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The prospecting and exploration activities for base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals and precious metals on Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPL) No. 9678 and 9682 located near Tsabiteros Settlement, Kunene Region, Namibia.
This application is for the renewal of an existing Environmental Clearance Certificate, currently held by the Proponent, Desert Storage CC. Desert Storage CC owns and operates a bulk emulsion facility on a portion of Farm 38, Walvis Bay Municipal District, Erongo Region, where the proponent stores, handles, and transports hazardous chemical substances. 9.1 The manufacturing, storage, handling, or processing of a hazardous substance defined in the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, 1974.
Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 3500 ha.
Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree and shrub species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 4000 ha.
Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 5000 ha.
Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 4500 ha.
Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 1700 ha.
Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 1350 ha.
LISTED ACTIVITY FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. EIA SCREENING FINDING - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 4500 ha.
LISTED ACTIVITY FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. EIA SCREENING FINDING - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 4500 ha.
LISTED ACTIVITY FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. EIA SCREENING FINDING - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 2400 ha.
LISTED ACTIVITY FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. EIA SCREENING FINDING - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 4500 ha.
LISTED ACTIVITY FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. EIA SCREENING FINDING - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 3800 ha.
The bush thinning activities conducted on farm management unit (FMU) Okaturwa No. 139, located in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species.
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| 6542_ECC Application Combined_Timber harvesting on small scale Farms 1861 and 1852_Pterocarpus angolensis_Guilbourtia coleosperma trees_Kavango East Region.pdf | 5.2 MB |
Kasaya Mining cc (herein referred to as the proponent), is a fully registered company in Namibia with interest in the prospecting and mining of mineral ore. Their aim is to take advantage of the opportunity for local beneficiation of Namibia mineral resources and job creation that exist in the mining sector of Namibia. Kasaya Mining, wishes to apply to obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate in order to comply with the prescribed environmental legislations of Namibia i.e. Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and its regulations.
Oicintra Investment Namibia cc (herein referred to as the proponent), is a fully registered company in Namibia with interest in the prospecting and mining of mineral ore. Their aim is to take advantage of the opportunity for local beneficiation of Namibia mineral resources and job creation that exist in the mining sector of Namibia. Oicintra Investment, wishes to apply to obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate in order to comply with the prescribed environmental legislations of Namibia i.e. Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 132kV Otjikoto - Copper transmission line and would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 132kV Otjikoto - Copper transmission line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
In accordance with Section 27 of the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007), any activity related to energy generation, transmission, and distribution is classified as a listed activity. As such, it may not be undertaken without obtaining an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. In 2022, NamPower was granted an ECC for the operation and maintenance of the Hardap - Kokerboom 1 and 2 transmission lines.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 132kV Harib – Rock transmission line and would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 132kV Harib - Rock transmission line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007), section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of Obib - Lorelei T-Off transmission line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. The 66kV Obib - Lorelei transmission line, commissioned in 2002, extends over a distance of approximately 38 kilometres.
Under the Section 27 of the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007), any activity related to energy generation, transmission, and distribution is classified as a listed activity. As such, it requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) prior to commencement or continuation. In 2022, NamPower obtained an ECC for the operation and maintenance of the 220 kV Harib – Kokerboom 1 and 2 transmission lines. These lines form part of NamPower's national transmission network, facilitating electricity flow between the Harib and Kokerboom Substations in southern Namibia.
The application is made for the ECC Renewal : The Continued Operations of the Momentous Solar One 5MW Keetmanshoop Solar PV Park on Farm Spitskop No. 153, Keetmanshoop, //Karas Region, Namibia. Application is made in accordance with the EMA act no 7 of 2007 and its regulations of 2013.
ECC is for the construction and operations of a jetty and commissioning of a floating dry dock in Walvis Bay. The jetty and floating dry dock will be utilised for general vessel maintenance, supported by shore-based manufacturing and repair activities mainly related to oil and gas industry equipment.
Activity 5.1 (d) Land Use and Development Activities - Rezoning of land from Use for nature conservation or zoned open space to any other land use Activity 10.1(a) (Infrastructure) - The construction of oil, water, gas and petrochemical and other bulk supply pipelines Activity 10.1 (b) (Infrastructure) The construction of public road Activity 10.2 (a) (Infrastructure) The route determination of roads and design of associated physical infrastructure where - it is a public road.
