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 View of a potential site for initial base of operations along the coast of Ghana. Land acquisition was the focus of this trip where several properties were analyzed for their aggregate processing potential.
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Paul Hartnett conducted thorough site investigations to be used in site plan design.
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Sugumi Tanaka carried out the social and cultural research of the sites and their surrounding areas in Ghana.
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Local aggregate markets were studied. Block manufacturing has become more automated over the last two years in Ghana to supply the large demand for cement blocks.
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Simple solid blocks are giving way to more modern block designs as quality improves. Note the colored and patterned cement slabs in the background and aggregate-based roof tiles below.
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In front of the Chief's house, children gather around the curious "Obruni" (white man).
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At the "Pay Post" after a hard day's work, local workers discuss their accomplishments and receive a fair wage. |
| Photos © Ian W. Duff & Marine Mining Corp. 2003 | |
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