TG and DTA studies on laboratory cement raw mixes and raw dolomite have been extensively reported in the literature. This paper discusses four aspects. (1) Calcination kinetics of raw mix by isothermal TG and calculation of rate constants to derive activation energy by Arrhenius plots. (2) Quantification by TG of minerals in Indian laterites. The amount of goethite appears to influence burnability of raw mix. (3) Determination of practical heat of clinker formation from DTA studies and establishment of enthalpy temperature relationship of raw mix for heat transfer studies in rotary kilns. (4) Prediction of material temperature profile in a dolomite kiln from DTA studies of raw dolomite.