Title:

APP-002339: Application for renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for ongoing exploration / prospecting in the EPL No. 5678 situated in Omaruru District, Erongo Region

Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

The renewed ECC is required by Osino Namibia Minerals Exploration (Pty) Ltd with respect to the ongoing minerals exploration /prospecting activities in the EPL No. 5678. The EPL holder intends to continue with an exploration programme aimed at searching or prospecting for possible economic base and rare metals and precious metals groups within the EPL 5678 area. The exploration activities to be undertaken include the following: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities; (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based activities; (iii) Initial local field-based activities; (iv) Detailed local field-based activities including drilling of exploration boreholes; (v) Prefeasibility and feasibility studies to be implemented on a site specific area if the local field-based studies proves positive. The extent of the field-based support and logistical activities will be dependent on the scale of proposed exploration activities to be undertaken. The proposed exploration activities will be supported by existing tracks and campsites / farmstead as well as existing accommodation in the local area as may be applicable. In the absences of existing tracks, the field team will create such new tracks with the permission of the land owner/s and depending on the scale of exploration. In the absences of existing suitable campsite / farmstead, a temporary camp site will be setup at suitable locations in line with the EMP provisions within the EPL area.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Last date for commenting on this EIA: Saturday, 22 May 2021

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