The company's purpose is the processing and trading of metals and other industrial waste, industrial residues and secondary raw materials. The company may enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it, acquire, manage and exploit patents and licenses, establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in or merge with other companies. Furthermore, it may acquire, hold and sell real estate and securities, as well as grant loans.