Book excerpt: This book presents select proceedings of the National Conference on Advancement in Materials Processing Technology (AMPT 2020). It covers the new trends in materials and mineral processing technologies along with an emphasis on engineering materials, composite materials, smart materials and nanomaterials. Topics covered include advanced, mineral processing, advanced processing, foundry technology, modelling and simulation, recycling and waste recovery. Given the contents, this book will be useful for researchers, engineers and professionals working in the areas of chemical, mining, metallurgical and mechanical engineering and associated fields.