End-to-end visibility
Secure portal for RFQs, bid submissions, PO tracking, and invoice status.
Vendor/Supplier ecosystem
Build long-term value alongside Bikita Minerals
Our vendor/supplier partners keep our lithium, tantalum, and community operations moving. We welcome partners who prioritise safety, innovation, and impact.
Why Vendor/Supplier partners choose us
Growth, transparency, and shared value
Our vendor/supplier partners keep our lithium, tantalum, and community operations moving. We welcome partners who prioritise safety, innovation, and impact.
Shared planning
Rolling forecasts, shutdown calendars, and project pipelines shared with strategic vendors.
Ethical partnerships
Anti-bribery, human rights, and environmental stewardship built into contracts and reviews.
Local empowerment
Preferential development programmes for local SMEs and youth-led enterprises.
Onboarding process
Six steps to onboard
01 Invitation
Receive an access link with secure token to create your portal profile.
02 Profile & compliance
Submit statutory docs: tax clearance, insurance, HSE plans, references.
03 Induction
Complete site safety training, permits, and onboarding for key personnel.
04 RFQs & bids
Respond to RFQs, collaborate on scope, and track evaluation progress.
05 Execution
Receive POs, coordinate logistics, and integrate with our electronic PIN and delivery checks.
06 Payment & feedback
3-way match, milestone confirmations, and performance scorecards shared quarterly.
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Capability clusters
What we procure
We collaborate with vendors across core mining operations, engineering services, logistics, community development, and technology.
Mining & plant
- • Yellow metal and pit support
- • Drill & blast services
- • Process chemicals and media
Engineering projects
- • Electrical, civil, and structural works
- • Instrumentation & control systems
- • Fabrication and maintenance shutdowns
Logistics & warehousing
- • Road haulage and rail coordination
- • Packaging solutions and containers
- • Customs, freight forwarding, insurance
Community & ESG
- • Construction of schools and clinics
- • Water infrastructure and boreholes
- • Skills and entrepreneurship programmes
Digital collaboration tools
Our supplier portal centralises collaboration, from RFQs to payments. Vendors/Suppliers gain transparency and real-time support throughout the contract lifecycle.
- • Live RFQ invitations, file uploads, and clarifications.
- • Purchase order acknowledgement and delivery schedules.
- • PIN-secured proof of delivery with geotagged confirmation.
- • Invoice status tracking and automated remittance notices.
Performance & recognition
- • Quarterly scorecards covering safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
- • Supplier of the quarter recognition and capability showcases.
- • Capacity-building workshops for emerging local enterprises.
- • Joint improvement projects tackling efficiency, emissions, or community challenges.
Compliance essentials
What we expect
All partners adhere to our ethics, environmental, and social standards. Compliance protects our workforce, communities, and shared reputation.
Documentation
Valid tax clearance, company registration, insurance, bank confirmation, and beneficial ownership disclosures.
Health, safety, environment
Site-specific safety plans, PPE compliance, environmental care plans, and incident reporting within 24 hours.
Ethics & human rights
Anti-bribery commitments, no child or forced labour, and remedy pathways for grievances.
Partner with us
Ready to deliver impact together?
Let’s align your capabilities with our operational roadmap and community goals.