The Proponent (Omusati Granite Pty Ltd) requires an ECC for ongoing and proposed mining and exploration / prospecting activities in the ML 167 situated in the Karibib District, Erongo Region and was granted on the 17/10/2020 and will expire on the 17/10/2030. The ML 167 covers a total area of 766 Ha. The following is the summary of the key components of the ongoing and proposed mining operations in ML 167: Commodity Groups: Dimension stones and industrial minerals with special focus on marble mining. Reserve and Resource: 25 million and 40 million cubic meters respectively with continuous ongoing exploration activities, this amount will increase to reserve of 80 million cubic meters. Type/s of Marble: White and grey marble. Estimated mine life: 25 years and beyond. Socioeconomic benefits / Project Motivation: Employment opportunities, value addition, in-situ potential underground minerals resources and high beneficiation opportunities in Karibib / Walvis Bay and additional socioeconomic benefits in terms of capital investments, license rental fees, royalties payable to Government, export earnings, foreign direct investments, and various taxes payable to the Government. Mining Technique: Quarry, with a diamond wire saws and stone cutting machines used for cutting out the 5 m3 rectangular blocks. Processing: Further processing of the mined-out marble blocks will take place either in Karibib or Walvis Bay. At the processing plant, a giant saw is used to cut up the marble into more manageable pieces. Sources of Water Supply: Groundwater from a local borehole to be drilled. Sources of Electricity Supply: Diesel generator and solar. Mining and operational equipment: 2 Loaders, 2 Excavators, 4 Generators, 4 Air Compressors, 8 Wire Saws, 8 Stone Cutting Machine, 16 Water Tanks, 6 Wendy Houses and 10 Containers, and Waste Rock: Waste rock will be used for mine rehabilitation. The effective capacity of the waste rock facility will vary but is likely to be in range of 100 × 90 m3, calculated with 0.85 as capacity utilization coefficient of waste rock.