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The existing Environmental Clearance Certificate is expiring on 30 May 2020, therefore the application for renewal.
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| 1197_Location_Sea Bird Guano_Mining License ML 83.pdf | 225.9 KB |
| 1197_EMP_Sea Bird Guano_Mining License ML 83.pdf | 533.08 KB |
| 1197_ECC_Sea Bird Guano_Mining License ML 83.pdf | 400.4 KB |
Desert Lion Energy (DLE) (Pty) Ltd is applying for the for the renewal and transfer of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from !HUNI-/URIB Investments (Pty) Ltd to Desert Lion Energy (DLE) (Pty) Ltd with respect to the following exploration activities in the EPL 5439: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (no field-work undertaken); (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based mapping and sampling activities (Subject to the positive results of (i); (iii) Initial local field-based mapping and sampling activities (Subject to the positive results of (i) and (ii) above), (iv) Detailed l
Mining Activities for Semi Precious Stones.
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| 976_Mining Claim NO 70264_70267 and 71520_71523.pdf | 5.75 MB |
The following activities are triggered by the Project: 3.1 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. 2.
The purpose of this application of the Environmental Clearance certificate for rezoning Atta Rental Portion 503 from residential area to restricted business of bulk 0.4. Such application includes the following activities 1. Re-zoning from residential to restricted business (Bulk 0.4) a) Mechanical work and handling of heavy and light vehicles. b) Charcoal storage & packaging c) Hydraulic engineering workshop 2. Construction of new access road (800m) 3. Refurbishment of septic tanks 4. Operation of workshop facility.
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| 1187_EMP_Atta Rentals new portion 503.pdf | 1.68 MB |
| 1187_Supporting Doc_Atta Rentals new portion 503.pdf | 3.93 MB |
The Environmental Clearance Certificate Renewal is for: Activity 8.9 Water resource developments namely, Construction of – Oil, water, gas and petrochemical and other bulk supply pipelines. Activity 10.1 (a) (Infrastructure) namely, the construction of - Public roads.
Renewal application for Environmnetal Clearance Certificate for exploration activities for base and rare metals, on EPL 3456, 3537, 3538, and 3539 in the Otjozondjupa Regions, Namibia. Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC) has been engaged by Otjozundu Namibia (Pty) Ltd, to act on their behalf for the environmental clearance certificate renewal application for the mining activities for base and rare metals on EPL 3456, 3537, 3538, and 3539. ECC has compiled this application in accordance with the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 on behalf of the proponent.
Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC) has been engaged by Otjozundu Namibia (Pty) Ltd, to act on their behalf for the environmental clearance certificate renewal application for the mining activities for base and rare metals on ML 145. ECC has compiled this application in accordance with the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 on behalf of the proponent.
Rezoning of the Remainder of Erf 87, Lafrenz from "Public Open Space" to "Government". 2. Closure of the Remainder of Erf 87, Lafrenz as a "Public Open Space".
Renewal of ECC Certificate
Grootfontein Municipality has designated an area of approximately 170 hectares to be used for the establishment of four township extensions on portions (Portion 1 to 4) of the Remainder of the Farm Grootfontein Townlands No. 754 to be known as; Omulunga extensions 9, 11, 12, & 13. The initial Certificate was issued but does not bear the correct title (Extension 9,10,11 and 12), hence it should be amended to bear the correct title (Extension 9, 11, 12 and 13).
Proposed irrigation activities by making use of groundwater abstracted from boreholes.
ECC is for the Proposed Construction and Operations of a Concrete Product Manufacturing Plant in Karibib.
Renewal of Environmental Clearance on Mining Licence 182, Phase 1
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| 1011_ECC_Small Scale Magnetite Mining_Dordabis.pdf | 460.84 KB |
| 1011_ECC renewal_Small Scale Magnetite Mining_Dordabis.pdf | 13.03 MB |
| 1011_Location_Small Scale Magnetite Mining_Dordabis.pdf | 1.93 MB |
NamPower intends to construct and commission a wind resource measurement station on a 100 m high steel tower. The erection of the wind mast will require 1.4 ha to accommodate the guy wire anchors that hold the mast in position and for stability. The wind resource measurement station is required to enable development of a commercial wind farm.
The application for amendment of the Title/ Subject of the ECC to include the Mining License (ML) No. 215 and for the new ECC to read as follows: "Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for Aukam Graphite Mining, Mining Licence (ML) No. 215, Aukam Farm No.
