This book presents and discusses current research in the study of the characterisation and development of novel materials. Topics discussed include the development of probabilistic simulation model for production optimisation in open pit mines; lead removal from aqueous streams by a novel bioadsorbent; characterisation of clinical bacteria and their control by a medicinal plant; preparation of stronium hexaferrite magnets from celestite and blue dust by mechanochemical route and the investigation of the properties of a borosilicate glass from recycled manganese crust tailing.