Contents:
The Basics - Introduction
Rocks
Pickaxes
Mine Locations and Info
Dwarven Stout
Gems
Shilo Village Gem Rocks
Mining Guild
Random Events
Quests and Miscellaneous Mining
Arzinian Gold Mine
Getting Money and Mining Experience Fast
Rock Respawn Times
The Basics
Mining is very useful and one of the best skills in the world of RuneScape because it is probably the easiest way to make money. Obviously, to increase your mining level, you will need to mine ore from rocks.
All the different ores come from different colored rocks that are roughly based on the ore, e.g. a Mithril rock would be blue in color. If you do not know what ore is in a rock you can find out by prospecting it. To do this, right click on the rock and click Prospect. It will then say what ore is in the rock, providing there is one in it.
To mine a rock, click on it while you have a Pickaxe in your inventory that you can use, based on the required Mining level. As your Mining level gets better, getting ore will become quicker and easier.
When you have mined a rock, the ore will disappear and the rock will become a light grey colour. You will have to wait for it to respawn before you can mine it again. Rocks that are harder to mine take longer to respawn, e.g. Runite will take the longest to respawn. Another thing that affects respawn time is how busy the world is: the more people logged in, the faster the respawn time.
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Rocks
Note: In the last two columns you will see mining places listed, in the very last one you will find the best places to mine that ore. In the second to last column there is a list of all the mining places where you can mine that rock. In most cases we have listed a few 'best' mining places, of course it is totally up to you at what mining place to mine.
Rock Image Level Experience Places to Mine Best Place(s) to Mine
Clay 1 5 Dwarven Mines 5 rocks, The Grand Tree 9 rocks, Port Khazard 4 rocks, Rimmington 2 rocks, South-West Varrock 3 rocks, Crafting guild 6 rocks, Rellekka 4 rocks. South-West Varrock and The Grand Tree.
Rune Essence 1 5 North-East of Ardougne Market, Magic Guild, South of Varrock's East bank, South-West corner of Tree Gnome Stronghold in a cave and the Wizards Tower Sotuh of Draynor Village. Inside the Magic Guild (Rune Mysteries Quest and level 66 Magic Required).
Copper 1 17.5 Al kharid 3 rocks, Al Kharid Desert Mining camp 14 rocks, Dwarven mines 11 rocks, Edgeville Dungeon 2 rocks, Jatizso 3 rocks, Neitiznot mine 3 rocks, Port Khazard 4 rocks, Rimmington 5 rocks, South-East Varrock 9 rocks, South keldagrim 2 rocks, West Falador 2 rock. West Falador Mine.
Tin 1 17.5 Al kharid 3 rocks, Dwarven mines 10 rocks, Edgeville Dungeon 2 rocks, Jatizso underground 11 rocks, Port Khazard 9 rocks, Rimmington 2 rocks, South-East Varrock 6 rocks, South-West Varrock 8 rocks, Barbarian village 5 rocks, South keldagrim 5 rocks, West Falador 6 rocks, and Al Kharid Desert Mining camp 12 rocks. West Falador Mine and South-West Varrock Mine.
Limestone (members only) 10 26.5 East of Varrock (road to Canifis) and in Tirannwyn (Regicide Quest required). East of Varrock.
Blurite 10 17.5 Ice Dungeon. Ice Dungeon.
Iron 15 35 Al kharid 9 rocks, Al Kharid Desert Mining camp 3 rocks, Dwarven mines 9 rocks, East ardougne 11 rocks, Edgeville Dungeon 3 rocks, Grand Tree 8 rocks, High Wilderness 1 rock, Hobgoblin 1 rock, Jatizso underground 10 rocks, Karamja 1 rock, Port Khazard 9 rocks, Rimmington 6 rocks, South Ardougne 10 rocks. South-East Varrock 4 rocks, South-West Varrock 3 rocks, East Rellekka 8 rocks, Goblin mine 3 rocks, South keldagrim 4 rocks, West Falador 3 rocks, High Wilderness Mine 1 rock, and Wilderness Skeleton Mine 2 rocks. West Falador, South-West Varrock, and The Grand Tree.
