Rumors about Nagariel being rich with gold mines and gemstone mines have always circulated, and many believe that these mineral deposits indeed exist, even though there has been no formal authoritative survey report so far.
The reasons preventing people from discovering and exploiting these mineral resources are many, with the most important being the non-cooperative attitude of Nagariel's officials, which has dissuaded many from pursuing this idea.
Developing mineral resources is not something that can be done casually with a mere "I'm here" declaration. From early large-scale exploration, to discovery, to mining, transportation, local smelting, and ultimately international shipping through ports, almost every stage requires the cooperation of the local government.
