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The proposed wind-surfing and kite-surfing water sport activities will take place in the Lüderitz lagoon 2. The proponent intends to enhance water surfing activities as follows: (a) Using an alternative method of optimizing speed by installing temporary floating water-based wave breakers, (b) Adding kite-surfing and (c) Increase the number of water surfing events from one event per year to 2 events per year. The operator who is currently approved by MEFT only operates wind-surfing in the Lüderitz lagoon 2 by digging and excavating a channel for speed optimization.
The Proponent ascribes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The Proponent would like to meet demand for housing in Katima Mulilo Town but with minimal negative environmental and social impacts. The proponent understands Township Establishment of the proposed Katima Mulilo Extensions 55 and 56 on Erf 2818 Katima Mulilo Extension 10, creation of street and installation of services will have negative environmental and social impacts. For this reason, the Proponent commits to renew the current ECC before undertaking the proposed construction of houses.
Walvis Diving and Salavage cc would like to undertake underwater hull cleaning. The existing ECC (No. 01884) is expiring on 17 January 2025, and the proponent would like to renew the ECC in order to be able to provide underwater hull cleaning services within the Walvis Bay port, Walvis Bay, Namibia.
The ECC (Environmental Clearance Certificate) issued on 12 April 2019 to the Proponent (Tsiseb Communal Conservancy) to undertake the proposed project expired on 12 April 2021. Due to various constraints and challenges including the COVID-19, the Proponent was unable to undertake the proposed activity within the permissible 3 years period. The income generated from the existing lodge (Brandberg White Lady Lodge) was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The proponent would like to construct and operate a 10 bed rooms lodge as well as other tourism facilities on the south side of the Ugab River (Erongo region). Furthermore, the proponent intends to construct on the north side of the Ugab River (Kunene region), staff accommodation facilities. This means the proposed site cuts across two regions, namely Kunene and Erongo regions. Furthermore, the proposed site falls within 2 Conservancies; namely, Sorris Sorris and Tsiseb. This is a listed activity and may not be undertake without an ECC; hence this application.
The proponent intends to renew the previously issued Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00882) (31 August 2020 to 31 August 2023) for the existing borrow pits used by Five Season Electrical Appliances CC to continue sourcing sand for construction material and cement brick making activities in the Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Region area in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertaka the renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00951) for the establishment and operation of a 5 MW Photovoltaic solar power plant with a 33Kv Powerline next to the NamPower Otjongava Substation at Oukongo-Okomize Village, Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region. The proponent intends to undertake this project in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The ECC for this project was approved in April 2017. However, the ECC has expired because the proponent was unable to operate due to several constrains including funding. The proponent has secured funding and is ready to develop. However, the proponent understands the need to first consider the environment before undertaking development. For this reason, the proponent would like to renew the ECC and start operation of the campsite.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for Base and Rare metals; Industrial minerals and semi-precious stones on mining claim 71718 at Uis in the Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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| 1669_FESREMP_Mining Claim 71718 at Uis.pdf | 8.72 MB |
| 1669_Proforma EC_Mining Claim 71718 at Uis.pdf | 1.93 MB |
ECC is needed for the construction and operation fuel retail facility in Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia.
The proponent intends to undertake the mining of dimension stones, on Mining Claim 69151 at Oroutumba Village, Swaartbooisdrift, Opuwo District, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertake the exploration activities and mining activities for Base and Rare Metals, Dimension stone, Industrial Minerals, Non-nuclear Fuel Minerals and Precious metals, within the EPL 8474 covering a total area of 19 790.9456 Hectares in the Kunene Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner also taking socio-economic issues into consideration for their operations.
The proponent intends to the renew the previously issued Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continuation of mining activities for industrial minerals (aggregate) on mining claims; 71427, 71428, 71429 and 71430 situated at Ovikokola Village, Ruacana Constituency, Omusati Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner, taking into account the socio-economic impacts of the mining operations.
ECC needed for construction and operation of Aquaponic Greenhouse Farming with complete Solar Plant.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for Base and Rare metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals, Non-nuclear Fuel Minerals, Precious metals, and precious stones on mining claims; 73709, 73710 and 73712 at Pekungurua Village, Opuwo Rural Constituency, Kunene Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to continue with the mining activities for dimension stones on mining claim 71544 situated at Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to renew the previously issued Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00398) for the continuous mining operation of base and rare metals on Mining Claims: 70911, 70912, 70913, 70914, 70915, 70916, 70917, 70918, 70919 and 70920 at Ombuku Village, Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for dimension stone on mining claim 72121 in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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| 898_SR_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 3.33 MB |
| 898_EMP_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 1.79 MB |
| 898_Consent Letter_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 33.1 KB |
| 898_Proof of Consultation_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 530.91 KB |
| 898_Map_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 282.5 KB |
| 898_NHC Consent_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 114.33 KB |
| 898_Screening Notice_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 76.51 KB |
The proponent intends to undertake the construction and operation of an agricultural training facility at Oshifukwa Village, Omuthiya Constituency, Oshikoto Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponents intends to establish and mine base and rare metals and industrial minerals targeting raw lithium ore on 7 mining claims; 69875, 69876, 69877, 70299, 70300, 70301 and 70302 in the Uis District, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner, taking soci-economic into consideration in their operations.