Silver 20 40 Al kharid 5 rocks, Dorgeshuun Mine 12 rocks, Edgeville Dungeon 3 rocks, Grand Tree 4 rocks, Karamja 1 rock, South-West Varrock 3 rocks, and Crafting guild 6 rocks. Dorgeshuun Mines.
Elemental (members only) 20 0 Earth elemental part of the Smithy dungeon in Seers' Village. Earth elemental part of the Smithy dungeon in Seers' Village.
Pure essence (members only) 30 5 North-East of Ardougne Market, Magic Guild, South of Varrock's East bank, South-West corner of Tree Gnome Stronghold in a cave and the Wizards Tower Sotuh of Draynor Village. Inside the Magic Guild (Rune Mysteries Quest and level 66 Magic required).
Coal 30 50 Al kharid 3 rocks, Crandor isle 10 rocks, Dwarven mines 11 rocks, East ardougne 13 rocks, Edgeville Dungeon 6 rocks, The Grand Tree 11 rocks, Heroes' Guild 9 rocks, High wilderness 4 rocks, Hobgoblin 31 rocks, Karamja 1 rock, West Lumbridge Swamp Mine 7 rocks, Port Khazard 1 rock, South Ardougne 4 rocks, Coal trucks 18 rocks, Rellekka 7 rocks, Barbarian village 4 rocks, North keldagrim 9 rocks, South keldagrim 5 rocks, Falador West 2 rocks, High Wilderness Mine 4 rocks, Wilderness Skeleton Mine 3 rocks, Wilderness Coal Mine 34 rocks, Al Kharid Desert Mining camp 4 rocks, Mining guild 37 rocks, Haunted mine 18 rocks, Neitiznot and Jatizso mine 7 rocks, Jatizso underground 6 rocks. Mining Guild, Coal Trucks, The Grand Tree, and West Falador.
Sandstone (members only) 35 60 South of the Bandit Camp, Kharidian Desert. South of the Bandit Camp, Kharidian Desert.
Gold 40 65 Al kharid 2 rocks, Arzinian Mine A LOT of rocks, Crandor isle 3 rocks, Dwarven mines 2 rocks, The Grand Tree 4 rocks, Rimmington 2 rocks, Crafting guild 7 rocks, South Keldagrim 1 rock, Brimhaven Mines 16 rocks, and Karamja Volcano 4 rocks. Karamja Volcano, The Grand Tree, and Arzinian Gold Mine (requires the Between a Rock Quest and a Golden Helmet).
Gem rocks (members only) Various gems 40 65 Shilo Village (Shilo Village Quest required). Shilo Village (Shilo Village Quest required).
Granite (members only) 45 75 South of the Bandit Camp, Kharidian Desert. South of the Bandit Camp, Kharidian Desert.
Rubium (members only) 46 17.5 Dungeon west of Witchaven (Kennith's Concerns Quest required). Dungeon west of Witchaven (Kennith's Concerns Quest required).
Mithril 55 80 Al kharid 2 rocks, Crandor isle 8 rocks, Dwarven mines 2 rocks, Edgeville Dungeon 1 rock, The Grand Tree 4 rocks, Heroes' Guild 2 rocks, Hobgoblin 19 rocks, Jatizso underground 15 rocks, Karamja 2 rocks, West Lumbridge swamp Mine 5 rocks, Port Khazard 4 rocks, East Rellekka 2 rocks, High Wilderness Mine 4 rocks, Al Kharid Desert Mining camp 6 rocks, Mining guild 5 rocks, and Haunted mine 11 rocks Mining Guild, The Grand Tree, and the Haunted Mine (can bank south of Mort'ton after the In Aid of the Myreque Quest).
Adamantite 70 95 Al kharid 2 rocks, Crandor isle 3 rocks, Dwarven mines 3 rocks, Edgeville Dungeon 2 rocks, Grand Tree 3 rocks, Hero's guild 2 rocks, High wilderness 1 rock, Hobgoblin 7 rocks, Jatizso underground 11 rocks, Karamja 2 rocks, West Lumbridge Swamp Mine 2 rocks, High Wilderness Mine 1 rock, Al Kharid Desert Mining camp 6 rocks, Haunted mine 18 rocks, and Isafdar 4 rocks Haunted Mine (can bank south of Mort'ton after the In Aid of the Myreque Quest), The Grand Tree, and the Hobgoblin Mine.
