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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.

The Proposed Small-Medium Scale quarrying of Dimension Stone on Mining Claim No. 67447 situated north of Arandis in the Erongo Region. Mining Claim (MC) No. 67447rights were granted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) on the 31st of August 2013 for small-scale quarrying of Dimension Stone. The mining rights expired on the 30th of August 2015, hence, the mining rights on the MC need to be renewal.

The Proposed Small-Medium Scale quarrying of Dimension Stone on Mining Claim No. 67448 situated northwest of Usakos in the Erongo Region. Mining Claim (MC) No. 67448 rights were granted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) on the 31st of August 2013 for small-scale quarrying of Dimension Stone. The mining rights expired on the 30th of August 2015, hence, the mining rights on the MC need to be renewal.

"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.

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.

New application for Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to support Offshore Exploration activities(primarily geophysical surveying and bulk sampling) for marine diamonds (and to a limited extent base, rare and precious metals) within Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 8889, located directly west offshore from Chamais and Bongenfels, Namibia.

The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) application is for the Proposed Mineral Prospecting and Exploration Activities on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 8927 situated west of Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region, Namibia. The proposed exploration activities will include both intrusive and non-intrusive exploration techniques.

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.

The ECC application is aimed at supporting the proposed low -impact prospecting and exploration activities (both non-intrusive and intrusive) for Base and Rare Metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals and Precious Metals within EPL 8955 which is situated in about 50km north of Opuwo in the Kunene Region and within the Kunene River Conservancy.

To support the proposed undertaking of non-intrusive and intrusive exploration activities for Base and Rare Metals, Precious Metals, Dimension Stone and Industrial Minerals on EPL 8967 situated northwest of Sesfontein Settlement in the Kunene Region, Namibia.

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).

The Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Commencement of Proposed Small to Medium-Scale Surface Mining for Dimension Stone on Mining License (ML) 194 near Okombahe Settlement in the Erongo Region No mining has taken place on the license since the issuance of the Mining License and issuance of the previous Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) about 3 years ago.

New application for the Prospecting of Nuclear Fuel Minerals, Base and Rare Metals, Dimension Stones, Industrial Minerals and Non-Nuclear Fuel Minerals on EPLs 8208 and 8946 in the Arandis and Karibib Constituencies, Erongo Region – Namibia The EPLs 8208 and 8946 are located in the Namib Naukluft National Park, about 55km southeast of Arandis, and 100km east of Swakopmund. There are existing mining activities in the area, including the Langer Heinrich Mine just south of the two EPLs, Husab Mine located about 25km to the northwest and Rossing about 40km in the same direction.

Renewal of ECC for operations of second (60m) Telecommunication Tower on the Husab Mine, Erongo Region.

Reenwal of ECC for Telecommunication Transmitter Mast at the Husab Mine in the Erongo Region.

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.

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.

To support offshore geophysical surveying and bulk exploration sampling for precious stones, precious metals, base and rare metals on EPL 8054 and 7548 on the southern west coast - Namibia.

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.

APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC-01746) to include exploration for INDUSTRIAL MINERALS in addition to the already approved and ongoing prospecting of dimension stone quality rocks within Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 6217 in the Erongo 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.

NEW APPLICATION for Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC): Quarrying and extraction of white marble blocks for dimension stone production on Mining License (ML) 211 on Farm Okatjimukoju no. 55 in the Karibib District, Erongo Region - Namibia.

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: 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.

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.

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.

This is an application for a new Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) This NEW APPLICATION for Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is submitted to support and guide the proposed exploration activities for Base and Rare Metals, Dimension Stones, Industrial Minerals and Precious Metals on EPL 8786 in the Witvlei area, Omaheke Region – Namibia. The concerned license area partly falls on government land (covering about 4 to 5 communal/ resettlement farms) and private farm land (covering about 8 private farms).

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.

The ECC is for the operational continuity of the existing Walvis Bay dimension stone processing facility located on state land within Farm No. 38 in the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency, Erongo Region - Namibia.

To support Greenfield and Brownfield exploration activities for base and rare metals, industrial minerals, nuclear fuel minerals and precious metals on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) EPL 8787 near the Warmbad area, Karas Region - Namibia.

The exploration of dimension stone quality rocks on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 7241 in the Karibib area, Erongo Region, Namibia.

All the necessary documents (including the revised and updated EMP reports, consent from the Competent Authority, proof of stakeholder consultations, etc.) previously requested by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to support the ECC application for this project were already submitted to the DEAF on 3 March 2022. A hard copy resubmission at MEFT was done on 26 September 2022 to replace documents lost when the online EIA system crashed last year (2022). The proof of submission; including the BID are all attached herein for your perusal and consideration.

All the necessary documents (including the updated EMP, consent from the town council, factual laboratory test results, etc.) requested by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in support of this ECC renewal, ownership transfer and scope amendment were already submitted to the DEAF on 15 March 2022. The proof of submission; including the BID, ECC renewal & Transfer applications, the previously granted ECC are all attached herein for your perusal and consideration. The previous ECC application for this application was APP-003444.

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.

Continuous prospecting and small to medium-scale quarrying of dimension stone quality marble on mining claim 68945 in the Daures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia. The scope of the ECC shall further cover the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of support infrastructure such as access roads, prefabricated on-site accommodation for critical staff and office, fencing, parking lots, stockpiling bays.

Undertaking of small-medium scale quarrying for dimension stone quality rock on Mining Claims (MC) 66714, 66731 and 66733 in the Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region, with primary interest in calc-silicate rocks of the Karibib Formation. The proposed activities are listed activities under the Environmental Management Act (7 of 2007) and its 2012 EIA Regulations, and may not be conducted without a valid ECC obtained from the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).