The China Nonferrous Metals Innovation Institute (International Research and Development?Center), established by CNMC, is?a forward-looking?research platform with strong comprehensive capabilities. It is designed to serve major needs and build on the core strengths of CNMC. The institute is primarily?engaged?in the research and development (R&D) as well as?industrialization in fields?such as copper, titanium, and aluminum-processed?materials; new energy battery materials; rare and precious metal materials; crystal materials; eco-environmental protection; and the informatization and digital transformation of the mining industry.