Panaji (Goa) After much logjam with the State government and mining companies, the truck operators have finally agreed to commence the transportation of iron ore from the Codli mine of Sesa Goa Vedanta from tomorrow.

The transportation will commence on both the routes of Codli to Capxem and Codli to Amona, which was suspended on November 13 following agitation and stone pelting by the truckers.

The truck operators have agreed to the government rates that is  Rs 12.50 per tonne per km from 0 to 10 km and Rs 52 for diesel per litre, while for 11 to 20 km – Rs 12 and diesel Rs 52. Further, for 21 to 30 km – Rs 11.50 and diesel Rs 52.

 These rates will be applicable for the Codli mine to Capxem and Codli mine to Amona routes. 

The similar rates are expected to be implemented for all the mining routes across State, through a notification soon.

After initial delay, the mining season finally commenced in the State from November 1 with only ten mines commencing operation.