Enter your levels, select activity to calculate your Mining training plan with GP estimates.
Dragon at 61, Crystal at 71 (requires SotE), Infernal at 61 (needs 85 Smithing to make).
MLM for AFK (30+), Volcanic Mine for best XP (50+), Amethyst for profit (92+).
+7 invisible boost at 60 Mining. Best location for most ores. Faster rock respawns.
👆 Enter your values above and click Calculate to get your personalized results.
Tell the Calculator Your Goal — Not Just Your Level. Calculate ores needed, GP earned, training time, and find the perfect Mining activity for your playstyle. Compare Motherlode Mine, Blast Mine, Granite, Amethyst, and every ore type. or head back to the main construction calculator OSRS for a full 1-99 breakdown.
Whether you're 3-tick Granite for maximum XP, AFK mining at Motherlode Mine, hunting Amethyst for profit, or preparing ores for Smithing, this calculator delivers accurate results with Prospector outfit and Varrock Armour bonuses.
Instead of asking "Which ore are you mining?", begin with the reason players are training Mining.
Focus on Granite (3-tick) for maximum XP rates of 60K+/hr. Alternatively, Volcanic Mine provides 30K+/hr with less intensity. Both are zero-profit methods but reach 99 fastest.
Amethyst at level 92+ earns ~360K GP/hr while being extremely AFK. Blast Mine provides both good XP and solid profit. Runite Ore is the highest per-ore value at 11K GP each.
Motherlode Mine is the gold standard for AFK Mining. Moderate XP, decent profit from ores, and Golden Nuggets for rewards. Amethyst is even more AFK at higher levels.
Mine the ores you'll need: Iron, Coal, Mithril, and Adamantite. Coordinate Mining and Smithing plans to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
Multiple diaries require specific Mining levels. Plan your training to hit diary milestones like level 60 for Falador Medium or level 85 for Karamja Elite.
Ironmen benefit from Motherlode Mine for varied ores and Blast Mine for higher-tier ores above your Mining level. Both provide the ore diversity Ironmen need.
Instead of comparing ores, compare complete Mining activities. The Motherlode Mine provides lower-effort Mining with moderate profit, while Blast Mine and Granite offer significantly higher XP rates.
| Activity | XP Rate | Profit | AFK | Click Intensity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore | Excellent | Low | Low | High | Fast XP |
| Granite | Maximum | None | Low | Very High | Efficient Training |
| Motherlode Mine | Medium | Good | Excellent | Low | Casual Players |
| Blast Mine | High | High | Medium | Medium | XP + GP |
| Volcanic Mine | Very High | Medium | Medium | Medium | Experienced Players |
| Amethyst | Low | Excellent | Very High | Very Low | AFK Profit |
Instead of listing every Mining level sequentially, group progression into practical account milestones.
Requires level 30 Mining. Mine iron ore from 15-30 (~800 ores). Motherlode Mine introduces pay-dirt, Golden Nuggets, and a relaxed training experience. Time to unlock: ~3 hours.
Level 60 Mining grants access to the Mining Guild, providing an invisible +7 Mining boost, additional rock spawns, and proximity to a bank. Iron ore and coal are closer together here.
Level 43 Mining and 100% Lovakengj favour required. Blast Mine provides above-average XP and good profit. Ores received are based on Mining level, not the rocks you mine.
Level 92 Mining in the Mining Guild. The most AFK Mining method with excellent profit (~360K GP/hr). Mine Amethyst while doing other tasks for nearly passive income.
From level 92, you need ~4.3M XP. With Amethyst (~19.2K XP/hr), that's ~225 hours but profitable. With Granite 3-tick (~60K XP/hr), that's ~72 hours but zero profit. Choose based on priorities.
Motherlode is more AFK with Golden Nugget rewards. Blast Mine gives ~40% more XP and better ore rewards but requires more attention. For casual play: Motherlode. For efficient play: Blast Mine.
3-tick Granite is the fastest Mining XP in the game (~60K/hr). Iron is simpler at ~35K/hr. Granite requires Desert travel and tick manipulation. Iron is accessible everywhere.
Amethyst is ultra-AFK with consistent profit. Runite has higher per-ore value but extremely competitive with slow respawn times. For AFK: Amethyst. For bursts: Runite world-hopping.
Volcanic Mine is the fastest non-tick-manipulation method (~30K+/hr) but requires teams and attention. Motherlode is solo and AFK. Volcanic Mine for XP-focused players; Motherlode for everyone else.
Shooting Stars provide bonus XP and stardust for the Celestial Ring (+4 invisible Mining boost). They're supplemental, not a primary training method. Do them alongside regular Mining.
| Feature | Motherlode | Blast Mine | Granite | Amethyst | Shooting Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFK | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| XP | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Profit | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ironman Friendly | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Click Intensity | Low | Medium | Very High | Very Low | Very Low |
Rather than focusing only on XP. The Motherlode Mine rewards Golden Nuggets, which unlock the Prospector outfit, Coal Bag, Gem Bag, and upper-level access.
Earned at Motherlode Mine. ~1 nugget per 3 pay-dirt on average. Spend on Prospector outfit (180 nuggets), Coal Bag (100 nuggets), Gem Bag (100 nuggets), or upper-level access (100 nuggets).
180 Golden Nuggets for the full set. Provides +2.5% Mining XP. Essential for efficient training. Prioritize getting this before other rewards.
100 Golden Nuggets. Holds 27 extra coal. Critical for Blast Furnace Smithing. Get this after Prospector if you plan to train Smithing.
100 Golden Nuggets. Stores 60 of each gem type. Useful for Gem Rock mining and general convenience.
Level 92+. Mine Amethyst for arrowheads, bolt tips, javelin heads, and dart tips. Excellent profit with near-zero attention required.
Mining provides the raw materials for Smithing training. Coordinate both skills for maximum efficiency, especially on Ironman accounts.
Copper/Tin to level 15 → Iron Ore to level 30 → Motherlode Mine from 30+. Focus on getting the Prospector outfit early for the +2.5% XP boost.
Motherlode Mine until you unlock the full Prospector outfit → switch to Blast Mine or Volcanic Mine for faster XP. Consider Granite 3-tick if efficiency is the priority.
Motherlode Mine for varied ore supplies → Blast Mine for higher-tier ores → Amethyst at 92 for dart tips. Balance Mining with Smithing needs.
Blast Mine from 43-92 → Amethyst from 92-99. Both are profitable with Amethyst being the more AFK option. Total profit to 99: ~50-80M GP.
Iron 15-45 → Granite 3-tick 45-99 for speed (~200 hours). Or MLM 30-92 → Amethyst 92-99 for AFK (~400 hours but profitable).
Uses the official OSRS XP table. Target XP − Current XP = XP Remaining. Level 92 is the halfway point to 99.
Filters activities by your current level. Motherlode Mine requires 30, Blast Mine requires 43, Amethyst requires 92.
Ores = ⌈XP Remaining ÷ XP per Ore⌉. Adjusted for Prospector (+2.5%) and Varrock Armour (+1%) bonuses.
Hours = Ores Needed ÷ Ores per Hour. Rates vary by activity and are based on community-verified averages.
GP Earned = Ores × GP per Ore. Accounts for ore value, secondary drops (nuggets, gems), and activity-specific rewards.
Prospector outfit (+2.5% XP), Varrock Armour (chance of double ores), Mining Guild (+7 invisible boost) are all factored into calculations.