# Mining
### Mining Ore
#### Ores
Coal is currently used as a material for cooking the Warding Steak. In the future mines will be a source of precious gemstones that will have utility in Guilds.
#### Mining Skill level
Every player has a specific mining skill that that levels up as the player gains experience from mining ores. Level 5 and above Mining skill players will receive a second bonus ore from the mine.
#### Mine level
As players level up their mines, they unlock more precious ores. To upgrade a mine, players need to have the required quantity of materials (Wood and Rock), and click on the **(+)** icon**.** The number of mining slots is increased up to a maximum of 4 slots per mine.
### Mining Walkthrough
To mine ores, a mine is required (can be obtained in the store for 20k Gold, 75k Wood, 75k Rock). Specific materials are also required to start the mining process. Each Mine can only be used by the player owning it.
#### 1. Start mining ores
After selecting the ore you want to mine on the specific slot, the materials necessary will appear. If all materials are available, the **Mine** button will appear and the player will be able to start mining.
If the ore you wish to mine does not appear in the drop down menu, your mine isn't high level enough to mine it.
#### 2. Claiming the ores
At the end of the mining cooldown, a claim button will appear in the slot, allowing the player to claim the ore. Level 5 mining skill players will earn 2x ores.
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