Exploration, extraction, and exploitation of mines (excluding oil and gas), purchasing mineral materials from domestic and international sources, processing mineral materials, smelting and refining metals, distribution and sale of raw and processed mineral materials in domestic and international markets, carrying out export and import activities in the field of minerals and mineral industries, procurement and purchase of machinery and equipment for mining and mineral industries from domestic and international sources, participating in and attracting participation in investment activities and projects related to mining and mineral industries both domestically and internationally, and conducting all commercial, industrial, mining, service, and consultancy operations directly or indirectly related to all or any of the aforementioned activities, whether domestically or internationally.