The company's purpose is to invest and manage its own assets as well as to trade in mineral raw materials such as ores and ore concentrates. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate. It may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, it may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.