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Exploration and small-scale mining/quarrying activities of base and rare metals by local communities in Kunene region plays a role in the regional economy. This application process for obtaining mining claims (MCs) for exploration and possibly small-scale mining/quarrying activities in the Kunene region involved several key steps and adherence to specific regulations. (i) Since MCs in Namibia are exclusively granted to Namibian natural persons (individuals) or companies that are majority-owned by Namibian citizens, Ayam Cenam Mining cc was first registered and is majority Namibian-owned.
LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES (3.1) The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a licence, right or other forms of authorisation, and the renewal of a licence, right or other forms of authorisation, in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining Act), 1992. (3.2) Other forms of mining or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. (3.3) Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation, and related activities; The Proponent will be undertaking exploration activities on EPL 8550.
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| 6071_ESMP_EPL 8550 Khomas Region.pdf | 925.09 KB |
| 6071_Declaration of Authorship_EPL 8550 Khomas Region.pdf | 199.58 KB |
| 6071_ECC Old_EPL 8550 Khomas Region.pdf | 385.75 KB |
| 6071_Farmer Engagement Meeting_EPL 8550 Khomas Region.pdf | 125.16 KB |
| 6071_Map_EPL 8550 Khomas Region.pdf | 165.78 KB |
| 6071_Screening Notice_EPL 8550 Khomas Region.pdf | 97.04 KB |
| 6071_CV_EPL 8550 Khomas Region.pdf | 382.29 KB |
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 5.2 The establishment of land resettlement schemes. INFRASTRUCTURE 10.1 The construction of- (b) public roads; 10.2 The route determination of roads and design of associated physical infrastructure where - (a) It is a public road (b) the road reserve is more than 30m wide, or (c) the road caters for more than one lane of traffic in both directions.
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| 6477_BID_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 1.31 MB |
| 6477_SR_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 3.96 MB |
| 6477_EMP_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 266.67 KB |
| 6477_Declaration of Authorship_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 180.15 KB |
| 6477_BID sent to Neighbours_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 106.76 KB |
| 6477_List of Neighbours_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 47.26 KB |
| 6477_Minutes_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 773.12 KB |
| 6477_MURD Approval_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 397.38 KB |
| 6477_Responses IAPs_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 51.1 KB |
| 6477_Proof of Consultation_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 1.68 MB |
| 6477_Map_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 424.57 KB |
| 6477_Screening Notice_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 82.49 KB |
| 6477_CV_Outjo Townlands No 193.pdf | 9.56 KB |
To request for the renewal of ECC for Kazile Island Lodge to ensure that the Lodge complies to the EIA Act and Regulation of 2007. KAZILE ISLAND LODGE at KWANDO CORE AREA within BWABWATA NATIONAL PARK Kazile Island Lodge is one of African Monarch Lodges (AML), which is situated on the western banks of the Kwando River wetland ecosystem, within the Kwando Core Area of Bwabwata national Park (BNP).
Bonya Exploration (Pty) Ltd, hereinafter referred to as the proponent, holds mineral rights under Exclusive Prospective Licence (EPL) 6691 hereinafter referred to as the study area, located about 80 km southwest of Aus in Kharas region. EPL 6691 is registered for the following commodity groups: base and rare metals, dimension stones, industrial minerals, precious metals, precious stones, and semi-precious stones.
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| 6435_EMP_EPL 6691 Luederitz District.pdf | 671.3 KB |
| 6435_Declaration of Authorship_EPL 6691 Luederitz District.pdf | 231.4 KB |
| 6435_MEFT Concern Letter_EPL 6691 Luederitz District.pdf | 41.52 KB |
| 6435_ECC Old_EPL 6691 Luederitz District.pdf | 538.48 KB |
| 6435_Map_EPL 6691 Luederitz District.pdf | 329.71 KB |
| 6435_Screening Notice_EPL 6691 Luederitz District.pdf | 142.57 KB |
| 6435_CV_EPL 6691 Luederitz District.pdf | 172.42 KB |
TVC was granted with an ECC for the construction, operation, and management of the dumpsite in 2018. The dumpsite is located within the TVC townlands, ±5km north of the D3616 road leading to Onesi from Tsandi. The site is used for the disposal of general household waste originating from houses, institutions, and businesses around town. The site is not gazetted for disposal of hazardous waste, hence all hazardous waste i.e., asbestos, waste oil, etc. generated in town is not allowed.
Tsandi Village Council has for years been conducting sand mining activities on Portion A of Tsandi town and townlands No. 988. The sand mining activities are done through an opencast mechanized mining project to excavate sand in its existing form for direct usage as a construction material for infrastructure development. The removed/mined out sand will be loaded directly into the truck/dumper and sent to buyers. The proponent was issued with an ECC in 2022 and had expired in July 2025. Tsandi Village Council intend to continue with the ongoing sand mining activities.
