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For the renewal of clearance certificate (ECC) for continuous operation of the Pangolin Voyager houseboat activities at Kasika Communal Area of Zambezi Region.
Closure of existing waste dumpsite and development and operation of new waste dumpsite for Helao Nafidi Town Council, Ohangwena Region, Namibia.
Renewal of the ECC is for the proposed construction and operational activities on Erf 1239 in the fishing harbour of Walvis Bay.
Establishment and mining of dimension stones on Mining Claim 72121, Karibib District, Erongo Region.
Land use and development activities 5.1 The rezoning of land from: (d) use for nature conservation or zoned open (perceived as a public space) space to any other land use.
Namibia has a rich history of mining that spans well over 400 years. The country is home to a diversity of minerals including diamonds, uranium, special high grade zinc, gold, blister copper, lead and zinc concentrate to mention a few. This endowment makes mining the largest contributor to the country’s economy in terms of revenue. Namibia has also made great strides to position itself as a regional logistic hub in the Southern African region.
Title of Activity: Mineral Mining Nature of Activity: Mining for industrial minerals (Salt) Location of Activity: ML 210 at Cape Cross Scale and Scope of Activity: Crystallization of salt and mining of rock salt and coarse salt within the boundaries of the Licence.
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3854_EMP_ML 210_Cape Cross District.pdf | 2.73 MB |
3854_ECC Old_ML 210_Cape Cross District.pdf | 1.39 MB |
3854_Map_ML 210_Cape Cross District.pdf | 294.73 KB |
3854_Screening Notice_ML 210_Cape Cross District.pdf | 55.62 KB |
The proposed project is located within mining licence ML 170 and is referred to as the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project (referred to as "the Project" herein). Namibian Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd (hereafter referred to as "The Proponent"), is the official applicant for the proposed project and environmental clearance application. The environmental clearance certificate is for the proposed mining or dredging operations for the recovery of marine phosphate sediments within ML 170 located offshore on the Namibian continental shelf. The mining licence is for industrial minerals.
10.1 The construction of (g) masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication, broadcasting, and radio transmission.
Logan Exploration and Investment CC (The Proponent) has applied to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) to be granted the Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 7381. The EPL aims at the potential prospecting and exploration of Nuclear Fuel Minerals.
We are applying for the ECC to establish a maize milling plant to process maize into meal-meal.
PowerCom (Pty) Ltd (PowerCom hereafter) proposes to erect a telecommunication tower on Erf 2423 Rundu Extension 3 in Rundu which aim to strengthen the coverage for mobile services, inclusive of voice and data services within the subject area. The environmental clearance certificate is for: 10.1 The construction of (g) masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication, broadcasting, and radio transmission.
PowerCom (Pty) Ltd (PowerCom hereafter) proposes to erect a telecommunication tower at the the Osona Village which aims to strengthen the coverage for mobile services, inclusive of voice and data services within the subject area. The environmental clearance certificate is for: 10.1 The construction of (g) masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication, broadcasting, and radio transmission.
PowerCom (Pty) Ltd (PowerCom hereafter) proposes to erect a telecommunication tower in proximity to the Osona Military School which aims to strengthen the coverage for mobile services, inclusive of voice and data services within the subject area. The environmental clearance certificate is for: 10.1 The construction of (g) masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication, broadcasting, and radio transmission.
Resource 500 Namibia (Pty) Ltd (The Proponent), has applied to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) to be granted the Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 7167. The EPL is prospective to Base and Rare Metals, Radioactive Minerals and Industrial Minerals. Exploration and all the mining related activities are among listed activities that may not be undertaken without an ECC.
There are new proposed stakeholders that wants to join the irrigation scheme and have farms in proximity to the current project on farm Uris. The area under irrigation will remain the same as approved under the current ECC but will be divided into four equal 125 ha portions on 4 separate individually owned farms. This amendment includes three of the four farms, of which two portions fall on farm Uris 481 and one portion lies to the south of farm Uris on farm Bobos 544. This suggests that the amendment will only include a 375 ha area irrigation scheme.
Proposed prospecting activities for base and rare metals, and precious metals on EPL 7413 in the Kunene Region.
