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Previous ECC expired in November 2023, while Stone Quarrying operations are expected to continue into the future.
3. MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES 3.2 The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a licence, right or other form of authorisation, and the renewal of a licence, right or other form of authorisation, in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining Act), 1992. 3.2 Other forms of mining or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. 3.3 Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation and related activities. 3.4 The extraction or processing of gas from natural and non-natural resources.
Original Application Activities that triggered EIA process (EMA Regulations 2012) Activity 1 (a) Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity. The construction of three 10 MW PV facilities is proposed. Activity 1 (b) Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity. The construction of PV facilities entails associated infrastructure, including transmission lines and a small onsite substation to connect to existing substations.
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| 129_ESPA_Renewal of Alten Solar Power Hardap.pdf | 765.78 KB | 
| 129_Map_Renewal of Alten Solar Power Hardap.pdf | 229.8 KB | 
10.1 The construction of: (j) masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication broadcasting and radio transmission, but excluding - (i) flag poles, and (ii) lightening conductor poles. In November 2021, the Namibian government issued a notice of award stating its intention to appoint HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) as the preferred bidder to develop the country’s first large-scale export green hydrogen (H2) project within in two concession areas (namely Springbok and Dolphin) in the Tsau//Khaeb National Park.
TotalEnergies EP Namibia B.V. ("TEEPNA") is applying to renew its ECC to continue with the previously assessed and approved activities, including appraisal well drilling in Block 2913B. TEEPNA and its partners hold an Exploration Right over Block 2913B.
To do quarrying activities at Dorob National Park as per Authorization and Lease Agreement entered into between the Government of the Republic of Namibia, represented by the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and Waken Contractors Close Corporation, represented by Mrs. Freddie Hambeleleni Elifas.
ECC Renewal for Green Energy - Solar Power Plant "Omaere Solar Plant" Establishment.
Application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate.
The Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Continuation of the Solar Power Plant operation project on ML 142, for which an Environmental Clearance was obtained during September 2017 (see attached Appendix B to the cover letter), which requires authorisation in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act 7 of 2007) i.e. Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage activities. Title of Activity: Continuation of the Solar Power Plant operation project on ML 142.
For Mining Claim to do Industrial Minerals and Dimension Stone Mining.
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| 1559_ESR_El Milagro Stone Project.pdf | 815.14 KB | 
| 1559_ECC_El Milagro Stone Project.pdf | 631.44 KB | 
| 1559_Map_El Milagro Stone Project.pdf | 1.45 MB | 
The proposed amendments to the ECC (16 May 2018) and specifically to the Project Description in the EIA Report (SLR, 2017) covers the following items: Geographical Area; Number of Exploration Wells; Timing; and ECC Validity Period.
The Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which an Environmental Clearance was obtained during June 2017, which requires authorisation in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act (No. 33 of 1992). 2. Details of the Activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1 Title of the Activity: Continuation of the mining for mineral dimension stone (i.e. marble and granite) on ML 142 hold by Namibia Marble and Granite (PTY) Ltd. (NAMAGRA).
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| 1483_ECC_Mining Licence ML142 Karibib District.pdf | 372.04 KB | 
| 1483_EIA_Mining Licence ML142 Karibib District.pdf | 2.41 MB | 
| 1483_Scoping Report_Mining Licence ML142 Karibib District.pdf | 212.07 KB | 
For Groundwater Abstraction for industrial purposes.
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| 1407_NBL_Environmental Performance Report and EMP.pdf | 2.27 MB |