250227005457 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 10173, Opuwo Magisterial District, Kunene Region, Republic of Namibia

Purpose of the ECC for EPL 10173 The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is a mandatory requirement for Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 10173, held by Frampton Investment CC. It ensures that prospecting activities in the Kunene Region, Opuwo Magisterial District, comply with environmental regulations and are conducted responsibly. Key Purposes of the ECC Authorization of Prospecting Activities: The ECC formally permits Frampton Investment CC to conduct prospecting activities, including drilling, trenching, and sampling, within the 19,680.7221-hectare area. Environmental Impact Mitigation: Assesses and mitigates impacts such as: Land Disturbance: Soil erosion, habitat loss. Water Resources: Contamination, sedimentation. Biodiversity: Impacts on flora and fauna. Air Quality and Noise: Dust and noise from machinery. Social Impact Management: Addresses impacts on local communities, including livelihoods and cultural heritage, through stakeholder engagement and mitigation measures. Legal Compliance: Ensures compliance with the Environmental Management Act (EMA) of 2007 and Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act, 1992. Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrates that the project has been assessed and approved, building trust with local communities, government agencies, and investors. Project Viability: The ECC is a prerequisite for obtaining other approvals (e.g., mining licenses) and ensures the project can proceed legally and sustainably. Conclusion The ECC is essential for advancing EPL 10173 while ensuring environmental protection, social responsibility, and regulatory compliance. Contact: Erongo Consulting Group: info@erongoconsultinggroup.co.za | +264 81 878 6676 Frampton Investment CC: framptoninvestments@gmail.com | +264 812266 882

Commenting of the public on this project will expire at 12h00 on the 2025-07-16

Projects Documents

• Scoping Report
• EMP
• Consent letter or support doc from relevant Authority
• Proof of Consultation (Minutes, Newspaper adverts, etc)
• Confirmation of screening notice received (through email) in terms of assessment procedures (Section 35 (1)(a)(b) of the Environmental Management Act, No 7 of 2007)
• Preliminary Site Map with coordinates (decimal degrees) and a Legend
• CV of Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
• Consent from the National Heritage Council for protection of archaeological artefacts, paleontological and rare geological specimens, meteorites and any other object which holds cultural significance
• Consent or proof of consultation from Conservancy Management
• Declaration for the Submission of Assessment Reports and other Support Documents (upload Declaration Form from www.eia.meft.gov.na (downloads)

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