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APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR EPL 3540 LOCATED IN THE AREA
BETWEEN OTAVI, and GROOTFONTEIN OTJOZONDJUPA REGION
CONSULTANT: PROPONENT
Mr. Ipeinge Mundjulu (BSC, MSc) Gazania Investments 9 (Pty)
Red-Dune Consulting CC P O Box 87100
P O Box 27623 Windhoek Eros
Cell: +264 81 147 7889 Windhoek
Proponent Gazania Investments 9 (Pty)
License Number EPL 3540
Location Between Otavi and Grootfontein ,15 Km North east of Grootfontein
Stage Final
Author Ipeinge E. Mundjulu
Aim RENEWAL of Environmental
Clearance Certificate
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Table of Contents Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................... 1
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ 2
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
2. Overview of the project .......................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1. Location .................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2. Exploration activities ................................................................................................ 5
2.1.3. Period 2011-2017 ...................................................................................................... 5
2.1.4. Period 2017-2019 ...................................................................................................... 6
3. The Environmental Management Plan.................................................................................... 7
3.1. Purpose of the EMP.......................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Compliance to the EMP ................................................................................................... 7
3.3. Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 7
3.3.1. Proponent .................................................................................................................. 7
3.3.2. Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) .............................................................. 8
3.3.3. Site Manager ............................................................................................................. 8
3.3.4. Employees ................................................................................................................. 8
3.4. Disciplinary Action .......................................................................................................... 8
3.4.1. Proponent .................................................................................................................. 8
3.4.2. Workers ..................................................................................................................... 8
4. The EMP Tables Mitigation Measure and Commitments ...................................................... 9
5. Conclusion and Recommendations ....................................................................................... 23
5.1. Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 23
5.2. Recommendations .......................................................................................................... 23
6. Reference .............................................................................................................................. 24
7. Appendixes ........................................................................................................................... 25
7.1. Previous and Current Environmental Clearance Certificate .......................................... 25
7.2. Curriculum of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner ........................................... 26
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. Location of EPL 3540 ................................................................................................. 4
List of Tables
Table 4-1 Field Mapping, Geophysical Surveys And Soil Sampling ............................................ 9
Table 4-2 Drill Site Establishment ............................................................................................... 12
Table 4-3. Drilling ........................................................................................................................ 14
Table 4-4. Relevant to All Exploration Activities........................................................................ 17
Table 4-5. Closure and Rehabilitation.......................................................................................... 20
ACRONYMS
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
DEA Department of Environmental Affairs
ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMA Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007)
EMP Environmental Management Plan
HIV Human Immune Virus
MET Ministry of Environment and Tourism
MME Ministry of Mines and Energy
RC Reverse Circulation
RDC Red-Dune Consulting CC
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Acknowledgements
The renewal of an Environmental Clearance Certificate follows an existing Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) that was approved by the approving authority. The EMP for the
Exclusive Prospecting License 3540 was developed by SLR Consulting Namibia. Red-Dune
consulting has reviewed the EMP for purposes of renewing the Environmental Clearance
Certificate as requested by Gazania Investment 9 Ltd. Red-Dune Consulting hereby acknowledge
the great work done by SLR Consulting. This document remains the property of Gazania
Investment 9 Pty Ltd and the Copyright, especially the EMP remains for SLR Consulting Company
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Executive Summary
Gazania Investments 9 (Pty) Ltd is a holder of the Exclusive Prospecting: License (EPL) 3540.
The EPL was granted in 2011, exploration is a listed activity under the Environmental
Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007) that may not be undertake without an Environmental
Clearance Certificate (ECC). The company was issued with an ECC in 2014. The following
exploration activities took place; Geological studies and field mapping, Soil surveys, Geophysical
surveys and Drilling (Reverse Circulation) between 2014 and 2017. The ECC was renewed in
January 2017 where bi-annual and rehabilitation reports report detailing undertaken activities were
submitted, which formed the basis of the ECC renewal.
For the period between 2017 to 2019 no exploration activities took place, hence the state of the
environments remained the same since the renewal of the ECC in 2017. Because of this, there were
no bi-annual reports produced. The renewed ECC is now due to expire in January 2020, hence the
company is hereby applying for the renewal of the ECC.
