The purpose of the company is to participate in companies that are particularly active in the fields of raw materials and chemistry and develop, acquire, exploit and mediate mines, exploration rights, patents and licenses, industrial property rights, intellectual property rights, know-how, exclusivity rights, technical and industrial knowledge. The company can take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and sell real estate and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the purpose of the company.