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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.

1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: o Activity 10.1 (g) Infrastructure. Communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables. Activity 10.1 (j) Infrastructure. Masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication broadcasting and radio transmission. 2.

Renewal of ECC 3078 Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia would like to apply for a renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC - 3078) for the Proposed 132 kV Overhead Transmission Line and Substation with Metering Station in accordance with the Environmental Management Regulations.

The Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power); Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power); Activity 5.1(c) - Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. Details of the Activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1.

The Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power); Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power); Activity 5.1(c) - Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. Details of the Activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1.

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1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: o Activity 1(a) – Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power) o Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power) o Activity 5.1(c) – Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1.

1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity. Activity 2.3 - Waste Management, Treatment, Handling and Disposal Activities Temporary storage of waste. Activity 4 - Forestry Activities Removal of protected species Activity 5.2 – Land Use and Development Activities Establishment of Land Resettlement Scheme. Activity 8.9 - Water Resource Developments Construction and other activities within a catchment area.

"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.

The Environmental Clearance Certificate is for:  Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (Wind Power) 2.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY Hoodia Pilot Wind Measuring Tower 2.2. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY The proposed Hoodia Pilot Wind Measuring Tower will be located at Farm Schönau No. 126, which is located in the southern parts of Namibia, in the //Karas Region, approximately 60 km south-west of //Karasburg Town and 50 km north of the Orange River.

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: Activity 10.1(b) - Infrastructure The construction of public roads 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 TITLE OF ACTIVITY: Subdivision of Erven 2167, 2168 and 2169, Extension 6, Henties Bay 2.2 NATURE OF ACTIVITY: The activity entails the construction of public roads. 2.3 LOCATION OF ACTIVITY: Erven 2167, 2168 and 216 is in Extension 6 (south dune), Henties Bay which is located within the Erongo Region.

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.

THE RENEWAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: The construction of public roads and quarrying for the purpose of base material, as well as potential removal of trees, which requires a permit as per the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. The ‘listed activities’ that might be affected are listed below: FORESTRY ACTIVITIES 4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorization in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law.

1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: 1. (b) The transmission and supply of electricity. 4. Any other related activity that requires authorization in terms of the forest Act (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. 5.2 The establishment of land resettlement schemes. 10.1 (b) The construction of public roads. 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Township Establishment: Amraalsduin Extensions 1& 2.

1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: The 'listed activities' that might be included as part of this development are listed below: o Activity 1 - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities (b) The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity o Activity 4 – Forestry Activities The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorization in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. 2.

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.

1. 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 October 2020 , which requires authorization in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act 7 of 2007) i.e. Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage activities. 2. Details of the Activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1. Title of Activity Continuation of the Solar Power Plant operation project on ML 142. 2.2.

The Environmental Clearance Certificate renewal is for: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which an Environmental Clearance was obtained during November 2020, which requires authorization 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 (quarrying) for mineral dimension stone (i.e. granite).

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 Environmental Clearance Certificate renewal is for: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which the initial Environmental Clearance was obtained during July 2014, which requires authorization 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 (quarrying) for mineral dimension stone (i.e. granite) at ML126.

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.

1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which the initial Environmental Clearance was obtained during July 2014, which requires authorization 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 (quarrying) for mineral dimension stone (i.e. granite) at ML38 and 104.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: The continuation of the Land Use and Development Activities, for which an Environmental Clearance Certificate was obtained during August 2013. 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Continuation of the Land Use and Development Activities (Formalization of the DRC informal settlement and Township Establishment on Erf 184 and Mile 4 Proper as well as Portion 90 of the Remainder of Portion B of Swakopmund Town and Townlands), Swakopmund, Erongo Region.

The Renewed and valid Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-02025) is for: The 'listed activities' that might be affected are listed below: Waste Management, Treatment, Handling and Disposal Activities Activity 2.2 - Activity entailing a scheduled process in the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention ordinance, 1976. Mining and Quarrying Activities Activity 3.2 - Other forms of mining or extracting or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. Activity 3.3 - Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation and related activities.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: Activity 8.1 - Water Resource Developments The abstraction of ground or surface water for industrial or commercial purposes; Activity 8.2 - Water Resource Developments The abstraction of groundwater at a volume exceeding the threshold authorized in terms of a law relating to water resources; and o Activity 8.7 – Water Resources Developments Irrigation schemes for agriculture excluding domestic irrigation. TITLE OF ACTIVITY Increased groundwater abstraction at Remainder of Farm Sponholz No. 140.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power); Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power) o Activity 5.1(c) – Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY Rosh Pinah Solar Park 2.2.

The environmental clearance certificate is for: Activity 8.9 Water resource developments: Construction and other activities within a catchment area. o Activity 10.1 (a) (Infrastructure) The construction the construction of - Oil, water, gas and petrochemical and other bulk supply pipelines. o Activity 10.1 (b) (Infrastructure) The construction of - Public roads.

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 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 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.

The Application if for the name change from the current holder of Environmental Clearance Certificate (GreeNam Electricity (PTY) Ltd. to NamPower. Reason for Amendment(s): NAMPOWER ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 66kV OVERHEAD POWER TRANSMISSION LINE WHICH DISTRIBUTES ELECTRICITY TO THE NAMPOWER HARDAP SUBSTATION FROM THE HARDAP PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PROJECT.

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.

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.