The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular in the field of raw materials trading and the promotion of natural resources. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and participate in other companies at home and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate at home 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 subsidiaries and third parties.