The White Hand who captured Mate Isernore have begun working the mine for its resources. Those of lower rank seem to be responsible for the majority of the labour.
The leaders of the White Hand group have relegated the mining duties to the lower ranking soldiers. The Dunlendings, being of the lowest rank, seem responsible for most of the manual labour. The Orc warriors are aiding their efforts or performing guard duty.
Mate Isernore was once a mine owned by Gifemund, but was conquered by a group of White Hand from Madh-fushaum.
The Dunlendings, being of the lowest rank, seem responsible for most of the manual labour. The Orc warriors are aiding their efforts or performing guard duty.
The workers are defeated and the mining operations in Mate Isernore have all but ceased.