Exploration activities are not necessarily detrimental to the bio-physical environment because of
less evasive activities. The drilling holes shall be covered up, access road shall be restricted to the
existing roads if new roads are established to the target site, they shall be rehabilitated after use.
With adequate implementation of the EMP, the project operation would not have adverse impacts.
Water is a scarce resource in Namibia, the project is not expected to use significant amount of
water in a sense that, there would be no water abstraction. The area between Otavi and
Grootfontein area is rich in water resource, ground water in the area is found at 60m and drilling
is expected to intersect groundwater. Drilling of boreholes for water abstraction requires a permit
from Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF). In an event where the farm owner
would want a drill site to become a water borehole, all necessary permits should be obtained. At
this moment, all holes shall be filled up completely.
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1. Introduction
Gazania Investments 9 (Pty) Ltd was granted the Exclusive Prospecting License EPL 3540 as per
the Mineral Resource Act 1992 in September 2011 which valid until August 2021 (Appendix 7.1).
Exploration activity is a listed under Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007) (EMA),
that may not be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC). The company
was initially issued with an ECC in 2014 (Appendix 7.2). In accordance with EMA, the ECC is
valid for a period of three years and Section 56 of EMA provides for the renewal of the ECC. In
accordance with this provision, the ECC was renewed in 2017 and due to expire in January 2020
(Appendix 7.2). Accordingly, the company is hereby applying for the second renewal of the
Environmental Clearance for EPL 3540.
2. Overview of the project
2.1.1. Location
The EPL 3540 is located in the area between Otavi, Grootfontein and Tsumeb (Figure 1). The
western boundary is located at 19.63166667 S, 17.53694444 E and the eastern boundary at
19.70305556 S, 17.85000000 E. It covers several commercial farms, whose main land use is
agriculture, predominantly cattle farming.
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Figure 2-1. Location of EPL 3540
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2.1.2. Exploration activities
2.1.3. Period 2011-2017
Since the granting of the EPL in 2011, the following exploration activities took place between
2014 and 2016.
Geological studies and field mapping
o During this stage, various geological data for the area were collected from
different sources to analyses and study available information of the area.
Information are derived from aerial photo. These geological photos were studied
to generate target point where geochemical soil sampling were taken.
Soil surveys
o Soil survey was the process used to classify soil types and other soil properties in
target area which is used for geo-encoding. The collection of information of the
substrata, by air or ground, through sensors such as radar, magnetic and
electromagnetic to detect any mineralization in the area. This is a non-evasive
process that does not have impact on the environment.
Geophysical surveys
o Geophysical ground surveys used various method to gather geological information
such as magnetic and electromagnetics. Magnetic surveying measure local
magnetic field characteristic of the generated targets from geological mapping. This
activity was used to detect minerals that respond to magnetic field. It provided
information of a sub-surface area without physically opening the ground and is able
to detect metal ore in the ground. The activity was done from air and on ground.
On ground, a Magnetometer was carried by a person on the surveyed areas to collect
samples. While in aerial magnetic data was collected using a helicopter where the
Magnetometer is mounted and this was used on difficult terrain and on large
terrains. This activity does not pose significant impact to the environment
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Drilling (Reverse Circulation)
o Reverse Circulation drilling often referred to as ‘RC’ drilling uses rods (shafts) with
inner and outer tubes with drill bit attached to an air-filled interchanging piston
known as a hammer. The hammer produces drill cuttings that are returned to surface
inside the rods. RC drill are carried on drill rigs, which are mostly powerful heavy
truck. World over, RC drilling is the most preferred method because it is less costly
and produces liable materials that are free from contamination. In an arid place like
Namibia, RC Drilling would be advantageous because it does not require water for
rock drilling unlike Diamond core drilling that requires water for lubrication. Once
the proposed exploration has been concluded, the impacted sites will be
rehabilitated in accordance with the requirements of the EMP.
The Bi-annual report and rehabilitation repots of evasive activities that took place were submitted
to the Ministry of Environmental and Tourism and it was these reports which formed the basis of
the ECC renewal in January 2017.
2.1.4. Period 2017-2019
There were no exploration activities during the period of 2017 – 2019. The status of the
environment remains as it was reported during the period of 2011-2017. MET is in position of
these reports.
