Comprehensive guide for training Mining from level 1 to 120 in RuneScape 3.

Training Methods by Level

Levels 1-10: Copper/Tin Ore

Location: Lumbridge Swamp, Varrock East

  • XP Rate: 5k-10k XP/hr
  • Method: Mine copper or tin ore
  • Cost: Free
  • Very quick to get through

Levels 10-20: Iron Ore

Location: Varrock Southwest Mine, Al Kharid Mine

  • XP Rate: 15k-20k XP/hr
  • Method: Mine iron ore
  • Cost: Free
  • Respawns quickly

Levels 20-40: Iron/Coal

Location: Mining Guild (60+ recommended), Al Kharid

  • XP Rate: 30k-50k XP/hr
  • Method: Mine iron or coal
  • Cost: Free
  • Coal is profitable

Levels 40-60: Concentrated Coal/Gold

Location: Living Rock Caverns, Crafting Guild basement

  • XP Rate: 60k-100k XP/hr
  • Method: Mine concentrated coal or gold ore
  • Cost: Free
  • Watch for aggressive monsters in LRC

Levels 60-80: Seren Stones (Prifddinas)

Location: Prifddinas (requires Plague’s End quest)

  • XP Rate: 150k-250k XP/hr
  • Method: AFK mining at Seren stones
  • Cost: Free
  • Best for: AFK training
  • Very low effort, no banking needed

Alternative: Concentrated Gold (Living Rock Caverns)

  • XP Rate: 100k-150k XP/hr
  • If you don’t have access to Prifddinas

Levels 80-99: Seren Stones / Alaea Crablets

Location: Prifddinas or Uncharted Isles

  • XP Rate: 200k-300k XP/hr (Seren), 350k-450k XP/hr (Crablets)
  • Method:
    • Seren Stones: Very AFK
    • Alaea Crablets: More active, requires Arc unlocks
  • Cost: Free (Seren), requires supplies (Crablets)

Levels 99-120: Alaea Crablets / Seren Stones

Location: Uncharted Isles (Arc) or Prifddinas

  • XP Rate: 400k-500k XP/hr (Crablets), 250k-300k XP/hr (Seren)
  • Method: Active or AFK depending on preference
  • Cost: Varies

Best Training Locations

Seren Stones (60+, Prifddinas)

  • Best for: AFK training
  • Requirements: Plague’s End quest
  • XP/hr: 150k-300k
  • Pros:
    • Extremely AFK
    • No banking
    • Corruption chance for bonus XP
    • Voice of Seren bonus (20% extra XP periodically)
  • Cons: Requires high-level quest

Alaea Crablets (90+, Arc)

Location: Uncharted Isles

  • Best for: Active, fast XP
  • Requirements: Arc unlocks
  • XP/hr: 400k-500k+
  • Pros:
    • Very fast XP
    • Profitable with right setup
  • Cons:
    • Not AFK
    • Requires Arc progression

Living Rock Caverns (40+)

  • Best for: Mid-level training
  • XP/hr: 100k-150k
  • Pros:
    • Concentrated coal and gold
    • Good for ironmen
  • Cons: Aggressive monsters

Mining Guild (60+ for full access)

  • Best for: All levels
  • XP/hr: Varies by ore
  • Pros:
    • Invisible boost to Mining level (+7)
    • No competition
    • Safe area
  • Cons: None really

Equipment Progression

Pickaxes

LevelPickaxeNotes
1BronzeStarting pickaxe
10IronCheap upgrade
20SteelMinor improvement
30MithrilStill affordable
40AdamantGood mid-game option
50RuneStandard until Dragon
60DragonGood long-term option
70CrystalRequires Plague’s End
80ImcandoBest in slot (expensive)

Augmented Pickaxe (80+ Invention)

  • Add perks for bonus XP and efficiency
  • Honed perk for bonus XP
  • Furnace perk for auto-smelting
  • Prosper for clue scrolls

Mining Boosts

Consumables

  • Perfect Juju Mining Potion - 5% bonus XP + finding gems
  • Stone Spirits - Double ore when mining
  • Rock-crushing scrimshaw - 15% increased XP for 3-4 hours

Equipment

  • Quarrymaster Aura - Increased mining speed and XP
  • Lava Titan - +10 invisible Mining level boost
  • Grace of the Elves - Charges can give bonus resources
  • Luck of the Dwarves - Better at receiving rare drops

Other Boosts

  • Voice of Seren (Trahaearn) - 20% bonus XP in Prifddinas
  • Urn - Free 20% bonus XP while training
  • Mining outfit - 6% bonus XP (5 pieces + 1 bonus)
  • Ancestral pickaxe - Upgrades pickaxe with bonus effects

Money Making Methods

Rune Ore (85+)

  • Profit: 2-3M GP/hr
  • XP: 150k-200k XP/hr
  • Balance of profit and XP

Animica (90+)

  • Profit: Variable
  • XP: Moderate
  • Used for high-level Smithing

Concentrated Coal (77+)

  • Profit: 1-2M GP/hr
  • XP: 100k-150k XP/hr
  • Steady income

Passive Mining Methods

Mining Guild Resource Dungeon

  • AFK with ore box
  • Good for afk gains

Seren Stones

  • Best passive method
  • Can easily AFK for 5 minutes

Tips for Efficient Training

  1. Get Mining Urns - Free 20% bonus XP
  2. Use Perfect Plus Potion - 5% XP boost + gem finding
  3. Join Trahaearn VoS - 20% XP boost when active
  4. Complete Mining Outfit - 6% permanent XP boost
  5. Use Stone Spirits - Double ores from mining
  6. Augment Your Pickaxe - Add Honed perk for more XP
  7. Do Daily Challenges - Free bonus Mining XP
  8. Ore Box - Hold more ore before banking

Important Unlocks

Quest Unlocks

  • Plague’s End (75 Mining req) - Access to Prifddinas & Seren Stones
  • The Dig Site - Unlocks Exam Centre for fossils
  • Rocking Out - Better crystal pickaxe

Achievement Unlocks

  • Mining Outfit - 6% XP boost (from Stealing Creation or Stealing Creation spotlight)
  • Golden Mining Outfit - Same as regular + other benefits (from TH or gameplay)

1-99 Training Plan

Levels 1-60: Mine iron ore and coal at Mining Guild Levels 60-99: AFK at Seren Stones in Prifddinas

Alternative Fast Route: Levels 1-40: Iron ore Levels 40-60: Concentrated coal (LRC) Levels 60-80: Seren Stones Levels 80-99: Alaea Crablets (if you want faster XP)

99-120 Training

Continue with Seren Stones for AFK or Alaea Crablets for active training.

XP Required: 104M total XP for 120 Time: 200-400 hours depending on method