The import, export, transport, trade, distribution, purchase and sale of all kinds of raw materials and their derivatives, including but not limited to coal, petroleum coke, metallurgical coke, metal products, grain, agricultural seeds, as well as any related services, including administrative, financial, technical, management and consulting activities related to the company's purpose. The company may acquire, lease, rent various equipment for the production, storage and transportation of the products subject to exchange, as well as proceed with the acquisition, transfer and exploitation of patents. The company may grant or receive loans to or from third parties, including private individuals, issue guarantees, buy and sell bonds, rates and notes, and carry out currency exchanges. The company may acquire participations in other companies operating in similar or different sectors, through the ownership of special or privileged shares or options on such shares. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad and acquire movable and immovable property, as well as carry out all operations necessary or useful for achieving the company's purposes.