The purpose of INCDMRR is to carry out research, technological development and engineering activities in the field of metals and radioactive resources, as well as engineering and consulting activities to solve the problems faced by industrial activities in the field of recovery and processing of uranium resources and other metal, radioactive, rare and precious ores.

The Institute is conducting dundamental and applied research, technological development in regulated areas of national public interest on risk assessment and prevention in activities with a risk of explosive and toxic atmospheres, including the use of explosives, environmental protection in areas affected by mining and related activities, testing and certification of equipment, training and attestation of personnel, rescue and mine closure activities, as well as the elaboration and application of regulations regarding the respective activities.

IMNR designs and implements innovative solutions in the non-ferrous and rare metals field through scientific and technical research, aiming to answer to the innovation and business needs of its partners.The Institute's structure consists of 4 main laboratories: Ecotechnologies and environment protection; Advanced materials and technologies; Nanostructured materials; Physical-chemical and structural analyses.

The Institute is conducting scientific research and activities of technological engineering for: processes and equipment for the production, transport, distribution and use of electricity and heat; Energy efficiency in production, transport and use; Environmental protection from the effects of energy processes and equipment.