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3. The Environmental Management Plan
3.1. Purpose of the EMP
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a risk strategy that contains logical framework,
monitoring programme, mitigation measures, and management control strategies to minimize
environmental impacts. It further stipulates the roles and responsibility of persons involved in the
project. These strategies are developed to reduce the levels of impacts for the projects.
3.2. Compliance to the EMP
This EMP is a legally binding document as given under the provisions of the Environmental
Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007). The proponent and its contractors must adhere to
the framework of this document.
3.3. Roles and Responsibilities
3.3.1. Proponent
The proponent, shall take overall responsibility for proper implementation of the EMP. It remains
the responsibility of the proponent to appoint key personnel for the implementation of the EMP.
The proponent must therefore;
Appoint a site Manager;
Ensure employees understand the guidelines of the EMP;
Ensure the EMP is well explain to Contractors;
Ensure safer working environment;
Provide workers with Personal Protective Clothing;
Ensure the environment is protected and;
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In events where the proponent hires or subcontract contractors for the job, the proponent must
ensure that the contractor is in position to execute the mandate of the EMP;
3.3.2. Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO)
Compliance to EMP is enforce by the environmental inspector as provided for under
Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) (EMA). Hence the Environmental Compliance
Officer (ECO) is an individual appointed as an environmental inspector under EMA. Depending
on his/her work schedule, the ECO shall visit the site at any time for environmental inspection and
monitoring.
3.3.3. Site Manager
The Site Manager (SM) represents the proponent on site. He/she shall be responsible for daily
activities in ensuring environmental protection. All communication with regard to the
implementation of EMP must be channeled through the SM.
3.3.4. Employees
It shall be responsibility of employees to adhere to the provision of EMP. At all times when on
site, employees are expected to ensure their safety by wearing personal protective equipment
clothing, report worn out PPE and request for replacement.
3.4. Disciplinary Action
3.4.1. Proponent
The EMP is a legally binding document, non-compliance to the EMP is punishable upon
conviction under EMA. Amongst others, legal action, fines and suspension of work or both.
3.4.2. Workers
Workers found contravening the EMP must be disciplined by the proponent such as written
warning
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4. The EMP Tables Mitigation Measure and Commitments
This EMP table is not altered as provided from the proponent. The EMP was developed by SLR Consulting. Red-Dune reviewed the EMP and the
gaps /comments are provided in red.
Table 4-1 Field Mapping, Geophysical Surveys And Soil Sampling
Activity Potential Impact
Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan Frequency Responsible
Parties
Air survey Noise Discuss flight plans and schedule with land owners prior to air
surveys.
Avoid residences, game and livestock enclosures where possible.
Prior to
air
surveys
Project Manager
Pilots
Ground survey,
mapping and soil
sampling
Socio-
economic
Honour agreements set out in the site-access contracts
Consult and provide feedback regarding activities on the
individual properties
Provide contact details to a designated Gazania Investment
person, who will serve as liaison between landowners and the
exploration teams
Land owners to be provided with a list of all people working on
site
All staff operating on site will be provided with identification
and proof that they are working for the applicant
Ensure gates are closed after entry and exit.
Duration
of
mapping
and
surveying
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activity Potential Impact
Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan Frequency Responsible
Parties
Biodiversity The footprint of the area to be disturbed for surveying/mapping
and for providing access to survey sites will be minimised as far
as is practically possible.
Gazania Investment will implement a zero tolerance policy with
regards to the killing or collecting of any biodiversity. This
applies to people directly employed by Gazania Investment as
well as any contractors working on their behalf.
Employees and contractors will be shown the value of
biodiversity and the need to conserve the species and systems that
occur within the project area.
No open fires will be permitted on site.
Speed limits will be enforced so as to prevent road kills.
Permits will be required for the removal of protected tree species.
Duration
of
mapping
and
surveying
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Air quality Vehicle speeds will be limited to 40km/h on access routes to limit
dust.
Duration
of
mapping
and
surveying
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activity Potential Impact
Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan Frequency Responsible
Parties
Heritage In the event that archaeological resources are discovered, a
chance find emergency procedure will be implemented which
includes the following:
All work at the find will be stopped to prevent damage;
An appropriate heritage specialist will be appointed to assess
the find and related impacts; and
Permitting applications will be made to the necessary
authorities, if required.
