230208000963 - APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE TO CONTINUE WITH AN AUTHORISED LISTED ACTIVITY (QUARRY ACTIVITY) AT ML126, WALVIS BAY DISTRICT, ERONGO REGION.

1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which the initial Environmental Clearance was obtained during July 2014, which requires authorization in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act (No. 33 of 1992). 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Continuation of the mining (quarrying) for mineral dimension stone (i.e. granite) at ML126. 2.2 Location of Activity ML126 is located within the Walvis Bay District and the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency, situated within the southern parts of the Erongo Region. 2.3 Nature of Activity The activities undertaken at ML126 are mining (quarrying) of mining dimension stone (i.e. granite), which is a natural stone or rock that has been selected based on its colour, texture, pattern and surface finish, as per the market demand. 2.4 Scale and Scope of Activity The Project site consists of a site office, two mining quarry areas, three reject waste areas, three stock areas, a scrap yard (scrap machinery/metal), and staff accommodation in the form of sleeping quarters and ablution facilities.