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Title:

250730006186: Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA) for the Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs) No. 9312 and 9313 located south of Opuwo, in Kunene Region, Namibia

Author(s):
Excel Dynamic Solutions
Publication Year:
2026
Abstract:

Zanzan Mineral Resources Namibia (Pty) Ltd (The Proponent) has applied to the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), to be granted the Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPLs) No. 9312 and 9313 on 16 February 2023. Excel Dynamic Solutions (Pty) Ltd (The Consultant) was appointed to act on behalf of the proponent in obtaining the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism (MEFT). The EPLs overlies Okongoro, Orupupa, Otjindjerese and Otuzemba conservancies. EPL No. 9312 covers an area of 54,145.3286 hectares (ha) and EPL No. 9313 covers an area of 56,927.3207 hectares (ha). Both EPLs are located approximately 60 km southeast of Opuwo, in the Kunene region, as shown in (Figure 1). The target commodities for prospecting and exploration are Base and Rare Metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals and Precious Metals.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
EIA (local), environmental impact assessment, mining
Files:
Attachment Size
6186_EMP_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 706.25 KB
6186_Declaration of Authorship_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 172.23 KB
6186_IAPs_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 105.72 KB
6186_Minutes_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 928.9 KB
6186_No Comments_Objections_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 11.59 KB
6186_Notice Land Owners_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 606.27 KB
6186_Notice Local Authority_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 571.16 KB
6186_Notice Organ of State_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 370.61 KB
6186_Proof of Consultation_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 3.64 MB
6186_Map_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 160.71 KB
6186_Absence NHC Consent_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 96.02 KB
6186_Screening Notice_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 148.88 KB
6186_CV_EPLs 9312 and 9313 south east of Opuwo.pdf 639.87 KB

Last date for commenting on this EIA: Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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