Title:

221031000217: The proposed exploration of the mineral commodities base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals, non-nuclear fuel minerals, nuclear fuels minerals, precious metals and semi-precious stones on Exclusive Prospective License (EPL) 7873 Epupa

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Publication Year:
2023
Abstract:

Title of Activity: Minerals Prospecting Activities Nature of Activity: Exploration for base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals, non-nuclear fuel minerals, nuclear fuels minerals, precious metals and semi-precious stones. Location of Activity: EPL 7873, Kunene Region (see Figure 1) Scale and Scope of Activity: The exploration programme is targeting sediments of the Nosib and Otavi Groups in which the presence of base metals such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb) as well as cobalt (Co), precious metals & semi-precious stones might occur. Copper-silver-cobalt mineralization can be strata bound and might be hosted by the uppermost arkosic sandstone of the Nosib Group with interbedded limestone and dolostone of the Otavi Group. Other targets include areas where rock outcrops of the Epupa Metamorphic Complex are present. This units might host numerous minerals such as nickel, chromium, cobalt, iron and titanium. These grounds render good prospectivity for the above base metals. The provision of the listed activities are as follows: MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES A. 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. B. Other forms of mining or extraction of natural resources whether regulated by law or not. C. Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation, and related activities.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
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