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The Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is implementing the Project “Poverty-Oriented Development of Infrastructure in urban areas of Namibia” with financial support from KfW. The project seeks to contribute to more sustainable and inclusive urban development in Namibia by supporting DWN to plan and develop low-cost residential land with titles in 15 towns across Namibia.
Mineral exploration of Dimension stones, Base and Rare Metals, Precious Metals, Precious Stones, industrial Minerals, Non Nuclear Fuels and Nuclear Fuels in EPL 9845.
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4019_ESR_EPL 9924 in Erongo Region.pdf | 1.29 MB |
4019_EMP_EPL 9924 in Erongo Region.pdf | 464.42 KB |
4019_Minutes of Meeting_EPL 9924 in Erongo Region.pdf | 57.33 KB |
4019_Proof of Consultation_EPL 9924 in Erongo Region.pdf | 2.23 MB |
4019_Map_EPL 9924 in Erongo Region.pdf | 156.92 KB |
4019_Screening Notice_EPL 9924 in Erongo Region.pdf | 71.8 KB |
4019_CV_EPL 9924 in Erongo Region.pdf | 595.26 KB |
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4021_ESR_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 1.29 MB |
4021_EMP_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 464.71 KB |
4021_Minutes Focus Group Meeting_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 57.33 KB |
4021_Proof of Consultation_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 2.23 MB |
4021_Map_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 156.92 KB |
4021_NHC Consent_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 77.92 KB |
4021_Screening Notice_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 71.8 KB |
4021_CV_EPL 10131 in Erongo Region.pdf | 595.26 KB |
"PEL 83" is a Joint Venture between the block partners, namely Windhoek PEL 28 B.V. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Galp Energia E&P B.V (i.e. Galp)), the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and Custos Investments. Galp holds an 80% controlling interest in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 83, while NAMCOR and Custos each hold 10%. Galp is currently the operator of PEL 83. Windhoek PEL28 B.V. (i.e.
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2230_SR_EPL 8627 Vistorina n Nama.pdf | 1.38 MB |
2230_EMP_EPL 8627 Vistorina n Nama.pdf | 629.89 KB |
2230_MME Grant_EPL 8627 Vistorina n Nama.pdf | 226.7 KB |
2230_Proof of Consultation_EPL 8627 Vistorina n Nama.pdf | 926.27 KB |
2230_Map_EPL 8627 Vistorina n Nama.pdf | 242.72 KB |
2230_Screening Notice_EPL 8627 Vistorina n Nama.pdf | 182.18 KB |
2230_CV_EPL 8627 Vistorina n Nama.pdf | 139.73 KB |
2230_BID_EPL 8627 Vistorina Nama.pdf | 506.11 KB |
HyIron intends to develop the Oshivela Green Iron Pilot Project, on Section 4 of Farm Bloemenhof 109 . The proposed project entails the production of “green” iron, i.e. without any CO2 emissions, by using renewable energy only and applying HyIron’s proprietary technology. The proposed pilot production phase is planned in the north-western section of Section 4 of Farm Bloemenhof 109 and includes the following: Production of 5 tons raw iron per hour (~ 3 000 hours per year), using hydrogen as a reduction agent during the product beneficiation, in a specialised industrial (airtight) furnace.
SLB proposes to establish and operate a Liquid Mud Plant (LMP) in the Port of Walvis Bay. The proposed LMP will be used to receive, handle, manufacture, mix, store and transfer a liquid drilling compound which is used by offshore oil riggs.
(An Application was submitted to MEFT: DEA and registered on the MEFT portal in July 2020. The MEFT Portal however experienced difficulties and this Application was lost. The EIA process has been completed and therefore a new Application is herewith lodged. The previous Application number was: APP-01678). Lodestone is proposing the construction of a proposed new bulk water supply pipeline from the Oanob dam to the mine. A pipeline route has been decided following gravel roads, which is the shortest route that follows close to existing roads.
Esegiel Xamseb exploration for Base, Rare Metals, Industrial Minerals and Precious Metals in EPL 7854.
