Vale Newfoundland & Labrador Limited (Vale NL) are inviting submissions of an Expression of Interest for a potential opportunity to support the Underground Mining Processing Plant in Underground Mining, NL.

Scope of Work

Jumbo, Bolter, Carrier for Emulsion loader(loading unit supplied by Dyno Nobel), Scaler. They are used in both the production and development processes in both the Reid Brook and Eastern Deep mines. Cable Bolter-will be required for the installation of secondary support that will be required in development intersections and in some production areas for both mines. The emulsion string loaders for the development stage will be required at the start of the mines development.

Notes:

(1) When replying to this EOI, please reply to VBUG.Procurement@Vale.com. Please state the name of your company, company address & contact details (Name, Phone#, Fax# & E-Mail Address). Please make reference to this specific EOI Package# and Package Description. In addition, please fill in a completed pre-qualification form with each package.

(2) This EOI does not constitute an official solicitation. Vale NL reserves the right to cancel this requirement at any time during the EOI and/or solicitation process. Once objective evaluations are completed, only prospective vendors deemed qualified will be contacted.