In the event that any graves are discovered during the
exploration activities, these will be avoided and preserved as
a first priority. If damage is unavoidable, prior to damaging
or destroying any identified graves, permission for the
exhumation and relocation of graves must be obtained from
the relevant descendants (if known) and the relevant local
and provincial authorities
Duration
of
mapping
and
surveying
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Table 4-2 Drill Site Establishment
Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
- Access the drill site
using a new access
track where
necessary
- Set-up drilling
machine with drip
trays and
groundsheets
- Strip vegetation
and topsoil (up to
300mm where
available)
- Temporarily store
topsoil adjacent to
drill site
- Set-up ablution
Air quality –
dust and
gaseous
emissions
The movement of drilling related vehicles on the unpaved
access track will be on a small scale
Vehicle speeds will be limited to 30km/h on site
Vehicles and the drilling rig will be maintained in good
working order
Minimize new access route development (routes to be
approved by land owners prior to development)
On-going Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Noise Vehicles will travel maximum 30 km/hour near
houses/settlements
Ongoing Project Manager
Site supervisor
Biodiversity Refer to biodiversity management measures relating to
ground surveying, mapping and sampling (Table 4-1).
Honour agreements set out in the site-access contracts,
specifically relating to the areas utilized for game and
livestock farming. Special consideration should be given to
the sensitive hunting season.
Ongoing Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
facilities
- Set-up fuel and
lubricants storage
area
- Waste management
Provide appropriate toilet facilities for the exploration
workers on the site or agree with landowner to use certain
facilities on the farm.
Land use Access agreements to be prepared and approved prior to drill
site establishment.
The footprint of the area to be disturbed will be minimised as
far as is practically possible.
Areas used as laydown areas are to be raked and/or ploughed
to encourage re- vegetation
Agree on relevant compensation with land-owners where
land uses are impacted
Ongoing Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Heritage Refer to heritage management measures relating to ground
surveying, mapping and sampling (Table 4-1)
Ongoing Project Manager
Site supervisor
Socio-economic Refer to socio-economic management measures relating to
ground surveying, mapping and sampling (Table 4-1)
Ongoing Project Manager
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Table 4-3. Drilling
Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
- Drill borehole
- Contain all
drilling water in
the sump and
allow to settle
- Log the drill core
and place on core
trays
- Maintain ablution
facilities
Contamination
of
soil/Hydrocarbo
n spillages
In all areas where there is storage of hazardous substances
(i.e. hydrocarbons), there will be containment of spillages on
impermeable floors and bunded trays that can contain 110%
of the volume of the hazardous substances.
All refueling and any maintenance of vehicles will take place
on impermeable surfaces.
Pollution will be prevented through basic infrastructure
design and through maintenance of equipment.
Spill kits will be readily available on site. Employees and/or
contractors will be shown to use the spill kits to enable
containment and remediation of pollution incidents.
Environmental awareness training of contractor
Gazania Investment will establish environmental awareness
in employees and contractors
On-going
for all
drilling
activities
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
A PVC lined sump will be used for collection of oils and silt
contained in the drilling water
Any spills will be contained and cleaned up immediately
Non-toxic and biodegradable drilling lubricant will be used
Groundwater
contamination
Refer to management measures relating to contamination of
soils.
Licenses in terms of the Water Resource Management Act
(Act No. 11 of 2013) will be obtained for all drilled holes
(not just boreholes).
Provide appropriate toilet facilities for the exploration
workers on the site or agree with landowner to use certain
facilities on the farm.
On-going
for all
drilling
activities
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Air quality
deterioration
Vehicle speeds will be limited to 40km/h on access routes to
limit dust.
The movement of drilling related vehicles on unpaved access
track will be on a small scale.
Water sprays can be used around the lay-down area when a
drill-site is located
On-going
for all
drilling
activities
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
near settlements (or sensitive land-use areas, i.e. horticultural
areas).
Noise generation Drilling will only be conducted during the day when drill
sites are located close to inhabited homesteads.
Drilling plans and schedules will be discussed and agreed
upon with land owners prior to initiation.
Vehicles will travel maximum 30 km/hour near
houses/settlements.
