240902004629 - Application for the Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) No. 01303 for the Proposed and Ongoing Exploration / Prospecting Activities in the Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 5282, Omaruru/ Khorixas / Outjo Districts, Erongo/Kune

The Proponent (Mitten Minerals Exploration (Pty) Ltd) is applying for the renewal of the ECC No. 01303 in order to continue with proposed and ongoing minerals prospecting activities with special focus on base and rare metals, industrial minerals, and precious metals. The proposed and ongoing exploration programme covers the following activities: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (no fieldwork undertaken). (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based mapping and sampling activities (Subject to the positive results of (i). (iii) Initial local field-based mapping and sampling activities (Subject to the positive results of (i) and (ii) above). (iv) Detailed local field-based activities such as local geological mapping, geochemical mapping, and sampling, trenching, and drilling of closely spaced boreholes and bulk sampling (Subject to the positive results of (i) - (iii) above). (v) Prefeasibility and feasibility studies (Subject to the positive results of (i) and (iv) above). The extent of the field-based support and logistical activities is dependent on the scale of exploration activities being undertaken. The exploration activities have always been supported by existing tracks and campsites / farmstead as well as existing accommodation in the local area as may be applicable. In the absences of existing tracks, the field team did create such new tracks with the permission of the landowner/s and depending on the scale of exploration. In the absences of existing suitable campsite / farmstead, a temporary camp site was setup at suitable locations in line with the EMP provisions within the EPL area. The size of the exploration camp has always been of a very limited footprint.