The proponent intends to construct low cost houses and install bulk services on the allocated portion of the Subdivision of the Remainder of Okarara Town and Townlands No. 517 into Portion 14 And Remainder on a 4 Ha Virgin Land Parcel in the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.
The proponent intends to undertake the exploration activities for base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals and precious metals targeting raw lithium ore on EPL 7248, Uis District, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to renew the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continuous operation of the Farmhouse Deli filling station and associated facilities in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to carry out mining activities to mine base and rare metals on the mining claims; 72530, 72531 and 72532 at Oundombo Village approximately 60 Km South of Opuwo, in Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to establish and undertake mining activities for base and rare metals on mining claims; 72445 and 72446 at Oundombo Village, Opuwo Rural Constituency, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to apply for the Mining Licence 244 (ML244) to continue mining for dimension stones targeting dolerite at the allocated portion of Farm Sukses No. 90, east of Arandis, Erongo Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertake exploration activities for base and rare metals (copper ore) at EPL 7885 & EPL 7886 at Onguta Village, Opuwo Rural Constituency, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to establish mining operations for base and rare metals on mining claim 72444 at Otjikondavirongo Village, Opuwo Rural District, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for dimension stones/natural slate, on mining claims 72740, 72741 and 72742 at Farm Berghoek 506, Rehoboth district, Hardap Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to apply for the renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00440) for the exploration activities for Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) NO. 7071 Northwest of Ombombo Village, Kunene Region, Namibia and continue undertaking exploration activities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
ECC required to construct and operate a finfish cage aquaculture farm.
| Attachment | Size |
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| 285_EIA_Finfish Cage Aquaculture Farm_Luderitz.pdf | 2.58 MB |
| 285_EMP_Finfish Cage Aquaculture Farm_Luderitz.pdf | 282.25 KB |
| 285_Map_Finfish Cage Aquaculture Farm_Luderitz.pdf | 72.86 KB |
The proponent intends to carry out exploration activities on EPL 7300 for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals on an area covering 59 009.0706 Hectares, Rehoboth District, Hardap Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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| 288_EA_EPL 7300_Rehoboth District.pdf | 4.88 MB |
| 288_EMP_EPL 7300_Rehoboth District.pdf | 3.03 MB |
| 288_Map_EPL 7300_Rehoboth District.pdf | 206.22 KB |
To undertake in-water hull cleaning operations within the Walvis Port.
To construct and operate a private air-strip for leisure aircraft (non-military) operations at Brandberg White Lady Lodge.
The proponent intends to establish and operate a borrow pit at Ondangwa Number 1 to obtain raw materials for the bitumen standard road construction activities at Extension 26 within the Ondangwa Townland boundaries.
The proponent intends to establish and operate a borrow pit north of the cemetery at Ondangwa Number 1 to obtain raw materials for the bitumen standard road construction activities at Extension 26 within the Ondangwa Townland boundaries, Oshana Region.
Sand mining activities at Onashiku shaLaban in Oshana Region.
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| 10367_Proforma EC_Sand Mining at Onashiku shaLaban.pdf | 2.41 MB |
| 10367_EMP_Sand Mining at Onashiku shaLaban_2022.pdf | 1.38 MB |
| 10367_Minutes_Sand Mining at Onashiku shaLaban.pdf | 1.58 MB |
| 10367_Map_Sand Mining at Onashiku shaLaban.pdf | 449.54 KB |
The renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continuous operation of the 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant near the railway line and diagonal to the NamPower substation at Okatope in Engoyi Village, Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
The renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continuous operation of the 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant next to the NamPower substation at Okatope in Engoyi Village, Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
The proponent, GFG Slasto Supplies CC intends to continue mining dimension stone targeting slate stone from the mining claims; 72740, 72741 and 72742, situated at Farm Berghoek 506, Rehoboth district, Hardap Region, Namibia and therefore an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is needed to undertake this listed activity in a sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to carry out exploration of base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals, non-nuclear fuel minerals, precious metals and precious stones at EPL 7209 at Otjikondavirongo Village, Sesfontein Constituency, Kunene Region.
Establishment and mining of dimension stones on Mining Claim 72121, Karibib District, Erongo Region.
The proposed project involves conducting an EIA for the installation and operation of five camouflage telecommunication (lattice) towers within the municipal land of Swakopmund for the purpose of providing internet connectivity in Swakopmund. The lifespan of the camouflage telecommunication towers is estimated to be 20 to 30 years, thereafter it will be decommissioned or upgraded.
The proponent intends to establish and mine of base and rare metals targeting copper ore on mining claim 72444 for commercial purposes at Otjikondavirongo Village, Opuwo Rural District, Kunene Region.
The proponent intends to renew the previously issued Environmental Clearance Certificate to continue with the operation of solar salt works on 10 mining claims 68129 - 68138 at Cape Cross, Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to apply for the renewal of the environmental clearance certificate for the mining activities of base and rare metals, dimension stones, industrial minerals, and precious metals on mining claims; 69236 – 69245, situated at Farm Onguati No. 53, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia.