The Republic gains its wealth
from the mines of Reschora and Kelcestre. These are rich not only in
gold, silver and platinum, but also in less familiar metals such as
iridium, osmium and yttrium. A naturally occurring metallic alloy, evragar
(evrekhar), of a shining red hue, is unique to Rockall. Other economic
minerals include coal and anthracite (principally from Pavonara and
Vragansarat) and iron ores. However, Rockall is without petroleum or
natural gas. However hydroelectricity is widely exploited, for domestic
and industrial use.
Agriculture and forestry
are widely practiced, with fisheries
on the northeast coast and among the southern islands between Greater
Rockall and Lesser Rockall (Vragansarat). Local industries are encouraged;
the rights of towns or regions to produce particular goods being jealously
preserved. For example, in the Eslevat (Principality) of Sandastre,
Argray specializes in working in horn, Petelzega in glassmaking, Varessa
Navad produces purple dyes from shellfish and Halésowan is renowned
for the mounting and etching of precious stones, for use in decoration
or as currency. However, manufactured goods are not exported.