On-going
for all
drilling
activities
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Land use Refer to land use management measures relating to drill site
establishment (Table 4-2)
On-going
for all
drilling
activities
Project Manager
Site supervisor
Water abstraction Groundwater
quantity
Water use licenses in terms of the Water Resource
Management Act (Act No. 11 of 2013) will be obtained for
all boreholes.
Water levels will be measured prior to abstraction, during
abstraction (daily) and after completion. Levels will be
reported to land owners.
On-going
for all
drilling
activities
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
Should water be reached during drilling the landowners will
be informed. Should the landowners wish it; the holes will
be cased and left for use by the farmers (liability relating to
the boreholes will then be transferred to the landowners).
Table 4-4. Relevant to All Exploration Activities
Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
All exploration
activities
Social –
provision of
toilet facilities
and other
Socio
Economic
Impacts
(Employment,
Alcohol and
Drug Abuse,
Provide appropriate toilet facilities for the exploration
workers on the site or agree with landowner to use certain
facilities on the farm.
Employment
Recruit locals for unskilled labour
Where possible, procure materials from local suppliers
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Ban the use of alcohol and drugs at work place
On-going
for all
exploration
activities
Project Manager
Site supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
HIV and AID Teach employees about dangers alcohol and substance
abuse
All employees must be screen with the breathalyser to
avoid intoxicated personnel on site
HIV and AIDS
Provide HIV / AIDS awareness at induction
Avail Condoms at the mine site
Waste
Management
Waste generated will be handled in accordance with the
contract signed with the landowner.
Suitable receptacles for waste disposal will be provided at
appropriate locations on site. These receptacles will be clearly
marked for different waste types.
Employees and contractors will be shown the importance of
correct waste disposal as well as waste minimization and
recycling.
Waste will be removed from site and disposed of at a suitable
licensed waste disposal facility.
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
Hazardous waste (including hydrocarbon contaminated
material/soil) will be disposed of at a licensed hazardous
waste disposal facility.
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Table 4-5. Closure and Rehabilitation
Activities Potential
Impact
Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
General closure
activities:
- Close drill holes
(unless otherwise
agreed with farmers)
- Remove water from
the sump and drip
trays
- Remove oils and silt
from drip trays and
store until disposal to
permitted hazardous
landfill site
- Backfill the sump
once it has dried out
(dome to allow for
Groundwater
and
surface
water
contaminat
ion
In all areas where there is storage of hazardous substances
(i.e. hydrocarbons),
There will be containment of spillages on impermeable floors
and bunded trays that can contain 110% of the volume of the
hazardous substances.
All refueling and any maintenance of vehicles will take place
on impermeable surfaces.
Pollution will be prevented through basic infrastructure
design and through maintenance of equipment.
Spill kits will be readily available on site. Employees and/or
contractors will be shown how to use the spill kits to enable
containment and remediation of pollution incidents.
Any spills will be contained and cleaned up immediately
Once- Closure
of
drill site
Project Manager
Site supervisor
Noise pollution Vehicles will travel maximum 30 km/hour near
houses/settlements.
On-going Project Manager
Site supervisor
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Activities Potential
Impact
Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
subsidence) and plug
borehole (unless an
agreement is in place
with landowner for
alternative uses)
- Move drill core trays,
ablution facilities,
water bowser, stores
and drill rig from the
site
- Dispose of any general
waste to a permitted
landfill site
- Remove temporary
fencing
- Rip and plough
compacted areas
Contaminati
on of soils
Refer to management measures relating to contamination of
water
On-going
and
closure
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Air
quality
deteriorati
on
Vehicle speeds will be limited to 40km/h on access routes to
limit dust.
The movement of drilling related vehicles on unpaved access
track will be on a small scale.
On-going Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Soil erosion Impacted footprints are to be raked and/or ploughed to
encourage re- vegetation
Access routes will be ripped unless the land owners wish for
them to remain.
