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Spotlight | DRC
Erik Prince wins key security contract from Chinese mining giant CNMC

Newly established in the DRC, the insurance subsidiary of Frontier Services Group, headed by private security magnate Erik Prince has won a contract from Chinese conglomerate CNMC, which has extensive interests in the Copperbelt. [...]

Published on 16/06/2020 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Erik Prince wins key security contract from Chinese-Congolese joint venture Sicomines

Private security magnate Erik Prince's Frontier Services Group has just landed a major contract to protect the assets of Sicomines. The big Sino-Congolese mines-for-infrastructure joint venture is currently facing strong public criticism, as well as some perimeter security problems.

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Erik Prince, head of Frontier Services Group.

Spotlight | Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe under threat of losing Copperbelt-Durban truck traffic

With congestion at the Beitbridge border post between Zimbabwe and South Africa recently worse than ever, the Kazungula Bridge between Zambia and Botswana has just been completed, opening up a new direct route between the Copperbelt and the port of Durban.

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In Focus | Africa, China
While waiting to do battle in Cabo Delgado, Erik Prince mints it in medevacs and mining services

Taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, the security contractor's Frontier Services Group has established itself in the highly profitable medical evacuation business as it continues to provide its traditional services to Chinese mining groups, particulary in the DRC.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 07.09.2020

American private security tycoon Erik Prince.

Spotlight | DRC
Gécamines lets CNMC spend millions rather than respect local content rules

CNMC has signed a deal with Gécamines whereby the Chinese mining giant will fork out $5m to avoid having to hire a local firm for the construction of its copper and cobalt mine Kambove, as required by Congolese law.

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Gécamines facilities at the Kambove copper mine (Haut-Katanga).

Spotlight | DRC, East Africa
Erik Prince turns increasingly towards Africa

Frontier Services Group, the private security company headed by former American special forces officer Erik Prince, has changed strategy. It is reallocating funds destined to fuel its growth in China and Pakistan to the DRC and Africa generally.

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The founder of Frontier Services Group (FSG) Erik Prince.

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Grandson of ex-governor of Belgian Congo plans new hydroelectric dam

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Heads roll in Lualaba as ERG penny-pinches over Metalkol compensation

An official working for the province of Lualaba has been suspended for having advised Kazakhstan's Eurasian Resources Group on the relocation of farmers affected by its Metalkol copper and cobalt project. The governorate got wind of the affair after complaints from the farmers about the low level of compensation paid by the mining group.

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Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Spotlight | DRC
Erik Prince wins key security contract from Chinese mining giant CNMC

DRC, Zambia
Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

East Africa, Kenya
Frontier Services Group becomes first choice for Chinese firms in Africa after DeWe takeover

DRC, Nigeria
Frontier Services Group, founded by Erik Prince, cashes in on Chinese mining and oil firms

DRC
Erik Prince wins key security contract from Chinese-Congolese joint venture Sicomines

Spotlight | Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe under threat of losing Copperbelt-Durban truck traffic

In Focus | Africa, China
While waiting to do battle in Cabo Delgado, Erik Prince mints it in medevacs and mining services

Spotlight | DRC
Gécamines lets CNMC spend millions rather than respect local content rules

Spotlight | DRC, East Africa
Erik Prince turns increasingly towards Africa

DRC
Grandson of ex-governor of Belgian Congo plans new hydroelectric dam

DRC
Heads roll in Lualaba as ERG penny-pinches over Metalkol compensation

DRC, Zambia
China's CNMC bids to become central player in Copperbelt

Spotlight | Africa, DRC
How Erik Prince is building his niche on the continent

DRC
With Lualaba Copper Smelter, CNMC takes early hold of ERG copper

Angola
Erik Prince drums up business for Frontier Services