Title:
250411005685: Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed prospecting activities in respect to dimension stone, base and rare metals, industrial mineral, precious metals on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9079, Otjozondjupa Region
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

Rhonium Namibia Investments cc, the proponent is the sole Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9079 holder, and a Namibian registered company that ventures into the prospecting and mining sector i.e. small-scale exploration and quarrying of Dimension Stone, Base and Rare Metals, Industrial Mineral, Precious Metals. The proponent aim is to take advantage of the opportunity for self-employment and job creation that exist in the small-scale quarrying industry. RNI Investment intents on establishing and operating a quarry on their Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL 9079) site, the EPL 9079 is situated in North-east Namibia, with its boundaries extending across the Otjozondjupa Region and approximately 16 km North-east of the Otavi Town. The EPL is accessible directly via the B1 Highway connecting Otavi to Tsumeb and then D3022 gravel road.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Last date for commenting on this EIA: Monday, 15 September 2025

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