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Old 11-11-2009, 04:33 PM
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ill be starting my new job out in the gold/diamond mines of ghana mid january just wondering if anyone has any experiance of working or living out there?

cheers nic
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can i ask how you find a job like that?
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couple of boys i no work out there and make mega money!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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see the world cup,oops sorry scotland are out!!
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It will be hot and sunny but not in a sun tan like thing.

I have an article somewhere regarding Diamond mines and the H+S risks that the contractors put the locals through
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I worked in Bradford for a week on contract once. That was hell. Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by nickywarwick
ill be starting my new job out in the gold/diamond mines of ghana mid january just wondering if anyone has any experiance of working or living out there?

cheers nic
We do the engines for the mine trucks and 360,s out there 38 to 91 ltrs , from what ive herd from service the place is riddled with aids and gun crime is pretty rife even in the middle of no wear, they will chop u in 2 for a slice of bread. be carefull and trust 0 .
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packman: cheers very re-assuring lol, ill be loking after 50 odd brand new volvo mine equiptment ie: dump truck's, 360's, grader's, back loader's etc.

kosman: a friend of my family is high up in volvo construction world wide & i got 1st offer of the job =)

& yeah the moneys not to bad either

cheers nic
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Good luck mate i hope you enjoy it fella.
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A good mate of mine was born there and moved here when he was 14, said its a fucking dangerous place to live dont think hed go back
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