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Mining is an intensive type of land use with potential for environmental impact over a limited area. When closure occurs, it should address both environmental and safety aspects. Mine reclamation is an ongoing program designed to restore to an acceptable state the physical, chemical and biological quality or potential of air, land and water regimes disturbed by mining. The objective of mine reclamation is to prevent or minimize adverse long-term environmental impacts, and create a self-sustaining ecosystem as near as practicable to what existed before the mining activity. (Source: NRCAN)

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Swakop Vision 2012. Mind the plants - Mining footprint treads lightly around flora. Swakop Vision - News for the friends and people of Swakop Uranium. 11

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Mining footprint treads lightly around flora.pdf	2.31 MB

Kolberg H 2011. Restoration of mined areas in Namibia's Sperrgebiet. Samara 20 4-5

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Restoration of mining sites_Sperrgebiet.pdf	725 KB

Burke A 2014. Natural recovery of dwarf shrubs following topsoil and vegetation clearing on gravel and sand plains in the southern Namib Desert. Journal of Arid Environments 100-101 18-22

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140196313001614

Burke A 2007. Recovery in Naturally Dynamic Environments: A Case Study from the Sperrgebiet, Southern African Arid Succulent Karoo. Environmental Management 40 (4) 635-648

Website link:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00267-006-0091-3

Lubke RA 2013. Restoration of Dune Ecosystems Following Mining in Madagascar and Namibia: Contrasting Restoration Approaches Adopted in Regions of High and Low Human Population Density. Restoration of Coastal Dunes 199-215

Website link:http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-33445-0_13

Wassenaar TD, Henschel JR, Pfaffenthaler MM, Mutotaa EN, Seely MK, Pallett J 2013. Ensuring the future of the Namib's biodiversity: Ecological restoration as a key management response to a mining boom. Journal of Arid Environments 93 126-135

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Ensuring the future of the Namibs biodiversity.pdf	533.57 KB

Burke A 2008. The effect of topsoil treatment on the recovery of rocky plain and outcrop plant communities in Namibia. Journal of Arid Environments 72 (8) 1531 - 1536

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140196308000591

2010. Sendelingsdrift Mine Restoration Plan, Adaptive Management System Framework, September 2010.

Website link:https://www.csir.co.za/

Hasheela I, Schneider GIC, Ellmies R, Haidula A, Leonard R, Ndalulilwa K, Shigwana O, Walmsley B 2014. Risk assessment methodology for shut-down and abandoned mine sites in Namibia. Journal of Geochemical Exploration 144 (C) 572-580

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0375674214001757

Newton RJ, Boyce DE, Burke A, Kolberg H 2009. Determination of Salsola nollothensis seed germination requirements for habitat restoration of Namibian sandy beaches.

Website link:http://www.kew.org/science-conservation/research-data/science-directory/projects/salsola-nollothensis-habitat

Burke A, Newton R, Boyce D, Kolberg H, Brunner I 2011. Reestablishing a Keystone Species in an Arid Coastal Environment: Saltbush (Salsola nollothensis) in Namibia. Ecological Restoration 29 (1-2) 25-34

Website link:http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/ecological_restoration/summary/v029/29.1.burke.html

Kinahan J 2012. Archaeological guidelines for exploration and mining in the Namib Desert.

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Archaeological guidelines for exploration and mining in the Namib Desert.pdf	1.27 MB

Brown CJ 1990. Potential impacts of prospecting and mining in desert environments. Environmental implications of prospecting and mining in the Namib 12-13

2011. Mining and the environment in Africa: Proceedings of the inaugural workshop, IGCP/SIDA No. 594. Mining and the environment in Africa: Proceedings of the inaugural workshop, IGCP/SIDA No. 594, October 17th-18th, 2011

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Mining and the environment in Africa_2011.pdf	8.78 MB

Ndalulilwa K, Haidula A, Leonard R, Ellmies R, Mwananawa N, Amaambo W, Schneider G 2011. Risk assessment of abandoned mine sites in Namibia. Mining and the environment in Africa: Proceedings of the inaugural workshop, IGCP/SIDA No. 594, October 17th-18th, 2011 52-53

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Risk assessment of abandoned mine sites in Namibia.pdf	182.15 KB

Mapani BS, Uugulu S, Hahn RL, Ellmies R, Mwananawa N, Amaambo W, Schneider G 2011. Results of urine and blood from residents around the Copper Smelter Complex, Tsumeb, Namibia: An example of anthropogenic contamination. Mining and the environment in Africa: Proceedings of the inaugural workshop, IGCP/SIDA No. 594, October 17th-18th, 2011 48-50

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Results of urine and blood from residents around the Copper Smelter Complex_Tsumeb.pdf	1.08 MB

Leonard RN, Hauptfleisch M, Ellmies R 2011. An Artisanal Mining Environmental Code of Practice for Namibia. Mining and the environment in Africa: Proceedings of the inaugural workshop, IGCP/SIDA No. 594, October 17th-18th, 2011 40-42

