As Rincon Lithium progresses toward its first lithium production and the development of the second phase, the Procurement team continues to promote the supplier portal, a key tool for companies interested in becoming commercial partners.
The platform was developed to streamline access to potential suppliers in line with the standards that guide the company's operations.
All interested suppliers who sign up will be able to access through this registry to present their products and services and will find in the future all the information related to the needs of the project.
The dynamics of the portal include regular publications on project needs, to which registered suppliers can apply according to the goods or services they offer. The information provided during registration facilitates management and contact through a database.
For additional comments and inquiries, the contact email address is: rincon.proveedores@riotinto.com
We expect companies and individuals that work with us to share
our values: care, curiosity and
courage.
Suppliers may be required to participate in our pre-screening
process, which requires companies and individuals to provide
sufficient evidence to meet or exceed minimum standards of
health, safety, the environment, human rights, quality
management and financial capacity, as well as ethical and
anti-corruption practices. If and as needed, we can work with
prospective suppliers to help them achieve the required
standards.
Upon successful award of a contract, suppliers may also be
required to provide additional information for our contractor
management system, if applicable, including but not limited to
health and safety practices, insurance coverage, and company
and personnel qualifications.
Health, safety and the environment
Health and safety is our number one priority and we expect the same commitment from our partners. We value suppliers who:
- Have the ability to work closely and in partnership with local and Indigenous businesses and local communities
- Manage and communicate product health and safety risks
- Have a strong commitment to health and safety management and the elimination of workplace injuries and illness
- Have processes in place to assure compliance with safety policies
- Reduce our collective environmental footprint through their practices, products and services
Supplier Code of Conduct
Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets out our expectations of suppliers and their subsidiaries and subcontractors with respect to key issues ranging from health and safety, compliance, human rights, environment and reporting. We may choose not to work with suppliers who do not meet our expectations. If you have questions regarding our Supplier Code of Conduct, or about our expectations of our suppliers and business partners, please email us.