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| 6454_SR_EPL 4817 in Erongo Region.pdf | 607.5 KB |
| 6454_EMP_EPL 4817 in Erongo Region.pdf | 844.67 KB |
| 6454_Declaration of Authorship_EPL 4817 in Erongo Region.pdf | 40.07 KB |
| 6454_ECC Old_EPL 4817 in Erongo Region.pdf | 1.25 MB |
| 6454_Map_EPL 4817 in Erongo Region.pdf | 165.88 KB |
| 6454_Screening Notice_EPL 4817 in Erongo Region.pdf | 58.13 KB |
| 6454_CV_EPL 4817 in Erongo Region.pdf | 203.05 KB |
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| 6458_SR_EPL 4833 located in Erongo Region.pdf | 607.5 KB |
| 6458_EMP_EPL 4833 located in Erongo Region.pdf | 780.34 KB |
| 6458_ECC Old_EPL 4833 located in Erongo Region.pdf | 1.24 MB |
| 6458_Map_EPL 4833 located in Erongo Region.pdf | 147.93 KB |
| 6458_Screening Notice_EPL 4833 located in Erongo Region.pdf | 57.86 KB |
| 6458_CV_EPL 4833 located in Erongo Region.pdf | 203.05 KB |
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| 6471_EMP_EPL No 8325 in Omaruru District.pdf | 786.96 KB |
| 6471_Declaration of Authorship_EPL No 8325 in Omaruru District.pdf | 41.87 KB |
| 6471_ECC Old_EPL No 8325 in Omaruru District.pdf | 184.37 KB |
| 6471_Letter to EC_EPL No 8325 in Omaruru District.pdf | 161.46 KB |
| 6471_Map_EPL No 8325 in Omaruru District.pdf | 165.35 KB |
| 6471_Screening Notice_EPL No 8325 in Omaruru District.pdf | 58.47 KB |
| 6471_CV_EPL No 8325 in Omaruru District.pdf | 203.05 KB |
1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: o Activity 1(b) – Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The transmission and supply of electricity (i.e. powerlines) o Activity 8(5) - Water Resource Developments The construction of dams, reservoirs, levees and weirs o Activity 8(6) – Water Resource Developments The construction of domestic wastewater treatment plant and related pipelines o Activity 8(8) – Water Resource Developments Construction and other activities in water courses within flood lines (i.e.
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.
The proponent intends to continue with the establishment of lithium mining oprerations for both the local and international market.The proponent was granted an environmental clearance certificate in September 2022. The Environmental Regulations procedure (GN 30 of 2012) stipulates that no mining activities may be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate. The proposed prospecting activities are listed in the Environmental Management Act, 2007, (Act No.
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| 6388_Environmental QuestionnaireC_MC No 74839 at Otjomatemba_Opuwo.pdf | 1.31 MB |
| 6388_Proforma EC_MC No 74839 at Otjomatemba_Opuwo.pdf | 593.56 KB |
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.
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| 6445_Environmental Questionnaire_MC No 75924 to 75926 at Dobbelsberg_Karibib.pdf | 723.25 KB |
| 6445_Proforma EC_MC No 75924 to 75926 at Dobbelsberg_Karibib.pdf | 604.13 KB |
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| 6447_Environemtnal Questionnaire_MC No 71914 at Bamm Pos_Khorixas.pdf | 1.2 MB |
| 6447_Proforma EC_MC No 71914 at Bamm Pos_Khorixas.pdf | 403.99 KB |
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| 6449_Environmental Questionnaire_MC No 75137 to 75139 at Otjikukutu_Opuwo.pdf | 744.27 KB |
| 6449_Proforma EC_MC No 75137 to 75139 at Otjikukutu_Opuwo.pdf | 417.89 KB |
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 Activity 8.6 Water Resource Development - Construction of industrial and domestic wastewater treatment plants and related pipeline system.
The application is for the renewal of the ECC for The continued operation of the 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant and its associated 66 kV Powerline and Access Road next to the NamPower Substation at Okatope, Engoyi Village, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. The application is made to comply to the EMA Act No 7 of 2007, and its regulations of 2013.
The application is made for the ECC renewal of the continued operation of the NCF Energy 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant and its associated 66 kV Powerline and Access Road next to the NamPower Substation at Okatope, Engoyi Village, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. The application is made in order to comply with the EMA Act no7 of 2007, and its regulations of 2012.
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 an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the operation and maintenance of operation and maintenance of existing 220kv Walmund - Kuiseb and 132 Kuiseb - Walvis Bay 1 and 2 Transmission lines Including Kuiseb and Walmund Substations and other associated infrastructures in Erongo Region.
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 operation and maintenance of the Gerus Transmission Station. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for the Gerus Transmission Station to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The project at Epembe, Ohangwena Region, Namibia, involves the development of a new secondary school by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, designed to accommodate up to 600 learners, including a hostel and teacher housing, on a 20-hectare site located at 17°47'00"S, 16°27'00"E.
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| 5996_EMP_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 487.52 KB |
| 5996_EIA_EPL 9302 in Karas Region_2025.pdf | 1.32 MB |
| 5996_MME Notice_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 185.8 KB |
| 5996_Minutes_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 181.34 KB |
| 5996_Notice Bethanie Village Council_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 87.11 KB |
| 5996_Notice Regional Authority_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 57.79 KB |
| 5996_Proof of Consultation_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 872.87 KB |
| 5996_Map_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 48.55 KB |
| 5996_Screening Notice_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 73.9 KB |
| 5996_CV_EPL 9302 in Karas Region.pdf | 139.25 KB |