Runite 85 125 Heroes' Guild 2 rocks, Dark Beasts Mine Area 1 rock, The Mining Area north of the Lava Maze in High Wildy 2 rocks, and the Lava Maze Dungeon (near the Poison Spiders and Black Dragons in High Wildy) 1 rock, Neitiznot 1 rock Heroes' Guild
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Pickaxes
We all need a pickaxe to mine with. Pickaxes are sold by a Dwarf named Nurmof who is located in the Dwarven Mine. You can also buy bronze pickaxes from most general stores for 1gp. Here is some info about them (prices are from Nurmof in Dwarf Mine):
Mine Name Location Available Ore Misc. Notes
Al Kharid Desert Mining Camp * South of Al-Kharid ? Coal, ? Mithril, and ? Adamantite rocks Nearest bank is in Al-Kharid
Al Kharid Mine North of Al-Kharid 1 Tin, 3 Copper, 9 Iron, 5 Silver, 3 Coal, 2 Gold, 2 Mithril, and 2 Adamantite rocks Guarded by scorpions. Nearest bank in southern Al Kharid/Dueling arena
Ardougne East Mine* Between Legend's Guild and Ardougne 11 Iron and 13 Coal rocks Bears guard the Mine. Closest bank is in East Ardougne or in the Legend's Guild
Arzinian Gold Mine * Keldagrim Caves A LOT of Gold rocks/veins Nearest bank: look here
Barbarian Village Mine In the center of Barbarian Village 5 Tin and 4 Coal rocks Closest bank is in Edgeville to the north
Blurite Dungeon Mine South of Port Sarim 4 Blurite rocks Low levels should be aware of the Ice Warriors and Ice Giants.
Brimhaven Mine * Southwest of Brimhaven 6 Gold rocks Nearest bank is in Tzhaar or East Ardougne (via boat, costs 30gp or have Ring of charos(u) equipped)
Brimhaven Mine 2 * Northwest of Brimhaven, near Moss giant island 10 Gold rocks Nearest bank is in Tzhaar or East Ardougne (via boat, costs 30gp or have Ring of charos(u) equipped)
Coal Trucks Mine* Near the Dwarf Cannon Quest start, west of McGrubor's Wood 18 Coal rocks You can put coal into trucks and when the truck fills up (5 loads, 120 Coal) you go to the house north of the Seers' Village tavern, take out the coal and carry it to the bank.
Crafting Guild Mine Southwest of Falador, near MakeOver Mage 6 Clay, 6 Silver, and 7 Gold rocks Level 40 Crafting and brown apron is needed to get in. Closest bank is East Falador (members can go north through nearby gate and climb over Broken wall to quickly access West Falador bank).
Crandor Mines Crandor Isle 10 Coal, 3 Gold, 8 Mithril, and 3 Adamantite rocks Nearest bank is Draynor (via boat, costs 30gp)
Dark Beasts Mine * Dark Beasts Area, near the Mourning's Ends Part 2 quest areas 1 Runite rock Must start the Mourning's Ends Part 2 quest to access, closest bank is in East Ardougne.
Dorgeshuun Mine * Lumbridge Cellar, must have partly completed The Lost Tribe quest and must have a light source. 9 Iron and 12 Silver rocks Please visit the the Getting Money and Mining Experience Fast section at the bottom of this guide.
Dwarven Mines Steps in Northeast Falador 5 Clay, 10 Tin, 11 Copper, 9 Iron, 11 Coal, 2 Gold, 2 Mithril, and 3 Adamantite rocks Level 32 King scorpions guard the mine. Closest bank is in southeast Falador
East Ardougne Sewer Mine * Down the manhole east of the chapel and general store 5 Iron and 5 Coal rocks Must be able to picklock the door to the mine. Closest bank is in East Ardougne
East Lumbridge Swamp Mine In Lumbridge Swamp, far east past small hut 5 Copper and 5 Tin rocks Closest bank is in Lumbridge basement (only available once completing the first part of the recipe for disaster quest) or top of Lumbridge Castle.