The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for EPL 5533 is required for the following ongoing and proposed minerals exploration / prospecting activities: 1. Initial desktop exploration activities (review of existing information and all previous activities in order identify any potential target/s); 2. Regional reconnaissance field-based activities such mapping and sampling to identify areas with potential targets based on the recommendations of the desktop work; 3.
Exploration and prospecting for precious and base and rare metals on EPL2616.
The proponent intends to establish and mine of base and rare metals targeting copper ore on mining claim 72444 for commercial purposes at Otjikondavirongo Village, Opuwo Rural District, Kunene Region.
The proposed project involves conducting an EIA for the installation and operation of five camouflage telecommunication (lattice) towers within the municipal land of Swakopmund for the purpose of providing internet connectivity in Swakopmund. The lifespan of the camouflage telecommunication towers is estimated to be 20 to 30 years, thereafter it will be decommissioned or upgraded.
The 220kV Kokerboom - Hardap 1 and 2 were constructed in 1981 prior to the commencement of the Environmental Management Act and its regulation, as a result there was no environmental impact assessment study conducted for the project prior to its development. It is therefore against this background that NamPower intends to apply for the operational Environmental Clearance Certificate in order to comply to the Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The 220kV Harib - Kokerboom and Harib Substation were constructed prior to the commencement of the Environmental Management Act and its regulation, as a result there was no environmental impact assessment study conducted for the project prior to its development. It is therefore against this background that NamPower intends to apply for the operational Environmental Clearance Certificate in order to comply to the Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The 400kV Kokerboom - Obib and associated infrastructures were constructed prior to the commencement of the Environmental Management Act and its regulation, as a result there was no environmental impact assessment study conducted for the project prior to its development. It is therefore against this background that NamPower intends to apply for the operational Environmental Clearance Certificate in order to comply to the Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The 66kV Kokerboom - Keetmashoop line including the Keetmanshoop substation were constructed prior to the commencement of the Environmental Management Act and its regulation, as a result there was no environmental impact assessment study conducted for the project prior to its development. It is therefore against this background that NamPower intends to apply for the operational Environmental Clearance Certificate in order to comply to the Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Africa Big Rhino Mining (Pty) Ltd (The Proponent) intends to conduct mineral prospecting and exploration activities on their seven Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPLs) 7989, 7990, 7991, 7992, 7993 and 7995, located near Aus in the ||Karas Region. The Proponent intends to conduct prospecting and exploration activities leading to the estimation and delineation of the target resources.
Renewal of current Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECC) renewal of existing EPL's and ML's extension to Valencia Uranium - Namib Plaas.
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3845_NEHC Letter_Valencia Uranium_Namib Plaas.pdf | 213.9 KB |
3845_ECC Old_Valencia Uranium_Namib Plaas.pdf | 265.44 KB |
3845_Map_Valencia Uranium_Namib Plaas.pdf | 164.99 KB |
3845_Screening Notice_Valencia Uranium_Namib Plaas.pdf | 734.03 KB |
Above ground diesel storage installation for consumer purpose.
Renewal of ECC.
Ongava Mining and Prospecting CC (The Proponent), has applied to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) to be granted the Exclusive Prospecting License (EPLs) No. 7996 on 12 December 2019. However, the approval and granting of the EPL is subject to an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC), thus the "pending ECC" status of the EPL. The area of EPL is 7185.5901 ha in size and it is located near Arandis in Erongo Region.
Prospecting of base and rare metals, dimension stones, industrial minerals, non-nuclear fuel minerals, precious metals on Exclusive Prospecting LicenSe (EPL) 7719.
The proposed industrial minerals (Gypsum) mining activities on Mining Claims 72982, 72983, 72984, 72985, 72986, 72987, 72988, 72989, 72990 and 72991, Erongo Region The provision of the listed activities are as follows: MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES 3.1 The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, right, or other forms of authorization, and the renewal of a license, right, or any other form of authorization in terms of Minerals (Prospecting and Mining Act), 1992.
