GENERAL DISCLAIMER
PolyMet (the “Company) has taken all reasonable care in producing and publishing information contained on this web site, and will endeavor to do so regularly. Material on this site may still contain technical or other inaccuracies, omissions, or typographical errors, for which the Company assumes no responsibility. Material may also be updated or changed without notice. The Company does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use, validity, accuracy, completeness or reliability of any claims, statements or information on this site. The Company expressly warns readers not to rely on the information herein for investment or other related purposes. Accordingly, any use of this information is at your own risk and without liability to the Company. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall the Company be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages, including but not limited to, loss of programs, loss of data, loss of use of computer of other systems, or loss of profits, whether or not advised of the possibility of damage, arising from your use, or inability to use, the material on this site. The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice before making any investment decisions. Furthermore, you may not modify or reproduce in any form, electronic or otherwise, any information on this site, unless you have obtained the Company’s express permission. This website may also contain information about adjacent properties on which the Company has no right to explore or mine. Investors are cautioned that mineral deposits on adjacent properties are not indicative of mineral deposits on the Companys properties.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This website contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended concerning anticipated developments in PolyMet’s operations in the future. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, be identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, “projects”, “plans” and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results “will”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved or their negatives or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause PolyMet’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include statements regarding our beliefs related to the expected project timelines, exploration results and budgets, reserve estimates, mineral resource estimates, continued relationships with current strategic partners, work programs, capital costs and expenditures, actions by government authorities including changes in government regulation, the market price of natural resources, estimated production rates, costs, the ability to receive environmental and operating permits, construction costs and hours created, job creation, the outcome of legal proceedings, and other expectations, intentions, other economic benefits or other statements and plans that are not a statement of fact. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to risks facing PolyMet or due to actual facts differing from the assumptions underlying the Company’s predictions.
Such forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to adverse general economic conditions, operating hazards, interpretation of engineering geologic data, fluctuations in commodity prices and prices for operational services, government regulation and foreign political risks, fluctuations in the exchange rate, as well as other risks commonly associated with the industry.
All forward-looking statements included in this website are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management and information available to the Company on the date the statements are made. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update publicly, or otherwise, these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent required by law, rule or regulation. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Readers should carefully review the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in this and all other documents that the Company files from time to time with regulatory authorities.
Specific reference is made to PolyMet’s most recent Annual Information Form and in our other filings with Canadian securities authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Form 40-F, for a discussion of some of the risk factors and other considerations underlying forward-looking statements. The Annual Information Form contains the Company’s mineral resource and other data as required under National Instrument 43-101.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. INVESTORS
The terms “measured and indicated mineral resource”, “mineral resource”, and “inferred mineral resource” used in this MD&A are Canadian geological and mining terms as defined in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the “CIM”) Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. U.S. investors are advised that while such terms are recognized and required under Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize these terms. Mineral Resources do not have demonstrated economic viability. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of a Mineral Resource will be upgraded to Mineral Reserves. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of or be included in feasibility or other studies. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.
THIRD PARTY LINKS
This website may contain links or references to other web sites maintained by third parties which are at arms-length to the Company and over whom the Company has no control. Such links are provided for the convenience of the viewer/reader. Similarly, this web site may be accessed from third party links over whom the Company has no control. Such links do not imply an endorsement or recommendation by the Company and the Company accepts no responsibility for the content or presentation of linked sites.
PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Acceptance
“Orders are an offer by the Buyer to the terms and conditions herein set forth on the face of the Purchase Order, and Seller’s acceptance of the order, either oral, written or by action, shall constitute agreement to all the terms contained herein. Terms or conditions stated by the Seller in acknowledging receipt of the order shall not be binding on the Buyer if in conflict with, or in addition to any of the provisions of the order unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Buyer, notwithstanding the Buyer’s act of accepting or paying for any shipment or similar act of the Buyer. The order when accepted by the Seller shall constitute the entire contract between the parties. PolyMet Mining Inc. expressly rejects any proposed or additional terms.”
2. Warranties and Inspection
All goods furnished must conform strictly to specifications, drawings, samples or other descriptions furnished; the workmanship and, where the materials to be used are not specified, the materials must be the best of their respective kinds. All goods will be subject to inspection and approval by Buyer. Buyer; if rejected will make final inspection after receipt of the goods, they will be held for disposition at Seller’s risk and expense and any payment on account thereof shall be promptly refunded by Seller. Any inspection or approval at Seller’s works or elsewhere during or after manufacture, whether or not such inspection or approval be provided for by the terms of the Purchase Order, shall be provisional only and shall not constitute final acceptance or be construed as a waiver of the foregoing right of inspection and approval or rejection after receipt of goods by Buyer. If specifications for the manufacture of goods covered by the Purchase Order have been given by Buyer, Seller may be given a reasonable opportunity to correct defects after the receipt of such goods by Buyer but only in case correction can be made within a reasonable time. Seller expressly warrants that the goods furnished pursuant to the Purchase Order are fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, the goods are merchantable, of good quality, and free from defects, whether patent or latent, in material and workmanship. Seller guarantees that such goods or any part thereof found defective within one year after being put into use by Buyer will be replaced without charge. Such replacement is without prejudice to any other remedy of Buyer.
