The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of direct and indirect participations, other assets and investments, mainly in the field of global commodity, mining and mining business. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for related parties. The company may amend its purpose by resolution of the general meeting, which requires at least two-thirds of the votes represented and the absolute majority of the represented nominal values of the shares, under corresponding amendment of the articles of association, at any time.