Proposed Industrial minerals (Gypsum) mining activities on Mining Claims 72972, 72973, 72974, 72975, 72976, 72977, 72978, 72979, 72980 and 72981, Erongo Region The provision of the listed activities are as follows: MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES 3.1 The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, right, or other forms of authorization, and the renewal of a license, right, or any other form of authorization in terms of Minerals (Prospecting and Mining Act), 1992.
The proposed Industrial minerals exploration on EPL 8776 , Erongo Region The provision of the listed activities are as follows: Mining and quarrying activities 3.1 The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, right, or other forms of authorization, and the renewal of a license, right, or any other form of authorization in terms of Minerals (Prospecting and Mining Act), 1992. 3.2 Other forms of mining or extraction of natural resources whether regulated by law or not. 3.3 Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation, and related activities.
EPL 8532 is a mineral exploration licence provisionally awarded by the Ministry of Mines and Energy to Windust Investment (Pty) Ltd. This project seeks to undertake mineral exploration activities aimed at assessing the mineral resources potential within the EPL area. Projects of this nature as per the Government Gazette No 29 of 6 February 2012, requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC). Therefore, in compliance with Environmental Management Act (EMA) of 2007 and its 2012 IEA gazetted regulations, Windust Investment (Pty) Ltd appointed Minera-Xplore Consultancy CC (N.
To design, build, operate the irrigation farm at Liselo in Zambezi Region.
Township establishment.
The Environmental Clearance Certificate renewal is for: Activity 10.1 - Infrastructure (j) - Masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication broadcasting and radio transmission. 2. Details of the activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1 Title of the Activity Operation of a Broadcasting Base Station at Erf Re/2462, Katutura, Windhoek.
The Environmental Clearance Certificate renewal is for: Activity 10.1 - Infrastructure (j) - Masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication broadcasting and radio transmission. 2. Details of the activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1 Title of the Activity Operation of a Broadcasting Base Station at Erf 1166, Ext. 3, Rundu, Kavango East Region.
The Proponent intends to conduct prospecting and exploration activities on EPL 7587, leading to the estimation and delineation of the target resources.
Storage and handling facilities of bulk emulsion on Farm 38.
Renewal of ECC - proposed Diaz Wind Park, please consult with Mrs Saima Angula.
Bonya Exploration (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Shali Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd, hereinafter referred to as the proponent, holds mineral rights under Exclusive Prospective Licence (EPL) 6691, located about 80 km southwest of Aus in //Kharas region. Exploration activities on the study area have taken place since 2016 (although it was held under different EPLs). Exploration activities undertaken to date include geological mapping, rock chip sampling, channel sampling, float bulk sampling, Niton hand-held XRF mapping, and ground magnetic, gravity, and resistivity surveys.
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3481_EAR_EPL 6691_Luederitz District.pdf | 3.81 MB |
3481_EMP_EPL 6691_Luederitz District.pdf | 524.13 KB |
3481_MEFT Letter_EPL 6691_Luederitz District.pdf | 31.01 KB |
3481_Proof of Consultation_EPL 6691_Luederitz District.pdf | 3.09 MB |
3481_Map_EPL 6691_Luederitz District.pdf | 842.03 KB |
ECC for construction and operations of a warehouse for marble stones in Walvis Bay Erongo Region.
Proposed exploration activities on Mining Claims 71556, 71557 and 71558 in respect to base and rare metals, non-nuclear fuel, nuclear fuel, precious/semi- precious stone and precious metals near Cape Cross, Erongo Region.
100MW Wind Power Park 100MW Solar Power Park Transmission Line with newly built substation.
The Proponent intends to conduct offshore mineral exploration activities within the EPL leading to the estimation and delineation of the target resource. As a request for approval for mineral exploration activity on EPL 6929, The Proponent is required to submit an Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) and draft Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and MME. On approval, The Proponent would be issued with an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from the MEFT.
ECC is for Environmental Scoping Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for Irrigation Activities on Farm Lawriesdale 1 No. 388, Omaheke Region.
The Consumer Fuel Facility has been in operation for approximately 5 years. ECC application is for the proposed continued operations of the existing fuel installation. This is done in order to comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007), and its regulations of 2012.
The proposed construction and operation of a 30 metre high freestanding lattice tower at Orwetoveni Extension 2 in Otjiwarongo Town, Otjozondjupa Region.