3. Quantity
The quantity of goods delivered by Seller pursuant to this Purchase Order shall not exceed nor be less than the quantity specified, without Buyer’s prior written permission.
4. Routing
All goods must be forwarded by the route and class of service taking the lowest transportation rate (including rail, motor truck, express and parcel post) or in accordance with such special shipping instructions as may be issued by Buyer. Any extra transportation cost resulting from failure to comply with this Section 4 will be charged to Seller’s account. When the applicable carrier’s tariffs do not include insurance, all shipments must be forwarded properly insured. No charges will be allowed for cartage, boxing, crating or other packing unless specifically agreed to in writing by Buyer.
5. Delivery
Time is of the essence. If delivery dates cannot be met, Seller shall notify the Buyer in writing of Seller’s earliest possible delivery time for Buyer’s approval. If the alternative delivery dates do not meet with Buyer’s approval, Buyer shall have the right to cancel the order without further liability, purchase elsewhere, and/or hold the Seller accountable for all damages resulting from the Seller’s delayed delivery dates. Delivery shall not be deemed to be complete until material is actually received and accepted by Buyer.
6. Invoices and Statements
Unless otherwise specified, itemized invoices, in triplicate or such larger number as may be requested, and on Seller’s forms, must be rendered to Buyer at the time each shipment, accompanied by original Bill of Lading or express receipt, otherwise Buyer cannot prevent delays in payment.
Each invoice shall include:(a) Buyer’s Purchase Order number, (b) date and method of shipment (c) terms of shipment i.e., f.o.b. point of shipment, freight allowed; or f.o.b. destination, (d) whether the shipment moved prepaid or collect, (e) car initials and numbers and routing, if shipment was made by railroad, (f) itemized quantities and description and the applicable prices of the goods shipped, (g) discount terms and (h) stock number. Monthly statements of account, if rendered, should be mailed to Buyer.
7. Terms
Invoices shall be payable on the 15th and 30th of the month following shipment, if the price and payment terms of the invoices shall be in accordance with the price and payment terms specified in the Purchase Order and if the goods shall have been received in apparent good condition. Payment of invoices does not constitute acceptance of goods, articles, work or labor covered by this Purchase Order (and payment thereof is without prejudice to any and all claims of the Buyer against the Seller).
Drafts for the purchase made under this Purchase Order will not be honored. C.O.D. delivery without Buyer’s prior written consent will not be accepted and will be at Seller’s risk.
8. Indemnity
Seller will indemnify and save harmless Buyer (which term used in this Section 8 only means PolyMet Mining, Inc. its successors and assigns, and any purchaser from or through it of the materials or work furnished under the Purchase Order) from and against all costs, damages and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, which may arise out of, or result from or be reasonably incurred in contesting any claim by any person, firm or corporation that the manufacture, purchase, use or sale of any said goods infringe or contribute to the infringement of any letters patent. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, at the request of Buyer, Seller will defend at its own expense any suit brought against Buyer to enforce any such claim, it being understood that Buyer will give Seller notice in writing of the starting of any such suit, and will render all reasonable assistance which the Seller may desire in defending such suit, Seller hereby agreeing to reimburse Buyer upon demand for any such expense incurred by it in rendering such assistance.
Seller will also indemnify and save harmless Buyer from and against loss of or damage to patterns, molds, templates or materials delivered to Seller by or for Buyer so long as the same shall be in the Seller’s possession; however such loss or damage may occur.
Seller further will indemnify and save harmless Buyer, its agents and employees from and against any and all liability for loss or damage to property, or injury to or death of any person or persons, arising from or growing out of the work or operations under the Purchase Order, including all expenses, costs and attorney’s fees incurred in connection therewith, however such injury or death may be caused, whether caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of Buyer, its employees or its agents, the condition of the premises, or otherwise. Buyer may withhold from any amounts at any time payable to Seller under the Purchase Order such sum as Buyer may deem necessary to protect itself against possible loss or expense arising hereunder, without limiting its right to other legal action.
9. Workmen’s Compensation Laws, etc.
Seller will comply with all provisions of the Federal and State Workmen’s Compensation laws and other applicable laws relating to or affecting the employment of labor, as may be appropriate to the Purchase Order.