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An Artisanal Mining Environmental Code of Practice for Namibia_2011.pdf	171.94 KB

Kamona F, Mapani B, Kribek B, Majer V, Pasava J, Pecina J, Sibanda F, Amkongo A, Ellmies R, Macoun J, Keder J 2011. Environmental-geochemical survey results in the Rosh Pinah Region, Namibia. Mining and the environment in Africa: Proceedings of the inaugural workshop, IGCP/SIDA No. 594, October 17th-18th, 2011 23

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Environmental_geochemical survey results in the Rosh Pinah Region_2011.pdf	81.13 KB

Ellmies R, Hikumuah M, Ndalulilwa K, Schneider G 2011. The strategic environmental management plan for the central Namib uranium province. Mining and the environment in Africa: Proceedings of the inaugural workshop, IGCP/SIDA No. 594, October 17th-18th, 2011 18-21

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The strategic environmental management plan for the central Namib uranium province.pdf	3.88 MB

Lambert J 2016. A Life Cycle Assessment of a Uranium Mine in Namibia.

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A Life Cycle Assessment of a Uranium Mine in Namibia_2016.pdf	5.46 MB

Mhopjeni K-K 1996. Mining and the environment. Namibia Environment 1 197-200

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Mining and the environment_1996.pdf	6.17 MB

Pauw MJ, Esler KJ, le Maitre DC 2018. Assessing the success of experimental rehabilitation on a coastal mineral sands mine in Namaqualand, South Africa. African Journal of Range and Forage Science (35) 363-373

Website link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2989/10220119.2018.1526823

Steed A, Swart R, Pauw MJ, Roets F 2018. Response of arthropod communities to plant-community rehabilitation efforts after strip mining on the semi-arid west coast of South Africa. African Journal of Range and Forage Science (35) 375-385

Website link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2989/10220119.2018.1518486

Strohbach B, Hauptfleisch M, Green-Chituti A, Diener S 2018. Determining rehabilitation effectiveness at the Otjikoto Gold Mine, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, using high-resolution NIR aerial imagery. Namibian Journal of Environment (2) 134-146

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Determining rehabilitation effectiveness at the Otjikoto Gold Mine.pdf	3.63 MB

Nauyoma LT, Wassenaar TD, Mfune JKE, van der Waal C, Kwembeya EG 2018. Field surveys and revegetation experiments show that simulation of topographical habitat features could improve the chances of successful restoration for the threatened succulent Juttadinteria albata: Topography improves chances of restoration success. Restoration Ecology

Website link:https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.12917

Allen EB 1989. The restoration of disturbed arid landscapes with special reference to mycorrhizal fungi. Journal of Arid Environments (17)

Website link:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279616875_The_restoration_of_disturbed_arid_landscapes_with_special_reference_to_mycorrhizal_fungi

Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC) 2019. Best Practice Guide - Environmental Principles for Mining in Namibia.

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Best Practice Guide in Mining Part 1_Overview_2019.pdf	18.93 MB
Best Practice Guide in Mining Part 2_Exploration_2019.pdf	21.48 MB
Best Practice Guide in Mining Part 3_Projects and Construction_2019.pdf	13.49 MB
Best Practice Guide in Mining Part 4_Mining and Processing Operations_2019.pdf	36.42 MB
Best Practice Guide in Mining Part 5_Care and Maintenance_Closure and Completion_2019.pdf	20.72 MB

Milton SJ, Dean WRJ 2015. Repairing compound damage in arid ecosystems - challenges and controversies. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 70 (2) 127–133

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Repairing compound damage in arid ecosystems_challenges and controversies.pdf	817.46 KB

Hahn L, Solesbury F, Mwiya S 2004. Report: Assessment of potential environmental impacts and rehabilitation of abandoned mine sites in Namibia. Communications of the Geological Survey of Namibia 13 85-91

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Assessment of potential environmental impacts and rehabilitation of abandoned mine sites in Namibia.pdf	717.01 KB

Haimbili EN, Shiponeni N, Carrick PJ 2016. Testing the suitability of mined soils for native species establishment at Navachab Gold Mine, Namibia. Academic Journal of Science 06 (01) 319–344

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Testing the suitability of mined soils for native species establishment at Navachab Gold Mine.pdf	1.21 MB

Desmet PG 1996. The vegetation and restoration potential of the arid coastal belt between Port Nolloth and Alexander Bay, Namaqualand, South Africa.

