TNN reported that three teams of the directorate of mines and geology constituted to check the quantity and grade of iron ore stacked at the jetties, descended on the jetties located in Curchorem and Sanvordem.

Sources said the teams inspected the stack of ore lying in five six jetties and will visit the rest of the jetties in this area. There are altogether 12 jetties in Curchorem and Sanvordem areas.

The details obtained by the teams will help the directorate of mines and geology to verify the data provided by the mining firms.

The teams comprised officials from the mines department, directorate of settlement and land records, Collectorate, forest department and Goa state pollution control board.

The mining companies have already submitted details of quantity and grade of iron ore extracted and lying in mining lease areas and jetties. The mining firms are likely to be allowed to export the ore only after the verification process is completed.

Source - Times News Network

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