East Rellekka Mine * East of Rellekka 9 Iron and 2 Mithril rocks Closest bank is in Keldagrim (via boatman).
Edgeville Dungeon Mine In Edgeville Dungeon 2 Tin, 2 Copper, 3 Iron, 3 Silver, 6 Coal, 1 Mithril, and 2 Adamantite rocks Guarded by skeletons. Nearest bank is in Edgeville.
Evil Chicken's Mine * Evil Chicken's Lair 4 Iron, 3 Silver, 4 Coal, 4 Gold, and 2 Mithril rocks Use raw chicken on the Zanaris shrine to enter, as in the Recipe for Disaster Quest. The mining area is to the east once you enter (run, since a Black Dragon is often in that area; an anti-dragon shield may be useful). Nearest bank is in Zanaris (Lost City).
You must have completed the Sir Amik Varze part of the Recipe for Disaster quest to access this mine.
Grand Tree Mine * Under Grand Tree in Gnome Stronghold 9 Clay, 7 Iron, 4 Silver, 11 Coal, 4 Gold, 4 Mithril, and 3 Adamantite rocks Must have completed Grand Tree Quest. Closest banks are on the second floor, southwest corner
Haunted Mine (Level 1) * The Haunted Mine is found south of Mort Myre, and west of Mort'ton. In the first level of the mine, walk to the east from entrance, when you reach the ladder, go north-west (copper), or south-east (tin) to the mines 5 Tin and 7 Copper rocks The ores are in Mineral Veins and are located inside the walls. The nearest bank is in Burgh de Rott or Canifis.
Haunted Mine (Level 2) * The Haunted Mine is found south of Mort Myre, and west of Mort'ton. These are found in the second level of the mine; go to the most northwestern corner from the entrance. Go through the door in the east (requires Crystal-mine key). 8 Coal, 5 Mithril, and 5 Adamantite rocks The ores are in Mineral Veins and are located inside the walls. You need to have completed the Haunted Mine quest and have the Crystal-mine key. Inside the room are level 50 possessed pickaxes. The nearest bank is in Burgh de Rott or Canifis.
Haunted Mine (Level 3) * The Haunted Mine is found south of Mort Myre, and west of Mort'ton. These are found in the third level of the mine, at the southmost wall. 7 Tin and 7 Copper rocks The ores are in Mineral Veins and are located inside the walls. Watch out for the mining carts that you must pass! The nearest bank is in Burgh de Rott or Canifis.
Haunted Mine (Level 5) * The Haunted Mine is found south of Mort Myre, and west of Mort'ton. These are found in the fifth level of the mine, at the southern and eastern walls. 8 Iron (Eastern) and 8 Coal (Southern) rocks The ores are in Mineral Veins and are located inside the walls. Inside the room are level 50 possessed pickaxes. The nearest bank is in Burgh de Rott or Canifis.
Haunted Mine (Level 6) * The Haunted Mine is found south of Mort Myre, and west of Mort'ton. These are found in the sixth level of the mine, inside the crystal-room that you can enter after you've killed Treus Dayth (Haunted Mine quest). They are all over the room. 10 Coal, 6 Mithril, and 13 Adamantite rocks The ores are in Mineral Veins and are located inside the walls. You need to have completed the Haunted Mine quest and have the Crystal-mine key. The nearest bank is in Burgh de Rott or Canifis.
Heroes' Guild Mine* In Taverley, northwest of Druid's circle 8 Coal, 2 Mithril, 2 Adamantite, and 2 Runite rocks Must have completed Hero's Quest. Closest bank is in Rogue's Den in Burthorpe, or Falador/Catherby.
