, the department expanded its academic and research horizons by incorporating Metallurgical Engineering in 2019. Today, it offers a comprehensive B.Tech program in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering, along with M.Tech specializations in Fuel Engineering, Mineral Engineering, and Metallurgical Engineering, and a vibrant Ph.D. program. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced research infrastructure, the department conducts cutting-edge research in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, process modelling, critical metal extraction, sustainable metallurgy, materials processing, additive manufacturing, fuel pyrolysis and combustion. Strong collaborations with premier R&D organizations and industries enhance its industry interface and research relevance. With 22 dedicated faculty members and a focus on interdisciplinary innovation, the department plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable resource utilization and critical metal technologies, aligning with national priorities and global industrial needs.
