The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials of all kinds and other goods, as well as wholesale trade in ores, metals and semi-finished metal products, and their storage and custody. The company may also invest in related business fields and participate in other companies in this sector. Furthermore, the company may buy, sell, broker, manage and utilize securities, intellectual property rights and real estate, as well as conduct financial transactions of all kinds, establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all commercial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.