Do you have a product or service to sell? a suppliers guide for building a partnership with DMC Mining Services Authority to Purchase Only designated personnel have the authority to commit the company to financial and legal obligations. If you want to verify the purchasing authority given to a specific individual in the company , please contact the Director of Support Sevices. Communications It is company policy that suppliers and contractors use the Purchasing Group as the primary contact. In cases where technical details are required, appropriate personnel outside of the Purchasing Group may correspond with the supplier directly . It will be the responsibility of the supplier to copy any relevant information to the senior purchasing employee at the site or the Director of Support Services. W e request that all meetings with purchasing personnel be made by appointment. Relevant Information Customs Clearance – For all USA/Canada cross border shipments please notify Livingston International for customs clearance. For other border crossings please consult with the Buyer for further instructions. Certificate of Origin (COO) – All products manufactured in Canada, USA or Mexico that qualify as a NAFT A (North American Free T rade Agreement) product must be shipped with a copy of the Certificate of Origin attached to the export documents and a copy attached to the commercial invoice. TDG (T ransportation of Dangerous Goods) – All goods that are regulated by the TDG Act must be packaged, shipped and labeled according to the legislation. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) – All goods requiring an MSDS must be shipped with a copy attached to the goods and a copy attached to the commercial invoice. Payment terms – Unless otherwise notified all commercial invoices are to be paid in net 45 days. The location of the Accounts Payable department processing the commercial invoice can be obtained from the Buyer . Small dollar Purchasing – For small dollar purchases, the use of petty cash may be available at the project site. It would be expected that an appropriate discount will be applied for prompt payment using COD. A personal credit card may be used by some employees for small dollar purchases. This is an acceptable form of payment as the employee is governed by an expense report policy that dictates how reimbursement will occur . Y ou can accept a personal credit card as payment for a company purchase. The use of a V isa corporate procurement card is available at certain locations. Inquire with the Buyer if that payment option is available to you. Application for Credit – When setting up a new account, we can provide a prepared application for credit or other financial information that you may require. Contact the Buyer or Controller’ s office for more information. Freight T erms – It is generally understood that all freight costs will be “Prepaid” and the FOB point will be “Destination”, unless stated otherwise on the purchase order . The FOB point is the point at which the title of the goods passes from seller to buyer and, therefore, determines who owns the goods if a claim for loss or damage is required. Confidentiality Suppliers may be required to sign and commit their company to a Confidentiality Agreement to protect proprietary information being disclosed to the supplier . Similarly we will not knowingly disclose your information to another party without first receiving authorization to do so. Gifts and Entertainment Business lunches, dinners and after -hours social gatherings may enhance our supplier relationships, but a reciprocal policy is encouraged. Our employees are instructed to keep at arms length any relationship that may otherwise be deemed as being influential to a business decision. Promotional advertising with company logos (pens, calendars, etc.) is acceptable if the value of the item is nominal. Suppliers are prohibited from offering any gift, gratuity or payment to an employee, which may be construed as an attempt to influence the employee’ s decision regarding the award of any purchase order . Any violation of this policy may result in the violator being excluded from our supplier list and further business opportunities being denied. Policy states that any incentive be added as a decrease in price, or an improvement in quality , quantity or service. Safety DMC Mining Services prides itself on its safety record and the safety training it provides to employees. W e expect all suppliers to follow our safety regulations and requirements. It is to your advantage to call ahead to determine wh at regulations are in force and what safety equipment, if any , will be required. All visitors must check in at the site office immediately upon arrival on all projects. While on company property please adhere to the following guidelines:  Do not interfere with any production operations;  Do not solicit information or services from hourly employees without prior approval;  Do not remove any materials or equipment without prior approval and authorizing documentation;  Do not take any recording devices (audio/video, photographic) onto a work site unless authorized to do so;  ST A Y WITH YOUR ESCORT , if you have been provided with one;  W e ar appropriate personal safety equipment (eye protection, safety boots, etc.) at all times on work sites or in designated areas. Substance Abuse W e strive to provide a drug-free and hazard-free environment for all person- n e l and visitors. The sale, use or possession of illegal drugs or alcohol is prohibited on all project sites and facilities. When visiting a project site or facility check the smoking policy in effect before using tobacco products. Contact Richard Paley Director of Support Services Suite 200, 9555 Y onge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4C 9M5 T : 905.780.1980 x 307 F: 9o5.780.1990 C: 416.543.5642 E: rpaley@dmcmining.com