Register as an Approved Vendor
with Maaden

Maaden vendor registration is the official process to qualify your company as an approved supplier or contractor with Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company), the region's largest mining company. Registration opens access to tenders in gold, phosphate, bauxite, and aluminium mining. Maaden's procurement budget is growing rapidly under Vision 2030's national mining expansion plans, making Maaden vendor registration one of the fastest-growing accreditations in the Kingdom.

Maaden vendor registration begins with reviewing your Commercial Registration activities and preparing the complete file (Commercial Registration, Zakat Certificate, Articles of Incorporation, IBAN, Company Profile), then creating a SAP Ariba account and uploading documents. Maaden's procurement teams review the application over 7 to 21 business days before issuing the vendor code. Maaden vendor registration mirrors Aramco's procedures since both use the SAP Ariba platform, making it a familiar process for companies that have previously registered on the platform. BOCO manages every stage until approval.

The Maaden vendor code is the unique identifier assigned to your company in Maaden's procurement system. It is issued after your Maaden vendor registration application is reviewed and approved via the official platform. Without a Maaden vendor code, your company cannot submit price quotes, issue invoices, or complete any formal contract with Maaden.

Maaden uses the SAP Ariba platform to manage supplier and contractor registration and supply chain operations. Your company creates an account on the platform and uploads all required documents, which are then reviewed by Maaden's procurement team before issuing the vendor code. Prior experience with Ariba from Aramco registration accelerates the Maaden vendor registration process.

Core required documents for Maaden vendor registration include: a valid Commercial Registration covering relevant business activities, Zakat & Tax Certificate, Articles of Incorporation, Company Bank IBAN, Company Profile, and Chamber of Commerce certificate. Maaden may additionally require ISO certificates or special permits for vendors dealing in chemicals, explosives, or heavy mining equipment.

The complete Maaden vendor registration process typically takes 7 to 21 business days, depending on document completeness and the business activity type. Maaden is generally faster than Aramco in processing vendor registrations, allowing companies to enter the Maaden vendor list in less time than some competing accreditations.

A Maaden supplier delivers materials and products (explosives, chemicals, heavy mining equipment), while a Maaden contractor provides services such as drilling, extraction, maintenance, or logistics. The distinction determines your registration category and the type of contracts you can enter into with Maaden.

Yes, Maaden accepts foreign companies, especially those offering specialized mining technologies not available in the local market. Maaden is relatively open to international partners compared to some other Saudi entities, though having a local presence or partnership in the Kingdom is preferred for completing Maaden vendor registration.

Your Commercial Registration must include activities relevant to your intended supply: equipment supply, engineering services, freight and logistics, chemical services, or industrial maintenance. BOCO reviews your Commercial Registration before submitting your Maaden vendor registration and advises on adding any missing activities if needed.

Maaden is generally less complex than Aramco in its overall requirements and does not mandate the Cybersecurity Certificate (CCC) except in very limited tech-specific situations. However, safety and environmental requirements for drilling and explosives vendors may be more stringent. The general registration process mirrors Aramco's since both use the SAP Ariba platform.

Maaden vendor renewal is done by updating documents on the SAP Ariba platform according to Maaden's renewal schedule. Maintaining valid Commercial Registration and Zakat certificates throughout the vendor relationship is essential. BOCO tracks Maaden vendor renewal deadlines to ensure your approved status remains uninterrupted.

Key opportunities for Maaden vendors include: the phosphate project in Al-Ula and Al-Jouf, aluminium and bauxite projects in Jubail Industrial City, and gold extraction projects in the Hejaz region. These projects require vendors in heavy equipment, chemicals, industrial maintenance, and specialized mining logistics services.