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MLL721S - Mine Laws and Licenses 323 - 1st Opp - Nov 2022 |
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nAm I BI A u n IVE RS ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND PROCESSENGINEERING
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MINING ENGINEERING
QUALIFICATION CODE: 0SBMIN
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: MLL721S
COURSE NAME: MINE LAWS AND LICENCES323
SESSION: NOV 2022
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER{S}
FIRST OPPORTUNITY QUESTION PAPER
Mr. Privilege Shava
MODERATOR:
Dr. Mallikarjun Pillalamarry
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Marks for each questions are indicated at the end of each question.
4. Please ensure that your writing is legible, neat and presentable.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Examination paper.
2. Scientific Calculator.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES {Including this front page)
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Question 1 [25 marks]
a) An international mining company intends to apply for an Exclusive Prospecting Licence
{EPL) in Namibia. Due to administrative limitations, the company decided to appoint a
proxy to be responsible for its commercial interests in Namibia. You have been
appointed as the company's proxy and you are required to obtain an EPL for the
company. Provide a brief outline to the corporate office of the company on the legal
provisions, requirements, and granted rights of an EPLin Namibia.
[10]
b) Outline to the company any three additional licenses as provided in the Minerals Act
of Namibia of 1992, focusing on the requirements, conditions, and rights granted. [15]
Question 2 [25 marks]
a) Namibia is a country of diverse natural resources, biological and ecological diversity.
This brings the need to preserve protected areas in Namibia. The National Policy on
Prospecting and Mining in Protected areas addresses some of these concerns.
I. Explain in your own terms, what you understand by the term
"Protected Areas" and provide appropriate examples.
[5]
II. Discuss the guiding principles behind the National Policy on Prospecting
and Mining in Protected Areas.
[8]
Ill. The policy was jointly developed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy,
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism, and other international
bodies. Discuss the challenges of joint formulation of policies as well as
the joint implementation of policies between and amongst government
ministries.
[8]
b) Outline any four (4) objectives of the policy in a).
[4]
Question 3 [25 marks]
a) Discuss the Diamond Act No.13 of 1999, focusing on its purpose and objectives. [10]
b) Outline the prerequisites for obtaining the Environmental Clearance Certificate. [10]
c) Explain your understanding of the term "Social Licence to Operate" (SLO) and explain
its importance.
[5]
Question 4 [25 marks]
a) Provide a summary of the Namibia Minerals Policy, focusing on the ability of the policy
to satisfy the developmental aspirations of the people of Namibia as well as economic
growth and prosperity.
[15]
b) Explain and discuss the importance of the Environmental Management System (EMS)
in the mining operation.
[10]
--End of Examination Paper--
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