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The vegetation and restoration potential of the arid coastal belt_Desmet G Thesis.pdf	6.68 MB

Burke A, Müller S 2020. Soil indicators for restoration monitoring in arid regions - a case study from the central Namib Desert. Namibian Journal of Environment 4 (A) 50-61

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Soil indicators for restoration monitoring in arid regions_a case study from the central Namib Desert.pdf	3.72 MB

Burke A 2004. Tracks in the desert are a big problem. Conservation 2004/5 24

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Conservation2004-tracks.pdf	694.4 KB

Burke A 2004. Taking track rehabilitation one step further. African Wildlife 58 (2) 18-19

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AfricanWildlife2004-rehab.pdf	1.6 MB

Burke A 2000. Restoration ecology in Namibia - why being proactive will pay off in the long term. Flamingo 35-39

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flamingo-Mar2000-restoration.pdf	1.94 MB

Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia 1992. Government Notices, No. 199: Promulgation of Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act, 1992 (Act 33 1 of 1992), of the National Assembly. 1-195

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ACT_1992_12_33 Minerals Prospecting and Mining Act.pdf	415.86 KB

Omavi Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Consultants 2023. 230117000832: Renewal and ownership transfer of Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continuation of operations of the existing Marmorwerke Karibib Stone Processing Factory and reclamation/ rehabilitation of an abandoned borrow pit within the Karibib Townlands.

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832_EMP_Marmorwerke Karibib Stone Processing Factory and reclamation_rehabilitation_abandoned borrow pit_Karibib Townlands.pdf	9.02 MB
832_Comment_Marmorwerke Karibib Stone Processing Factory and reclamation_rehabilitation_abandoned borrow pit_Karibib Townlands.PDF	173.2 KB
832_ECC Transfer_Marmorwerke Karibib Stone Processing Factory and reclamation_rehabilitation_abandoned borrow pit_Karibib Townlands.PDF	465.73 KB
832_Map_Marmorwerke Karibib Stone Processing Factory and reclamation_rehabilitation_abandoned borrow pit_Karibib Townlands.pdf	629.96 KB
832_Screening Notice_Marmorwerke Karibib Stone Processing Factory and reclamation_rehabilitation_abandoned borrow pit_Karibib Townlands.pdf	77.62 KB

Metago Environmental Engineers 2009. Phase II Invertebrate Study of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Licence Area (ML 140).

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Invertebrate Study of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Licence Area_2009.pdf	2.14 MB

Burke A 2003. Practical measures in arid land restoration after mining - a review for the southern Namib. South African Journal of Science 99 413 - 417

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Practical measures in arid land restoration after mining_a review for the southern Namib.pdf	202.02 KB

2010. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of Orange River Life of Mines Extension Project, Sendelingsdrif. Project description. Draft Scoping Report, December 2010.

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Namdeb_ORM_LOM_Updated_Project_Description_December 2010.pdf	1.3 MB

2010. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of Orange River Life of Mines Extension Project, Sendelingsdrif. Appendix F, Correspondence to I&APs. Draft Scoping Report, July 2010.

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Namdeb_DSR_Appendix_F.pdf	1.11 MB

2010. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of Orange River Life of Mines Extension Project, Sendelingsdrif. Appendix D, Background Information Document. Draft Scoping Report, July 2010.

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Namdeb_DSR_Appendix_D.pdf	935.12 KB

2011. Sendelingsdrift Mine, Orange River Mines, Mining activities and proposed new input slimes disposal. Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Sendelingsdrift Hydrogeology Study Preliminary Report - April 2011.

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Namdeb ORM LOM - Hydrogeological Study EMP.pdf	228.04 KB

2010. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of Orange River Life of Mines Extension Project, Sendelingsdrif. Appendix I, Issues Trail from the Scoping Process. Final Scoping Report, July 2010 page I. I

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Namdeb_ORM_LOM - FSR_Appendix_I.pdf	176.22 KB

2011. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of Orange River Life of Mines Extension Project, Sendelingsdrif. Appendix G, Minutes of meetings during the Scoping Process. Final Scoping Report, March 2011.

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Namdeb_ORM_LOM - FSR_Appendix_G.pdf	261.64 KB

2010. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of Orange River Life of Mines Extension Project, Sendelingsdrif. Appendix B, Previous environmental studies. Draft Scoping Report, July 2010.

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Namdeb_DSR_Appendix_B.pdf	416.92 KB

Mannheimer C 2010. Vegetation Studies for Proposed Sendelingsdrif Mine and Associated Infrastructure.

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Namdeb ORM LOM - Vegetation Assessment.pdf	4.06 MB

Turton A 2007. Focus on CSIR research in pollution waste: CSIR groundwater research into mine closure strategies. Water Research 2007 2

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Focus on CSIR research in pollution waste.pdf	1.64 MB

Website link:http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1111

Burke A 2018. Factors influencing colonisation processes in two contrasting mine sites in the Namib Desert. Journal of Arid Environments 148 78-81

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Factors influencing colonisation processes in two contrasting mine sites in the Namib Desert_2018.pdf	233.43 KB

B2Gold Namibia 2016. Otjikoto Gold Mine: Hazardous waste management plan - June 2016.

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Otjikoto Gold Mine_Hazardous waste management plan_2016.pdf	1.3 MB