The Mission of the Institute is to provide modern, economically viable, environmentally friendly and socially attractive scientific solutions for the sustainable development of the country and its regions in the field of raw materials and energy. This Mission is implemented under the motto: "Raw materials and energy for society". This is delivered through rationally designed action and interrelated research, as well as organizational, technical and economic activities in the following areas: Sources, Technologies, Economy, Market, and Environment; in the science triangle: Research, Innovation and Education.