The applicant intends to continue to explore the project area through non-invasive and invasive methods to determine if viable mineral deposits exist. It is foreseen that the exploration will include field mapping, surveying, literature review (non-invasive), drilling (invasive), trenching (invasive), Sampling, Analysis, Geological Modelling and Resource Estimation (non-invasive) over a period of an initial period of 3 years. The invasive activities would comprise digging of trenches and drilling of surface boreholes spaced from each other.
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| 6642_EMP_EPL 8397_Daures Constituency.pdf | 1.45 MB |
| 6642_Declaration of Authorship_EPL 8397_Daures Constituency.pdf | 250.25 KB |
| 6642_ECC Old_EPL 8397_Daures Constituency.pdf | 1.23 MB |
| 6642_Notice MME_EPL 8397_Daures Constituency.pdf | 660.76 KB |
| 6642_Map_EPL 8397_Daures Constituency.pdf | 560.75 KB |
| 6642_Screening Notice_EPL 8397_Daures Constituency.pdf | 256.01 KB |
| 6642_CV_EPL 8397_Daures Constituency.pdf | 359.76 KB |
The applicant intends to continue to mine Lithium on the mining licence. Namibia's abundant industrial mineral resources are crucial for its economy, contributing significantly to GDP, foreign exchange earnings, and government revenue . The Environmental Regulations procedure (GN 30 of 2012) stipulates that no mining and quarrying activities may be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate. As such, an environmental clearance certificate must be applied for in accordance with regulation 6 of the 2012 environmental regulations.
A proposed offshore exploration program that will utilize a drilling unit (drillship) to drill up to five (5) exploration wells and five (5) appraisal wells.
Timoyeni Investments Pty Ltd is proposing to develop a modern shopping mall in the coastal town of Luderitz. The mega mall will be constructed on urban land measuring about 14 665 square meters (1.4 ha) and has a footprint of about 7600 square meters of build up area. The development has triggered listed activities in terms of the Environmental Management Act and related EIA Regulations and therefore requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the design, construction and operational phases.
The ECC is required to undertake a listed activity in terms of the Environmental Management Act viz. hazardous substances treatment, handling and storage (Section 9.1 to 9.5). The promotor would like to establish a new fuel retail outlet (FRO) at the corner of D3236 and C35 gravel roads in the Outjo Districts, Kunene Region. The applicant has been granted a letter of intent for the project by the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.
The objective is to obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Proposed The Creation of a Right of Way Servitude for the Remainder of Portion 1 for Erf 927, Barbet Street Hochlandpark, Windhoek, Namibia. The erf measures 1452 m2 and is currently zoned as residential. Erf 927 is located in Barbet street, Hochlandpark. The erf comprises of one main dwelling with an adjoined garage and one dwelling unit. It is the intention of the owner to rezone from residential with a density of 1:700 to residential with a density of 1:500 and subdivide the erf into portion 1 and remainder.
Nani Import and Export cc intends to construct and operate a general storage facility and non-hazardous putty powder processing plant, located on portion 8 of remainder of farm 38, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia. The proposed land portion measures approximately 90, 013 square meters (sqm2). The objective is to construct warehouses (ranging between 1000-2000 sqm2) designated for storage facilities, with one warehouse incorporating a processing plant dedicated to the production of putty powder.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 66kV Obib - Skorpion 1 and 2 transmission lines. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 66kV Obib - Skorpion 1 and 2 transmission lines in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 66kV Otjikoto - Kombat transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 66kV Otjikoto - Kombat transmission line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007), section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the Harib - Khurub transmission line that has now expired.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 132kV Omatando - Efundja transmission line and would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 132kV Omatando - Efundja transmission line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Mr Jasper Theron Uys, hereinafter referred to as the proponent is the owner of Mining Claims 69977, 69978 and 69979 and was issued with an Environmental Clearance Certificate (APP2905) for small mining activities of base and rare metals, industrial minerals, precious metals, and semi-precious stones. The proponent was issued with an ECC on 2022-11-15 and expired on 2025-11-15. To ensure due diligence and compliance with the Environmental Management Act 07 of 2007 and its Regulations of February 2012, the proponent intends to apply for the renewal of the expired ECC.