10. Service Provisions
With regard to any services provided by Seller and unless more specifically described in a Separate Service Contract, Seller shall maintain and provide adequate evidence of the following insurance.
a.)Employee’s liability for accident and occupational disease in an amount not less than $1,000,000.
b.)Commercial General Liability for the benefit and protection of Buyer and Seller as respects to services provided to Buyer by Seller, including the liability by the Seller under the order, in an amount not less than $2,000,000 for occurrence.
c.)Automobile Liability Insurance in limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident for bodily injury and property damage. Said policy shall apply to all owned, leased, hired, borrowed and non-owned vehicles used in conjunction with the service.
11. Liens
All goods delivered and labor performed under this Purchase Order shall be free of all liens and, if Buyer requests, a proper release of all liens or satisfactory evidence of freedom from liens will be delivered to Buyer.
12. Assignment
This Purchase Order or moneys payable hereunder shall not be assigned in whole or in part without Buyer’s prior written permission.
13. Change Orders and Modifications
Buyer reserves the right to make changes in specifications, drawings and data incorporated where the goods to be furnished are to be specially manufactured and in methods of shipment or packaging or in the time or place of delivery. If any such change varies the costs of or time required for performance, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price and/or delivery schedule. Change Orders may be made only when signed by Buyer and any claim by Seller that such order will require a price increase or extension of time must be made by Seller in writing within ten days of receipt of the Change Order. All modifications of the Purchase Order must be made in writing and signed by Buyer.
14. Termination or Cancellation
Buyer may terminate this agreement or cancel any purchase order at any time, with or without cause, by providing Seller with 10 days written notice. Buyer will not be liable for costs incurred by Seller after Seller receives the notice of termination or cancellation.
15. Buyer shall not be liable for failure to accept any part of this order, if such failure is the result of any cause beyond the control of Buyer. Among such causes, but not limited thereto, are fires, strikes, differences with employees, casualties, delays in transportation, shortages of cars, inability to obtain necessary materials or machinery or total or partial shut down of Buyer’s plant for any cause.
16. Confidential Nature of Information
All information on or in connection with the Purchase Order or any drawings or specifications pertaining hereto, being the sole property of the Buyer, are to be treated as confidential, and shall not be disclosed in any manner to any other person, firm or corporation without the express written consent of the Buyer.
17. Governing Law
All terms and conditions of the Purchase Order shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota and all questions of performance hereunder shall be determined in accordance with such laws.
18. Ownership of Patterns
When the cost of patterns involved in the manufacture of parts covered by an order and is included in the price, then such patterns automatically become the Buyer’s property.
19. Federal and State Requirements
Seller warrants that the goods furnished pursuant to this Purchase Order comply with the provisions of all applicable Federal and State health and safety laws and regulations. Seller specifically agrees to indemnify and save harmless Buyer and its agents from any and all costs, damages, fines or assessments resulting from failure of goods covered by the Purchase Order to comply with the provisions of the aforesaid laws and regulations.
20. Equal Employment Opportunity
Seller agrees that unless specifically exempted, to the extent applicable, Seller will comply with all equal opportunity requirements, including, but not limited to, Executive Order 11246 (41 CFR 601 and 602), relating to equal employment opportunity and non-segregated facilities; Executive Order 11625 (41 CFR 11.13), relating to the utilization of minority business enterprises; the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (41 CFR60250) and Executive Order 11701 relating to the employment of veterans; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (41 CFR 60741) and Executive Orders 11758 and 12086, relating to the employment of handicapped persons; and all amendments thereto and all regulations, rules and orders issued there under.
21. Responsibility Under MSHA of 1977:
Seller agrees to comply with the training provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (MSHA) with respect to Seller’s employees. Arrangements for the training of employees and the cost of training are the responsibility of Seller. Each employee of Seller shall have in his possession a current MSHA Certificate of Training (MSHA Form 500023) for presentation to Buyer’s representative prior to entering Buyer’s premises. Seller’s employees who have not met the mandatory MSHA training requirements may be prohibited from entering Buyer’s premises.
22. Limitation of Liability
The Buyer, in placing the Purchase Order is acting only for and on behalf of the Buyer, and the obligations of the Buyer hereunder are solely the obligations of the Buyer.
23. Right to Audit
By acceptance of this Contract, the Seller certifies that its policy is to conduct business with a high standard of ethics and to comply with the Buyer’s policies regarding gifts to employees and business ethics.
The Buyer reserves the right to examine, or to employ an agent to examine, the books and records of the Seller relating to its activities under or in respect to this Contract, including, but not limited to, records of Seller’s expenses in procuring or performing this Contract whether or not Seller has allocated such expenses to this Contract. The Buyer will provide adequate notice to the Seller of the intent to audit and the Seller will make available to the auditor(s) the appropriate records and supporting documentation during normal business hours.