High Wilderness Mine * Southeast of the High Wilderness Mine in level 54 wilderness 1 Iron, 4 Coal, 4 Mithril, and 1 Adamantite rock Beware of PKers, closest bank is in Ardougne or Edgeville. You can also bank in the Mage Arena
Hobgoblin Mine Level 32 wilderness 16 Iron, 30 Coal, 22 Mithril, and 7 Adamantite rocks Beware of PKers, nearest bank is in Edgeville, a very long walk.
Jatizso Mine (underground) Jatizso 11 Tin, 10 Iron, 6 Coal, 15 Mithril, and 11 Adamantite rocks Trolls are present. It is recommended to use Prayer. Nearest bank is in Neitiznot.
Jatizso Copper Mine North of Jatizso 3 Copper rocks Nearest bank is in Neitiznot.
Karamja Mine Map* Near Shilo Village 1 Iron, 1 Silver, 1 Coal, 2 Mithril, and 2 Adamantite rocks Closest bank is in Shilo Village (Must have completed Shilo Village Quest.)
Karamja Volcano Mine Near the ladder into Karamja volcano 4 Gold rocks Nearest bank for free players is in Draynor (via boat, costs 30gp), the nearest for members is inside the volcano (Tzhaar City) - level 21 skeletons nearby
Lava Cave Mine * Deep in level 43 wilderness past a maze 1 Runite rock Beware of PKers, nearest bank is in Ardougne (through the teleport house) or in Edgeville
Level 10 Wilderness Mine Level 10 wilderness 34 Coal rocks Beware of PKers, closest bank is in Edgeville
Mining Guild Door in Dwarven mine or down the steps near Falador Southeast Bank 37 Coal and 5 Mithril rocks Level 60 mining to get in. Closest bank is in Southeast Falador.
North Keldagrim Mines * Northeast corner of Keldagrim 9 Coal rocks Closest bank is in Keldagrim
Piscatoris Fishing Colony Mine * Piscatoris Fishing Colony, located far to the northwest of the Tree Gnome Stronghold 2 Clay, 2 Tin, 2 Copper, and 3 Iron rocks The nearest bank is in the Piscatoris Fishing Colony, only accessible during or after the Swan Song quest.
Port Khazard Mine * Near trawler, between Yanille and Ardougne 4 Clay, 7 Tin, 4 Copper, 9 Iron, and 4 Mithril rocks Nearest bank is Yanille
Rellekka Mine * Northern Rellekka 4 Clay, 3 Silver, and 3 Coal rocks Must be a Fremennik to get access.
Rimmington Mine On path between Rimmington and Falador 2 Clay, 2 Tin, 5 Copper, 6 Iron and 2 Gold rocks Nearest bank is in Southeast Falador
South Ardougne Mine* South of East Ardougne Zoo 10 Iron and 4 Coal rocks Nearest bank is East Ardougne
South-East Varrock Mine Southeast of Varrock 6 Tin, 9 Copper, and 4 Iron rocks Nearest bank is in Varrock
South Keldagrim Mines * South of Keldagrim 5 Tin, 2 Copper, 4 Iron, 5 Coal, and 1 Gold rock Iron, Tin and Gold require 2 GP ferry trip each way, unless you have a Ring of charos(u). Closest bank is in Keldagrim (via boatman).
South-West Varrock Mine Southwest of Varrock 3 Clay, 8 Tin, 3 Iron, and 3 Silver rocks Nearest bank is in Varrock
West Falador Mine * South of Taverley and West of Falador 6 Tin, 2 Copper, 3 Iron, and 2 Coal rocks Nearest bank is in Falador
West Lumbridge Mine In the South-West corner of the Lumbridge Swamp 2 Adamantite, 5 Mithril, and 7 Coal rocks Closest bank is in Draynor Village
Wilderness Runite Mine Deep in level 46 wilderness 2 Runite rocks Beware of PKers, nearest bank is in Ardougne/Mage Arena or Edgeville
Wilderness Skeleton Mine In level 6 wilderness 2 Iron and 3 Coal rocks Beware of PKers, closest bank is in Edgeville
Mines with * are members-only mines.
