Namibia: Industry Enlists Namandje in Anti-Phosphate Fight ...Our Ocean Isn't for Sale, Says Ar

Namibia: Industry Enlists Namandje in Anti-Phosphate Fight ...Our Ocean Isn't for Sale, Says Ar

Walvis Bay -- The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has challenged the environmental commissioner over purported inconsistencies and a lack of transparency surrounding the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) granted to Namibia Marine Phosphate (NMP).

Environmental clearance granted for Sandpiper marine phosphate project – Windhoek Observer

Staff Writer Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) has received an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for Mining Licence 170 and its Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, although the company says the approval does not allow mining to begin immediately. NMP said Namibia’s Environmental Commissioner notified the company that the application for the ECC had been approved. The certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue. The decision…

Katti’s Sandpiper phosphate clearance upsets conservationists, politicians

Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti’s Namibia Marine Phosphate has received the greenlight for its controversial Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, with political parties and conservationists raising concerns over the decision. The environmental commissioner in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism issued an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) on 5 August, which will be valid until 5 August 2029. It covers the proposed Sandpiper…