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# Mining
### How to Level Up Mining
Players earn Mining XP by successfully mining ore rocks. Each ore requires a minimum Mining skill level to attempt:
* Copper & Tin at level 1
* Iron at level 10
* Coal at level 20
As you mine ores, your skill level increases, unlocking access to higher-tier ores and improving your mining success.
### How Mining Works
To mine, approach an ore rock in Zeme with a pickaxe in your inventory and click it to start the mining animation. After the animation:
* If successful, you receive one ore and Mining XP, and the ore rock’s available amount decreases by one.
* If unsuccessful, no ore is granted, but you can try again immediately.
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No specific pickaxe is required, but better pickaxes increase your chance to successfully mine.
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Mining attempts stop if another player finishes mining the same ore first. Ores respawn after a cooldown period once depleted.
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