Being as a leading unit in research and development operations, applying the research results to the actual production, the fields in scientific and technological activities of Institute of Mining Science and Technology (IMSAT) consists:
1. Study on underground mining technology
Deputy Prime minister Hoang Trung Hai with his visit at a mechanized coal mining longwall of Vang Danh coal mine, 2008
2. Study on open pit mining technology
Pilot high bench blasting technology at Cao Son coal mine
3. Study on underground mine and construction technology
Drilling and installing anchor bolts
4. Study on coal and mineral mining and processing technology

Consultancy on designing and installing the coal preparation line with rotary drum method at Mao Khe coal company
5. Study on mine safety
The automatic centralized mine firedamp gas monitoring system at the Center
6. Designing consultancy on the construction of new mines

Deputy Prime minister Hoang Trung Hai with his visit to the construction site of Nui Beo underground coal mine
7.Study on mining geological conditions

Water drainage drilling at level of -80 of Mao Khe coal mine
8. Study, design and manufacture of mining equipment
Designing and manufacturing the self advancing shield supports Vinaalta
9. Study on mine electricity and automation
Design, installation and transfer of the monitoring system for the coal production at Ha Lam coal mine
10. Study on energy consumption and conservation

Designing, installing and transferring the waste water processing system at Ha Lam coal mine
11. Study on mine environment
Designing, installing and transferring the waste water processing system at Ha Lam coal mine
12. Business and production and technical services