Track Your Progress to 99 Mining
Mining is a core gathering skill that provides ores for Smithing and sells on the Grand Exchange. Granite 3-tick mining is the fastest method, while the Motherlode Mine offers relaxed AFK training from level 30.
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Why train Mining?
Mining provides ores for Smithing (Blast Furnace). The Mining Guild (60 Mining) has a hidden +7 boost and shorter rock respawns. Amethyst (92 Mining) gives strong passive income, and the Prospector kit from Motherlode Mine gives a permanent XP bonus.
Key Mining Milestones
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Training Methods
Common ways to earn Mining XP
3-tick Granite (Quarry, 72+)
Fastest method — click-intensive tick manipulation technique.
Iron ore power mining
Drop ores immediately — fast XP with no bankable profit.
Motherlode Mine (30+)
AFK-friendly — gives Prospector outfit and coal bag as rewards.
Blast Mine (Lovakengj, 43+)
Requires 100% Lovakengj favor — better XP than power mining iron.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does 99 Mining take?
At 3-tick Granite (80,000 XP/hr), 99 Mining takes around 162 hours. Motherlode Mine at 35,000 XP/hr takes ~370 hours but is significantly more AFK.
Should I do Motherlode Mine for 99?
Motherlode Mine is excellent if you want low effort — it gives XP, the Prospector kit (permanent XP bonus), and a coal bag. If speed is your priority, 3-tick Granite or power mining Iron is much faster.
Can I track my Mining goal without logging in?
Yes — RuneGoals reads your Mining XP from the public OSRS hiscores and shows your progress toward any target. No RuneScape login required.
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