D.M.O.E.C.

The Dwarven Mining Operations and Exploration Committee (D.M.O.E.C.) is a non-government administrative body headquartered in Port Assurance. They currently monopolize the gem and ore trade within Åblia. The few competitors that have arisen are generally driven away by native fauna and druids due to their methods of rock blasting and, to a lesser extent, clearcutting.

Mining Methods
The methods of the D.M.O.E.C. are ancient dwarven methods, and none but full dwarves may partake in or learn them. However, several things are certain:
 * Their methods do not destroy the surrounding areas like other types of mining.
 * Yield is 95%, in that of all valued materials 95% are still utilizable after extraction. The closest rivaling method is that of the gnomes, offering 80% yield.
 * Ores and precious minerals/gems are perfectly separated during the process.