The Goboboseb mining hotspots consists of mining claims which are owned and operated by different individuals and/or as groups. Mining activities mainly include artisanal and semi-mechanized methods which are used in extracting a wide range of gemstones. Although mining activities have been taking place for many years at this area, there has not been any Environmental Impact Assessment study done. Thus, ECCs for SSMs have in the past been issued upon completion of Environmental questionnaire and signing a pro-forma Environmental Contract. In terms of the Environment Management Act (Act No 7 of 2007), all mining and quarrying activities cannot be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate. To facilitate the development of EMPs, and subsequent issuance of ECCs by the Environmental Commissioner, MME is assisting Small-scale Miners (SSMs) at the Goboboseb mining hotspot to comply with the statutory requirements.