n ECC is our legally binding commitment
to the Namibian Government that
we adhere to the Environmental Impact
Assessments (EIAs) regulations for the Etango
Uranium Project, which includes relevant public
and stakeholder consultation. Each ECC is
valid for three years after which it needs to be
renewed.
Since 2012 Bannerman Mining Resources
Namibia has conducted a number of EIAs
relating to the Etango Uranium Project. The
main EIA dealt with the activities of the Etango
Mine, while various other EIAs were carried out
for Linear Infrastructure Project, Demonstration
(Pilot) Plant, Grid Power Supply, New Water
Pipeline and Temporary Water Pipeline over the
years.
The Directorate of Environmental Affairs of the
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
(DEA:MEFT) reviewed and approved these EIAs
and issued the related ECCs.
According to Gavin Chamberlain, CEO of
Bannerman Energy, “through regular positive
results in our bi-annual audits we have
removed any uncertainty with regards to
ongoing renewals of ECCs”.
Alexandra Speiser (below), Director at
A. Speiser Environmental Consultants,
who has conducted the various EIAs says:
“During the three-year period of the ECCs,
bi-annual audits are carried out, assessing
the implementation and adherence of the
environmental and social commitments
and mitigation measures stated in the
Environmental Management Plans (EMPs)
that are compiled as part of the EIAs.
“In addition, significant changes to any
project for which the ECC was granted,
might trigger the need for an amendment
application to ensure that all ‘new’ activities
and potential impacts are properly
addressed.”
Project update
BANNERMAN ENERGY | DEC 2024
Roads being constructed on site and
compacted.
The bulk earthworks construction
contractors’ camp is now complete.
An aerial view of the progress on site.
ANOTHER ECC
RENEWAL ACHIEVED
We have another Environmental Clearance
Certificate (ECC) renewal in the bag.
The next environmental step
Cooperative Bulk Handling Terminal (Pty) Ltd (CBHT),
Cooperative Bulk Handling Terminal (Pty) Ltd (CBHT),
part of the Bannerman Energy group of companies, has
part of the Bannerman Energy group of companies, has
appointed A. Speiser Environmental Consultants to conduct
appointed A. Speiser Environmental Consultants to conduct
the EIA for the construction and operation of the sulphuric
the EIA for the construction and operation of the sulphuric
acid storage and handling facilities at the port of Walvis Bay
acid storage and handling facilities at the port of Walvis Bay
and the transport of sulphuric acid to the Etango Mine.
and the transport of sulphuric acid to the Etango Mine.