An Existing fuel retail facility in Ondangwa, Okapana Service Station CC (Total supplies their fuel). Hazardous Substance Treatment, Handling and Storage: 9.4 The storage and handling of dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas or paraffin, in containers with a combined capacity of more than 30 cubic meters at any one location.
An amendment of the Gondwana Etosha King Nehale Lodge Environmental Management Plan (ENP) to include a hide at the Kameeldoring Water Hole, Etosha National Park, Namibia. Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC) has been engaged by Gondwana Collection Namibia (Pty) Ltd the proponent to act on their behalf for the EMP amendment of the environmental clearance certificate application, which was granted and issued 24th April 2019, for the development of the Gondwana Etosha King Nehale Lodge in the Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
To process an existing overburden dump at the site for industrial minerals. The dump is a remnant of previous quarry activities, by unknown previous occupiers of the site.
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| 1117_EMP Processing of overburden dump at Farm Goabeb.pdf | 2.68 MB |
Construction of The B2Gold Namibia (Pty) Ltd 66 kV power line in the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia. Listed activities triggered by the project include: ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE ACTIVITIES 1. The construction of facilities for (b) The transmission and supply of electricity FORESTRY ACTIVITIES 4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in term of the Forest Act, No. 12 of 2001 or any other law.
Construction Of The B2Gold Namibia (Pty) Ltd, 220 kV Powerline, Otjiwarongo, in the Otjozondjupa Region. Listed activities triggered by the project include: ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE ACTIVITIES 1. The construction of facilities for (a) The generation of electricity (b) The transmission and supply of electricity FORESTRY ACTIVITIES 4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in term of the Forest Act No. 12 of 2001 or any other law. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 5.1.
Swakop Uranium has contracted Manica Group Namibia (Pty) Ltd (Manica) to transport the reagents and chemicals from the port, where it will be off-loaded from the ships, to their existing Manica Logistics Centre (MLC) Warehouse and Rennies Container Terminal for temporary storage, before being transported to the Husab Mine Site. The MLC warehouse and Rennies Container Terminal are both located inside the industrial area in Walvis Bay. Please refer to Appendix A for the local setting of Manica’s storage facilities within Walvis Bay.
The construction of the manufaturing plant for animal feed and charcoal/biochar on portion 1 (3 Ha) of portion 15 of the farm Otjowarongo townlands south No. 308
ECC is for existing irrigation activities on Farm Guinas-See in the Otavi District.
Southwest Mining Investment (Pty) Ltd (The Proponent) has been granted with Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPLs) No. 6031 and 6917 by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). The tenure of these licences is from 01 November 2016, as per agreement with the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Southwest Mining Investment (Pty) plans to conduct prospecting and exploration activities leading to the estimation and delineation of the target resource. Prospecting and exploration form part of the listed activities that may not be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC).
NamPower received an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the expansion and operation of the Aussenkehr Substation. This Clearance Certificate is due to expire on 24 January 2020, hence NamPower would like to apply for a renewal of the ECC.
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| 954_ECC_Aussenkehr Substation.pdf | 458.14 KB |
| 954_EMP_Aussenkehr Substation.pdf | 916.14 KB |
| 954_Monitoring Report_Aussenkehr Substation.pdf | 1.27 MB |
The ECC is for the construction and operation of power lines from Kudu Gas Power Station plant at Uubvlei to Oranjemund and Obib Substation in the Karas Region.
The renewal of the environmental clearance certificate for the second (60 m) telecommunication tower on the Husab Mine. The Husab Mine required a second radio and cell-phone tower in order to meet communication requirements for the mining department and therefore constructed a 60 m lattice tower near the mining activities. The second telecommunication tower was erected in June 2017, upon acquiring approval in February 2017. Swakop Uranium continues to use the tower for communication. No further activities associated with the tower are planned.
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| 1102_EMP_Second 60 m telecommunication tower on the Husab Mine.pdf | 3.29 MB |
| 1102_ECC_Second 60 m telecommunication tower on the Husab Mine.pdf | 2.03 MB |
The application is for change of conditions for extension of validity of an existing ECC.
Application for the change of condition of an existing ECC (extension of validity).
Application for extension of validity of an existing ECC.
Renewal of existing clearance certificate: Bulk Emulsion Plant and associated Magazine Situated in Arandis, Bulk Mining Explosives (PTY) LTD (Namibia), Erongo Region.
The ECC is so that we are cleared to amend our petroleum wholesale licence to include bunkering services.
Renewal of ECC for continued exploration work on EPLs 4346, 4351, 4540.