A monitoring program will be implemented to establish re-
vegetation progress
Agree on relevant compensation with land-owners where
land used for hunting
purposes is impacted
Starts at
closure,
continues for
a pre-
determined
time (as
stated in
agreements)
Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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Activities Potential
Impact
Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible
Parties
- Replace topsoil over
disturbed area
- Rehabilitate access
track by ripping
- GPS marker to
identify
- drill site
Waste
management
Decommission ablution facilities
Ensure that all waste generated during activities is removed
from the site and
disposed of appropriately
Once off Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
Land use Land owners will be invited to carry out site inspections
following rehabilitation in order to ensure that it has been
carried out suitably.
Post-closure Project
Manager
Site
supervisor
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5. Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1. Conclusion
The following are points of consideration;
The review of the Environmental Management Plan found it be adequate, practical and
efficient towards the improvement of environmental sustainability;
No exploration activities took place between the period of 2017 and 2019;
The ECC is due for renewal in January 2020;
In accordance to the submitted bi-annual report in 2017, there were no red-flags or
complaints from farmers about environmental performance;
With adequate implementation of the EMP, the project is not expected to pose harm to
the environment.
5.2. Recommendations
It is recommended to the approving authority to approve the renewal of the
Environmental Clearance Certificate.
It is further recommended to the approving authority conduct site inspection of site,
especially the drilled site and establish cordial relationship with farmers’ associations
whom are crucial at monitoring the exploration activities in order to ensure compliance to
the law and the EMP.
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6. Reference
Dr. Martin Pickford and Dr Brigitte Denut 2010., Memoir 21 Karst Geology and
Palaeobiology of Northern Namibia, Ministry of Mines and Energy Geological Survey
of Namibia
Enviro Dynamics 2014., Environmental Assessment for the exploration of base metals on
exclusive prospecting licenses 5606, 4934, 5712 & 5713), Kavango East Region,
Namibia.
Greg Christelis and Wilhelm Struckmeier 2011., Groundwater in Namibia; An Explanation
to the Hydrogeological Map, Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry
J.E. Misiewicz 1988., The Geology and Metallogeny of the Otavi Mountain land, Damara
Orogen, Swa/Namibia, with particular reference to the Berg Aukas zn·pb-v Deposit - A
Model of Ore Genesis
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7. Appendixes
7.1. Previous and Current Environmental Clearance Certificate
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7.2. Curriculum of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Master of Science Degree International Fisheries Management, TROMSO, NORWAY
Bachelor of Science Degree Natural Resource: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, UNAM
CURRICULUM VITAE FOR IPEINGE E. MUNDJULU
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First names: Ipeinge Etuwete
Surname: Mundjulu
Identity Number: 840805 1009 8
Citizenship: Namibian
Membership in Professional Bodies: None (There is no established existing Regulatory Body for
Environmental Practitioners under any Act of Parliament in
Namibia).
EDUCATION / ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Year: Institution/school Qualification obtained
2018 -2018 Center of Environment Institute Certificate, Environmental
(India) Management and its Compliances in Mine
2017-2017 Center of Environment Institute Certificate of Mining Inspection and
(India) Compliance Assurance
2007-2009 University of Tromsø Master of Science Degree, International Fishery
(Norway) Management
2003-2006: University of Namibia Bachelor of Science Degree, Natural Resources;
Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
2001-2002: Oshakati Senior Secondary School Grade 12 IGCSE certificate
1997-2000: Oshatotwa combined school Grade 10 JSC certificate
1990-1996: John Shekudja combined school Primary education
EMPLOYMENT RECORD;
Period Institution Position Core Functions
Nov 2018-
Todate
Red-Dune
Consulting CC
Director and
Lead Consultant
Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment
and Developing Environmental Management
Plans
Environmental Inspections and Auditing
Natural Resource Management
CURRICULUM VITAE FOR IPEINGE E. MUNDJULU
Master of Science Degree International Fisheries Management
Bachelor of Science Degree Natural Resource: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Period Institution Position Core Functions
01 August 2016-
November 2018
Ministry of
Environment
and Tourism
Senior
Conservation
Scientist (DEA)
Reviewing of Environmental Impact Assessment
and Environmental Management Plans Reports
Make Recommendations to Environmental
Commissioner for the issuing of the
Environmental Clearance Certificates
Carrying out Environmental Inspections at new
and old development sites around the country
Raising awareness on the implementation and
procedures of the Environmental Management
Act 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) to various
Institutions.
Technical Person for Sand Mining in the Country
Member of the technical committee that
developed the National Solid Waste
Management Strategy.
