Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does Newmont Canada determine if a supplier is local-local or a local supplier?

Éléonore Mine:

At Newmont Éléonore, suppliers from the Cree Nation of Wemindji (including Wemindji Cree-owned businesses with operations based outside of Wemindji and Wemindji’s labour contract with Redpath Canada) are considered local-local.

Suppliers from other Cree communities (Waskaganish, Chisasibi, Eastmain, Waswanipi, Whapmagoostui) and suppliers owned by the Cree Nation, as well as the Nord-du-Québec region of the province of Quebec (Chibougamau, Chapais, Matagami, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Radisson)  are considered to be local suppliers.

Porcupine Mines:

At Newmont Porcupine (including Borden), suppliers from communities within 75km of operations and suppliers from signatory First Nations are considered to be local-local suppliers. Suppliers in Porcupine’s indirect geographical area of influence are considered to be local suppliers.

Porcupine Local-local: Suppliers from communities within 75km of operations and suppliers from signatory First Nations:

  • Connaught, Iroquois Falls, Matheson, Porcupine, Ramore, Schumacher, South Porcupine, Timmins and Signatory First Nations Communities (Flying Post First Nation, Mattagami First Nation, Matachewan First Nation and Wahgoshig First Nation)

Borden Local-local: Suppliers from communities within 75km of operations and suppliers from signatory First Nations:

  • Chapleau, Foleyet and Signatory First Nations Communities (Brunswick House First Nation, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation)

Musselwhite Mine:

Newmont Musselwhite has defined local-local and local as businesses from the following areas or communities:

Local-Local: North Caribou Lake First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Kingfisher Lake First Nation, Mishkeegogamang First Nation, Shibogama First Nation Council and Windigo First Nation Council, Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake and any Suppliers owned by signatory First Nations and Councils’

Local: Balmertown, Dryden, Ignace, Kenora, Manitouwadge, Marathon, Murillo, Red Lake, Rosslyn, Sault Saint Marie, Slate River, Thunder Bay, Vermillion Bay, Winnipeg

*Note: These definitions will be updated periodically as required.

2) Why should a current or potential supplier register for the Newmont Canada Buy Local Platform?

•       Better understanding of Newmont Canada’s Procurement processes and requirements

•       Find out more about upcoming opportunities

•       Discover information about Newmont Canada’s Local and Indigenous Procurement Plan

•       Access to training for small and medium size companies as well as information on government funding and resources.

3) If I register for the Canada Buy Local Platform am I automatically now eligible to bid on Newmont opportunities?

No, registering on this site does not guarantee future work, nor does it represent a contract to transact with Newmont.

A supplier will still be required to become Prequalified in order bid on Newmont opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a Newmont Supplier, please review the following important information to ensure you would be ready to operate under the codes and guidelines applicable to supplier conduct, relationship and transaction protocols:

To further discuss Newmont’s prequalification process and requirements please contact Derek.Neuwirth@newmont.com