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| 1095_ Scoping and EMP_DOF project exploration licence portfolio EPL_4346.pdf | 2.47 MB |
| 1095_ ECC_DOF project exploration licence portfolio EPL_4346.PDF | 672.04 KB |
Renewal of ECC for continued exploration work.
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| 1096_Scoping_DOF project exploration licence portfolio EPL_4351.pdf | 2.47 MB |
| 1096_ECC_DOF project exploration licence portfolio EPL_4351.PDF | 674.22 KB |
Continued exploration, ECC renewal application.
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| 1097_Scoping_DOF project exploration licence portfolio EPL_4540.pdf | 2.47 MB |
| 1097_ECC_DOF project exploration licence portfolio EPL_4540.PDF | 673.93 KB |
For the operation of a temporary fuel consumer installation facility on portion 8 of farm 67, Kapps farm, Windhoek, Khomas region. The site will constitute of two (2) self bunded above ground fuel tanks with a combined capacity of 126340L (126.34 cubic meters), to use as a temporary storage and source of fuel supply for the road construction project of Windhoek-Hosea Kutako Airport road, but not for public retail purposes.
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| 1081_EMP_portion 8 of farm 67_Kapps farm.pdf | 1.23 MB |
| 1081_Newspaper adverts_portion 8 of farm 67_Kapps farm.PDF | 3.91 MB |
| 1081_Scoping Report_portion 8 of farm 67_Kapps farm.pdf | 18.27 MB |
| 1081_Support doc_portion 8 of farm 67_Kapps farm.pdf | 395.04 KB |
It relates to the sale of Elizabeth Bay mine, which sale includes the transfer of the environmental clearance certificate in respect of Mining License (ML 45) from the Namdeb to the purchaser.
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| 1099_EMP_ in respect of Mining License ML 45 from the Namdeb.pdf | 2.29 MB |
| 1099_ECC_ in respect of Mining License ML 45 from the Namdeb.pdf | 218.71 KB |
It relates to the sale of Elizabeth Bay mine, which sale includes the transfer of the environmental clearance certificate in respect of Mining License (ML 46) from the Namdeb to the purchaser.
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| 1100_EMP_Transfer ECC_Mining License ML 46 from the Namdeb.pdf | 2.57 MB |
| 1100_Transfer ECC_Mining License ML 46 from the Namdeb.pdf | 221.45 KB |
It relates to the sale of Elizabeth Bay mine, which sale includes the transfer of the environmental clearance certificate in respect of Mining License (ML 128A) from Namdeb to the purchaser.
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| 1101_EMP_Transfer of ECC_Mining License ML 128A from Namdeb.pdf | 1.79 MB |
It relates to the sale of Elizabeth Bay mine, which sale includes the transfer of the environmental clearance certificate in respect of Mining License (ML 128B) from the Namdeb to the purchaser.
The proposed development of the Onankali Service Station is planned for a parcel of land situated on GPS Position: 18°11'16.3"S 16°22'43.2"E. The envisioned project entails the construction of a standard service station with three dispensing pumps (petrol and diesel) with 3 double walled Underground Storage Tanks of 45 cubic metres with 5 compartments, a canopy covered forecourt, ablutions, tyre fitment & spares centre, convenience store and street upgrading in order to provide safe access to the proposed service station.
The transfer of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from Cedric Shilongo (Previous Proponent) to Terrace Minerals Exploration (Pty) Ltd (New Proponent) for the EPL No.
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| Exclusive Prospecting License No 5658_Karibib District.pdf | 2.91 MB |
The portion is to be used for the purpose of residential development and furthermore, there are six houses built on the portion to be incorporated in the development. The public participation meeting already conducted on the 18 October 2019.
Conducting an EIA for the Subdivision of the Town lands of Farm Gobabis No. 114 into Portion 150 (measuring approximately 5.1 ha or 51 652 m2 ) and Remainder for Eudeli Private School, Omaheke Region, Namibia. The subdivision will result in portion 150 zoned for Institutional purposes.
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| Annexures Subdivision of the Town lands of Farm Gobabis No 114 .pdf | 1.75 MB |
| Comments Subdivision of the Town lands of Farm Gobabis No 114 .pdf | 368.91 KB |
Gerry's Motors Fuel Retail Facility has been in operation for many years before the EMA Act was promulgated. ECC application is for proposed upgrade activities and continued operations of the existing fuel facility. In order to comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007), and its regulations of 2012.
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| Mining Claim NO 68889 - 68891 at Ioma Zambezi Region.pdf | 3.62 MB |