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2347_EIA_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 1.09 MB |
2347_EMP_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 665.38 KB |
2347_Consent Letter_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 204.31 KB |
2347_Consent from Farmer_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 100.38 KB |
2347_Proof of Consultation_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 3.4 MB |
2347_Map_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 129.66 KB |
2347_Screening Notice_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 103.6 KB |
2347_BID_EPL 7854 Karibib District.pdf | 686.18 KB |
AMENDMENT APPLICATION: Kelp Blue, intends to cultivate Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) at a commercial scale, off the coast of southern Namibia, near Lüderitz. Prior to them implementing the "commercial scale" cultivation project, Kelp Blue first develop a Pilot Project to provide important information and proof of their concept as well as monitoring of marine ecological aspects associated with the Pilot Project activities.
Renewal of the environmental clearance certificate (ECC-00901) for TeraSun Energy’s proposed PV Power Plant near Arandis in the Erongo Region.
Continuation of: Mining, processing and associated activities at the Langer Heinrich Mine. The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM), situated in the Namib Naukluft National Park (NNNP) approximately 80 km to the east of Swakopmund in the Erongo Region of Namibia. The details relating to the ‘scale and scope’ of the proposed mining, processing and associated activities and facilities were included in the original (approved) EIA reports (stage 3 Expansion and subsequently the Stage 4 Expansion Projects).
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1564_Scoping Report_Langer Heinrich Mine.pdf.pdf | 2.28 MB |
1564_EAR_Langer Heinrich Mine.pdf | 1.59 MB |
1564_EMP_Langer Heinrich Mine.pdf | 2.21 MB |
1564_ECC Old_Langer Heinrich Mine.pdf | 180.11 KB |
1564_Map_Langer Heinrich Mine.pdf | 356.45 KB |
1564_Screening Notice_Langer Heinrich Mine.pdf | 209.74 KB |
Exploration of nuclear fuels in EPL 6959 Usakos District, Erongo Region Namibia.
Renewal of ECC for operations of second (60m) Telecommunication Tower on the Husab Mine, Erongo Region.
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1515_EMP_Telecommunication Tower on the Husab Mine.pdf | 1.74 MB |
1515_ECC Old_Telecommunication Tower on the Husab Mine.pdf | 333.98 KB |
1515_Screening Notice_Telecommunication Tower on the Husab Mine.pdf | 123.81 KB |
Reenwal of ECC for Telecommunication Transmitter Mast at the Husab Mine in the Erongo Region.
Renewal application for: Lodestone's development of an open-pit mine and processing plant at their "Dordabis Iron Ore Mining Project" on ML 182 to produce iron concentrate, including associated infrastructure and activities. The Project area is situated in the Khomas Region, approximately 20 km north-west of Dordabis and 75 km south east of Windhoek on the C23 tar road.
Renewal application for: Cathral Investments Ninety One (Pty) Ltd (i.e. Cathral Investments) proposes to conduct further exploration on EPL 6545 around the Sinclair Mine. Furthermore, Cathral Investments proposes to apply for a Mining Licence (ML) from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) for mining; processing of the ore; and associated activities at the Sinclair Mine. Tulela Processing Solutions (Pty) Ltd (i.e. Tulela), a wholly-owned Namibian Metallurgical and Mining company, holds majority shares in Cathral Investments.
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1501_EMP_Exploration at the Sinclair Mine.pdf | 1.08 MB |
1501_ECC Application_Exploration at the Sinclair Mine.pdf | 508.52 KB |
1501_ECC Old_Exploration at the Sinclair Mine.pdf | 328.56 KB |
1501_Map_Exploration at the Sinclair Mine.pdf | 495.85 KB |
1501_Screening Notice_Exploration at the Sinclair Mine.pdf | 210.31 KB |
Exploration of base , rare earth element and industrial minerals in EPL 8724.
Continuation of: The small-scale extraction of semi-precious stones (pietersite) through open pit mining following the pietersite-bearing zone of the pegmatite. ML 57 is located on Farm Hopewell, number 240 in the Outjo District, in the Kunene Region.