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Dwarven Stout
There is a way to temporarily raise your Mining level. Go to the bar in Falador, and talk to the barmaid. Order a Dwarven stout (they cost 3 Coins each). When you drink it, your Mining level will temporarily go up by 1, as will your Smithing level. Drinking the stout will also lower some levels, but they will restore within a few minutes. These are also available free in the Dwarven pass under the Wolf Mountains (must have completed Fishing Contest to access) between Taverley and Catherby. It is also possible to brew Dwarven stouts, which may occasionally produce a Dwarven stout (m); these add two to your Mining and Smithing levels.
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Gems
Sometimes when you are mining, you will find a gem. These can either be sold or cut and used to craft amulets and the like. The higher the level needed to mine a rock, the higher the chance of finding a gem. You will also find more gems if you are wearing an enchanted dragonstone Amulet of Glory (members only). Members can mine gems at the Shilo Village mine inside the walls (must have completed Shilo Village Quest), which yields only gems (any gem from opals to diamonds).
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Shilo Village Rocks (Members Only*)
This is a members-only feature. If you have completed the Shilo Village Quest you will have access to some new gem rocks. Mining each gem yields 65 mining experience. The rocks randomly yield uncut Jade, Opal, Red Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, or Diamond gems.
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Mining Guild
The Mining guild is in Falador and is attached to the Dwarf Mines. You will need level 60 or higher Mining to get in. Inside, there are 37 Coal rocks and 5 Mithril rocks.
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Random Encounters
There are a few random encounters while mining. Occasionally a Rock golem will appear, which will attack you. Its' level is based on your combat level. Sometimes when you are mining, gas will start coming out of the rock, (it looks like large grey/green circles). If this happens, stop mining that rock because it will explode and break your pick. If your pick breaks, talk to Nurmof to get it fixed. He will charge you for this. Every now and again the head of your pick will fly off and land on the ground nearby. Pick it up and use it with the pickaxe handle to fix it.
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Quest and Miscellaneous Mining
Some quests require mining. The Knight's Sword Quest requires you to mine Blurite ore (listed in table above). The Hero's Quest requires a Mining skill level of 50 in order to demolish some rocks in your path on the way to the Ice Queen's lair. The Legends Quest requires a Mining skill level of 50 in order to demolish some boulders in the path. The Regicide Quest requires you to mine Limestone to make Quicklime for a bomb.
A new Limestone Mine has opened east of Varrock on the Members-only path towards Canifis. It is located just north of the path, shortly before the Temple. Each Limestone rock can be mined 3 times before it is empty (and the respawn is quick). Mining Limestone earns 26.5 xp. [Use a chisel on it (6xp Crafting) to make a Limestone brick. Both are useful in the Shades of Mort'ton Quest.]
Tourist Trap
Mine: 'Troublesome prisoners go to mine 'rock'.
To get into the mine, you must attack the mercenary gaurding the cell. A message saying 'the gaurd looks very fierce, are you sure you want to attack him?' will appear, say 'Yes, i can take him!' and he will imprison you in the cell until you mine 15 'rock' for him (15 rock must be given to him in one go).
Mining the rock gives 1 experience to the mining skill. Prospect info - This rock contains unknown elements. Examine info of 'rock' after it has been mined - Looks like a plain rock, must have some ore in it?
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Arzinian Gold Mine
Requirements: Must have completed "Between a Rock..." Quest
Items: Golden helmet, Pickaxe, and possibly 4gp for ferry trips.
Highly Recommended: Ring of Charos(a)
Put on your golden helmet and talk to Dondakan. He'll fire you into the mine.
Mine 27-28 gold ore.
Unequip your helmet or disconnect and log back in to leave (Disconnecting allows you to keep your helmet on and mine 28 gold ore, but may be slower).
Head east across the footbridge to a dwarf standing by a boat (called "Dwarven Boatman" in game, though I call him the "Banking Dwarf" in this guide).
Hand over your gold ore, which he'll bank for you.
Repeat 1-5 until you have all the gold you want.
Banking dwarf's price:
This dwarf takes one ore off the top and one more for every 5 gold ore you give him (rounded down).
