Mining FAQ

General

I cannot mine any ore from a rock, what am I doing wrong?

If someone else is mining the rock as well as you, you may find the player with the higher Mining skill and/or equipment will get the ore.

What skill levels are required to mine the gem rocks in Shilo Village?

There is a level 40 Mining requirement on the Shilo Village gem rocks.

Where can I find the Mining Guild?

The Mining Guild can be found in the deepest corner of the Dwarven Mine. It can also be accessed from Falador. Go to the east bank and just behind it is a building. In the courtyard are ladders which lead down to the Mining Guild.

I want to increase my Mining level. How can I do this?

We recommend that you always wield the highest level pickaxe that you can afford (and use) and find a Mining spot close to a bank so that you can deposit the ore fast and carry on Mining.

Can I mine dragon ore or black ore?

No.

Where can I find a dragon pickaxe?

Dragon pickaxes are dropped by chaos dwarves within the Chaos Dwarf Battlefield, a cavern in the south-west of Keldagrim.

Does the cave goblin Mining helmet help me mine quicker?

No. The Mining helmet, lit or unlit, is purely worn for display, it will not help boost your Mining.

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