Manschaft Mining and Energy CC (The Proponent) have applied to the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), to be granted the Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 10555 on 24 September 2024. Excel Dynamic Solutions (Pty) Ltd ("the Consultant") was appointed to act on behalf of the proponent to conduct an Environmental Scoping Assessment and submit the application to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) for consideration and the potential issuance of an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC). The EPL covers a total surface area of 13,012.9772 hectares (ha), located 10km east of Braunfels in Kunene region as shown in (Figure 1). The EPL overlies farm Lowenfontein, Macaria in Kunene region and overlies farm Ehorongue, Madagascar and the Otjohorongo reserve in Erongo region as shown in (Figure 10). The EPL further covers the !Khoro !Goreb conservancy in the Kunene region. The proponent is interested in conducting exploration activities for Base and Rare Metals, Dimension stone, Industrial Minerals, Precious Metals and Semi-Precious Metals.