The group’s mission is to propose appropriate and relevant solutions to national and regional mining, metallurgical, and environmental needs and challenges through the development of scientific and technological research projects. The group focuses on generating and adapting knowledge related to the preparation of raw materials of mineral origin, the development of clean and decontamination technologies, and the use of biotechnology as a modern tool for scientific and technological advancement.

The group also provides advisory and consulting services and offers specialized laboratory services in chemical analysis to public and private companies in the mining, metallurgical, and environmental sectors.