Continuation of: The small-scale extraction of semi-precious stones (tourmaline and quartz crystals) through open pit mining following the tourmaline-bearing zone of the pegmatite. ML 189 is located on Farm Otjua, number 37 in the Karibib District, in the Erongo Region. The ML area lies approximately 40 km south of Karibib, following the district road D1953.
Continuation of the abstraction of seawater, treatment of the water at the desalination plant for bulk supply of potable water, the discharge of brine back into the sea and associated activities. The plant was designed to produce 20 million cubic metres of potable water per year, at (current) full capacity. The desalination plant is located close to Wlotzkasbaken, ~35 km north of Swakopmund, in the Erongo Region of Namibia.
RE-REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION ON MEFT ONLINE SYSTEM FINAL EIA SUBMISSION: BULK WATER SUPPLY PIPELINE FOR THE PROPOSED TUMAS PROJECT IN THE ERONGO REGION OF NAMIBIA Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd (RUN) submitted an application to the Ministry of Mines and Energy to convert, in part, its Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs) 3496 and 3497 to a Mining Licence (ML). RUN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR) who manages and conducts the exploration activities on RUN’s tenements.
RE-REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION ON MEFT ONLINE SYSTEM FINAL EIA SUBMISSION: ABOVE GROUND POWERLINE TO THE PROPOSED TUMAS PROJECT IN THE ERONGO REGION OF NAMIBIA RUN submitted an application to the Ministry of Mines and Energy to convert, in part, its Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs) 3496 and 3497 to a Mining Licence (ML). RUN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR) who manages and conducts the exploration activities on RUN’s tenements. RUN and RMR are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Deep Yellow Ltd.
RE-REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION ON MEFT ONLINE SYSTEM FINAL EIA SUBMISSION: PROPOSED TUMAS PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE ERONGO REGION OF NAMIBIA RUN submitted an application to the Ministry of Mines and Energy to convert, in part, its Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs) 3496 and 3497 to a Mining Licence (ML). RUN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR) who manages and conducts the exploration activities on RUN’s tenements. RUN and RMR are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Deep Yellow Ltd.
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1268_EIA Submission_Tsumas Project_Erongo Region.pdf | 306.77 KB |
1268_EIA_Tsumas Project_Erongo Region.pdf | 7.26 MB |
1268_EMP_Tsumas Project_Erongo Region.pdf | 1.18 MB |
1268_Proof of Consultation_Tsumas Project_Erongo Region.pdf | 4.33 MB |
1268_Map_Tsumas Project_Erongo Region.pdf | 238.15 KB |
1268_NHC Application_Tsumas Project_Erongo Region.pdf | 302.88 KB |
1268_Screening Notice_Tsumas Project_Erongo Region.pdf | 208.92 KB |
EUVI ENERGYTECHNOLOGIES cc , construction of a renewable photovoltaic solar power plant, Okahandja, Otjonzondjupa Region, Namibia.
Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate for Ejuva One (Pty) Ltd, operation of the renewable 5MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant at Gobabis Omaheke.
Renewal of Ejuva 2 (Pty) Ltd, operation of the renewable 5MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant at Gobabis Omaheke.
Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 5625 for the exploration of base and rare metals, precious metals, dimension stone, and industrial minerals.
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1201_EIA_EPL 5625 _Karibib.pdf | 1.83 MB |
1201_EMP_EPL 5625 _Karibib.pdf | 680.38 KB |
1201_Proof of Consultation_EPL 5625 _Karibib.pdf | 1.4 MB |
1201_Map_EPL 5625 _Karibib.pdf | 75.68 KB |
1201_NHC Consent_EPL 5625 _Karibib.pdf | 132.09 KB |
1201_Screening Notice_EPL 5625 _Karibib.pdf | 162.65 KB |
Renewal application: Continuation of mining and associated activities at the Trekkopje Mine. However, the Project was placed under 'Care and Maintenance' in 2013, with Orano postponing the launch of the Trekkopje Mine indefinitely, depending the future recovery of the uranium price.