The maximum number of ore you can mine per trip is 28, although it is recommended that you only mine 27. If you mine 28 ores, you must leave the area by logging out and back in, which can be time consuming, but if you leave one empty slot, you can simply unequip your helmet when you want to leave.
The following table summarizes his price:
Number of Gold You Bring Cost
1 to 4 Gold Ores 1 Gold Ore
5 to 9 Gold Ores 2 Gold Ore
10 to 14 Gold Ores 3 Gold Ore
15 to 19 Gold Ores 4 Gold Ore
20 to 24 Gold Ores 5 Gold Ore
25 to 28 Gold Ores 6 Gold Ore
Why Should I Bring My "Ring Of Charos(a)"?
This Ring provides two key benefits:
You don't need to pay the ferryman, so you can leave those 4 GP for ferries behind and carry one more gold per trip.
The banking dwarf will give you a discount on his services. See below:
Number of Gold You Bring Cost
1 to 9 Gold Ores 1 Gold Ores
10 to 19 Gold Ores 2 Gold Ores
20 to 28 Gold Ores 3 Gold Ores
Other Items
Some players recommend you bring a chisel and glory ammy. You can cut and drop gems you mine for a little extra crafting experience, but it costs you an inventory space.
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Getting Money and Mining Experience Fast
Requirements: You must have completed the quest The Lost Tribe, and you need a mining level of at least 15 (a higher level mining saves a lot of time and is therefore a big advantage).
Items needed: Any pickaxe, the best you can. Also bring any kind of light source, such as lanterns or candles, and for safety reasons take a tinderbox with you (not really needed but just in case you extinguish your light source).
Instructions
Getting to the Mines
Go to Lumbridge castle carrying your light source, tinderbox and your pickaxe.
Open the trapdoor in the kitchen of the castle (where the chef is), climb down the ladder and walk to the east side of the cellar.
Squeeze through the hole and follow the path until you reach Kazgar.
Talk to him and ask him to show you the way through the mine.
Once you have done this you will appear at the mine right next to Mistag.
Mining the Ores
You can mine iron or silver ores in the mine.
There are more silver ores, and Mistag will pay you much more for them, so it is recommended that you mine silver instead of iron if you have 20 mining. However, iron will prove easier to mine.
Selling Ores to Mistag
Mistag will pay you 13.6 coins per iron ore, rounded down. It's best to sell to him in multiples of five to get the most coins.
He will pay you a much more rewarding 60 coins per silver ore.
Here is a table for easy reference of what Mistag will pay you for ores. If you have an amount not shown in the table, such as 17, you can add the coins for 10 ores and 7 ores to get the amount Mistag will pay you.
Amount of Ores Payment for Iron Payment for Silver
1 13 gp 60 gp
2 27 gp 120 gp
3 40 gp 180 gp
4 54 gp 240 gp
5 68 gp 300 gp
6 81 gp 360 gp
7 95 gp 420 gp
8 108 gp 480 gp
9 122 gp 540 gp
10 136 gp 600 gp
20 272 gp 1,200 gp
When you have sold the ores, you can just carry on mining until the amount of money or mining experience you desire is achieved. There is no need to bank as you're selling the ores and no inventory space is used up. Also, if you're not attacking the cave miners and guards there, then you won't need any food (the Cave Goblin Miners are combat level 11 and the Cave Goblin Guard are level 24).
If you have the amount of money/mining xp wanted, then it's time to leave the mine. Just talk to Mistag and ask him to lead you back out of the mine. He will bring you right next to Kazgar; follow the small path to the northwest and go through the hole in the wall. If you have done part of the Recipe for Disaster quest, then you can bank right here at the chest, otherwise, walk to the west side of the cellar and go up the stairs; you will now be in the Lumbridge Castle kitchen. If you want to bank, it is suggested you use the bank in the cellar (only available after Recipe for Disaster quest) or the bank at the top of the Castle which is available to everyone.
Rock Respawn Times
Here is a handy table to how long rocks will take to respawn, before they can be mined again. The amount of people on any world also affects the amout of time. At the top you will see the amount of players and after a rock type you will see the respawn time for each amount of players in that certain world.
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