01 July 2012 –
30 July 2016
01 Jan 2010 –
29 June 2012
Ministry of
Fisheries and
Marine
Resources
Senior Fisheries
Biologist
Fisheries
Biologist
Technical Focal Person for the review of
Environmental Impact Assessment under which
the Ministry of Fisheries is a Competent
Authority. Amongst the reviewed EIA project;
- EIA Application for Namibian Phosphate
Project
- EIA Application for various Oil and Gas
Offshore prospecting
- EIA Application for Desert Rose Project
- EIA Application for the Proposed Cape
Cross Salt Project
- EIA Application for Solar Power at Henties
Bay etc.
Research
Supervised scientific sampling programs
Supervised research onboard the vessel for
Sardine survey
Prepare and present research findings for in-
house reports and discussions and for scientific
publications and presentations.
Present research findings for in-house
discussions and to the Marine Advisory Council
as was as Ministerial Management and to the
small pelagic Industry.
Participate in relevant regional and international
research initiatives
CURRICULUM VITAE FOR IPEINGE E. MUNDJULU
Master of Science Degree International Fisheries Management
Bachelor of Science Degree Natural Resource: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Period Institution Position Core Functions
Conduct in-house training for technical staff
within the section
02 Apr 2007-
31 July 2007
Walvis Bay Salt
Refiners
Oyster
Supervisor
In charge of oyster farm administration such as
employees leave and Overtime claims
On Job Training
Dec 2005-Feb
2006
Namsov Fishing
Company
Student
(Onboard the
Vessel)
Sorting of Fish on conveyer belts and Fish
packaging
Biological data collection and analysis
Dec 2004-Feb
2005
Seagull Abalone
Farm (Lüderitz)
Student Management of Aquaculture operation
CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE
Period Institution Position Assignments
Nov 2018-
todate
Red-Dune
Consulting CC
Lead Consultant 1. Environmental Impact Assessment and
Environmental Management Plan for UNAM’s
proposed Solar Powered Desalination Plant at Sam
Nuyoma Campus, Henties Bay Campus (March
2. Environmental Management Plan for the Brick
Making at Epalela
3. Environmental Management Plant for the Seal
Processing Factory at Henties Bay
4. Development Environmental Management Plan and
Decommissioning Plan of existing Waste Disposal
site (C2 – Waste Disposal site) (UNAM Neudamm
Campus)
5. Development of Environmental Management Plan
Experimental Farming Waste Disposal site (UNAM
Neudamm Campus)
6. Development of Environmental Management Plan
for the Incinerator (UNAM Neudamm Campus)
7. Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment and
develop an Environmental Management Plan for the
New Waste Disposal Site (UNAM Neudamm
Campus)
8. Development of an Environmental Management Plan
for the Sewerage water treatment (Sewerage pond)
(UNAM Neudamm Campus)
9. Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment and
develop an Environmental Management Plan for the
New Waste Disposal Site for Eenhana Town Council
10. Development of Environmental Management Plan
CURRICULUM VITAE FOR IPEINGE E. MUNDJULU
Master of Science Degree International Fisheries Management
Bachelor of Science Degree Natural Resource: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Period Institution Position Assignments
and Decommissioning Plan of existing Waste
Disposal site for Eenhana Town Council
11. Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment and
develop an Environmental Management Plan for the
New Waste Disposal Site for Eenhana Town Council
12. Development of an Environmental Management Plan
and Rehabilitation plan of existing gravel burrow pits
for Eenhana Town Council
13. Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment and
develop an Environmental Management Plan for
Sand Mining Site for Eenhana Town Council
LANGUAGES
Language Speak Write Read
Oshiwambo Excellent
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Afrikaans Good Fair Fair
REFERENCES
Mr. Teofilus Nghitila,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
Ministry of Environment and Tourism,
Tel: +264 61 284 2111,
Email. [email protected]
Mrs. Graca D’Almeida,
DIRECTOR;
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine
Resources Resource Management,
Tel: +264 61 2053911,
Email: Graca.D'[email protected]
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me,
my qualification, and experience.
Signature of Consultant
Full Name of Consultant: MUNDJULU IPEINGE ETUWETE