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1093_EMP_Trekkopje Project on Mining License 151.pdf | 717.22 KB |
1093_ECC Old_Trekkopje Project on Mining License 151.pdf | 235.58 KB |
1093_Map_Trekkopje Project on Mining License 151.pdf | 198.17 KB |
1093_Screening Notice_Trekkopje Project on Mining License 151.pdf | 174.21 KB |
Walvis Bay Cargo Terminal (Pty) Ltd (WBCT) proposes to construct a new warehouse on their site in the Port of Walvis Bay, which is managed by the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport). The proposed warehouse will be used to receive, handle, stockpile and reload copper concentrate for shipment when vessels are available. All planned stockpiling activities will take place inside the proposed warehouse.
An amendment to the existing, approved ECC in the name of Arandis Power (Pty) Ltd to make provision for the changes to PV Power Plant component was requested in May 2022. A transferal was also requested, and the approved (amended) ECC was issued to TeraSun Energy (Pty) Ltd (for the operation of the PV Power Plant) in August 2022. This ECC is valid until 2023-09-08 and a request to renew the ECC will be actioned in due course.
Establishment of a full fledge truckport on Portions 17 and 21 of Farm Emmarentia No, 380, Khomas Region.
Renewal application for: Windhoek PEL28 B.V. is proposing to drill one or possibly two exploration wells in PEL83. Windhoek PEL28 is a Joint Venture between the block partners, namely GALP Energia S.A. ("GALP"), the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and Custos. GALP holds an 80% controlling interest in PEL 83, while NAMCOR and Custos each hold 10%. GALP is currently the operator of PEL 83. The proposed exploration wells would be drilled in PEL 83, which is located in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia.
To provide temporarily storage and handling of Hazardous chemicals in transit to the client onshore prior to delivery to the offshore services, where drilling chemicals will be required.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for the proposed small scale surface exploration for marble in EPL 5625 Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Seagull Fish Processors would formally like to request for a renewal of our Environmental Clearance Certificate from the Office of the Environmental Commissioner.
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10307_EMP_Seagulls Fish Factory_Walvis Bay.pdf | 767.9 KB |
10307_ECC Application_Seagulls Fish Factory_Walvis Bay.pdf | 552.81 KB |
10307_ECC Notification_Seagulls Fish Factory_Walvis Bay.pdf | 1.9 MB |
10307_ECC Old_Seagulls Fish Factory_Walvis Bay.pdf | 569.29 KB |
Construction of a 132 kV interconnection overhead powerline from the PV power plant of TeraSun Energy to the Lithops Substation of NamPower near Arandis.
To design, build, operate the irrigation farm at Liselo in Zambezi Region.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed small scale surface mining for marble in Sidney Sptephen Cloete Mining Claims 68364 and 68365 Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Sidney Stephen Cloete is proposing to carry out small scale dimension stone quarry mining claim (70752) in Erongo Region located in the Karibib District.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for the proposed small scale surface mining for marble in Mining Licence 222 Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Proposed storage plant of liquid petroleum gas terminal at Portion Remainder farm 39, Walvis Bay- District, Erongo Region, Namibia.
To establish within 3 years a 2.5 ha export-based Snail meat (Helix Aspersa Muller species) farm in Namibia with a yearly capacity of 650 tons for the European markets, based on cutting edge exclusive “know how” technology and secured off taker This unique investment opportunity is based on a strategic partnership that we secured with a top international producer based in the EU, who is an active player in the trade of snails and will also act as an offer taker in the project.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for the proposed small scale surface mining for marble in Mining Licence 231 Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Environmental Management Plan for the proposed small scale surface mining for marble in Fanuel Kharuxab mining claims 68366,68367,68368,68369,68370,68371 - Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Renewal Application: (The current ECC expires on 6 December 2021) Operations of the Walvis Bay Salt Works (WBSW) within Walvis Bay Salt Holdings (Pty) Ltd’s (WBSH) mining licence (ML 37). The WBSW was established in 1964 and is one of the largest solar evaporation facilities in Africa, processing seawater to produce approximately 1 million tons (mt) of high-quality crude salt (NaCl) per annum. Salt is transported by truck from the plant to the Walvis Bay harbour for export.