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= Mining & Jewelry Crafting =
The Mining update introduces a complete resource gathering and crafting system. Mine ores, smelt ingots, cut gemstones, and craft personalized jewelry — all tied to a new '''Mining''' skill with meaningful progression.


== About ==
== Mining ==
As a miner your job is to collect ores from the mines and bring them back to the foundry.


== Working as a Miner ==
=== Getting Started ===
[[File:Mining Drop-Off.jpg|thumb|The Foundry]]
To begin mining, purchase a '''Pickaxe''' from any General Store. Mining areas are marked on your map — head to one and look for ore deposits (rock formations). Approach a deposit and interact with it to start mining.
As a Self-Employed Miner, you will work autonomously to locate and extract Bauxite, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Tin from the Los Santos County mines. Utilizing a [https://wiki.eclipse-rp.net/index.php?title=Pickaxe pickaxe], you will mine, collect, and transport these raw ores to a foundry to be sold. This job does not have any time limit, work vehicle, or uniform, allowing you to decide how best to operate and maximize your profits.
 
Mining takes time — your character will play an animation while working. Once finished, the ore is added to your inventory. Each deposit contains a limited amount of ore. Once depleted, the deposit will regenerate after some time.
 
=== Ore Types ===
Ores are organized into tiers. Higher-tier ores require a higher Mining skill level to extract.
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
!Ores
!Notes
|-
|Tier 1
|Stone, Coal, Iron, Salt
|Available from the start
|-
|Tier 2
|Copper, Tin, Lead
|Requires some Mining experience
|-
|Tier 3
|Bauxite, Silver, Sulphur
|Mid-level miners
|-
|Tier 4
|Gold, Quartz, Nefrite
|Experienced miners
|-
|Tier 5
|Garnet, Emerald, Sapphire
|Gemstones — high level required
|-
|Tier 6
|Ruby, Diamond, Crystal
|Rare gemstones — expert miners only
|}
Higher-tier ores take longer to mine but are significantly more valuable.
 
=== Selling Raw Ore ===
You can sell raw ore and ingots at '''Ore Dropoff''' points. Approach the dropoff and press '''E''' to view current prices for all ore and ingot types, then drop items from your inventory to sell them.
 
Gemstones cannot be sold at ore dropoffs — they must be sold at a '''Pawn Shop''' instead.
 
== Gold Panning ==
Gold Panning is an alternative way to gather resources. Purchase a '''Gold Pan''' from a General Store, then head to a designated panning spot near water.
 
Use the Gold Pan from your inventory to begin. You'll need to complete a quick-time action game — hitting the right timing to succeed. Your Mining skill affects the size of the success window, making it easier as you level up.
 
=== Panning Rewards ===
Panning can yield a variety of rewards:
 
* '''Gold Flakes''' — small but common finds
* '''Gold Nuggets''' — less common, more valuable
* '''Raw Gemstones''' — rare finds, including both common and legendary gems
 
Higher Mining skill levels reduce your chance of finding nothing and increase your chance of finding gems. Gold Flakes and Nuggets can later be refined into Gold Ingots at a smelter.
 
== Smelting ==
Processing Stations (smelters) are marked on your map. At a smelter, you can convert raw ore into refined '''Ingots'''. Smelting requires the raw ore and usually some '''Coal''' as fuel.
 
=== Available Ingots ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Ingot
!Source
|-
|Iron Ingot
|Iron Ore
|-
|Copper Ingot
|Copper Ore
|-
|Tin Ingot
|Tin Ore
|-
|Lead Ingot
|Lead Ore
|-
|Aluminum Ingot
|Bauxite Ore
|-
|Silver Ingot
|Silver Ore
|-
|Gold Ingot
|Gold Ore
|}
 
=== Alloys ===
At higher Mining skill levels, you can combine ingots to create alloys:
 
* '''Bronze Ingot''' — crafted from Copper and Tin Ingots
* '''Steel Ingot''' — crafted from Iron Ingots
* '''Electrum Ingot''' — crafted from Gold and Silver Ingots
 
=== Panning Materials ===
Gold Flakes can be consolidated into Gold Nuggets, and Gold Nuggets can be smelted into Gold Ingots — even at low Mining levels.
 
Smelting items are queued and processed one at a time. Your Mining skill level affects smelting speed. Completed smelting awards Mining experience.
 
== Gem Cutting ==
At a '''Jewelry Workbench''', raw gemstones can be cut into polished versions. Cut gems are more valuable than raw gems and are required for crafting gem-studded jewelry.
 
Six gem types can be cut:
 
* '''Common gems:''' Garnet, Emerald, Sapphire
* '''Legendary gems:''' Ruby, Diamond, Crystal
 
Each gem type has its own Mining level requirement, with legendary gems requiring significantly higher levels.
 
== Jewelry Crafting ==
At a Jewelry Workbench, you can craft wearable jewelry from ingots and optionally set them with cut gems.
 
=== Jewelry Types ===
Five types of jewelry can be crafted, each requiring a different amount of ingots:
 
* '''Earrings'''
* '''Bracelet'''
* '''Chain'''
* '''Pendant'''
* '''Necklace'''
 
=== Metals ===
Jewelry can be crafted from three metals, each unlocked at different Mining levels:
 
* '''Silver''' — entry-level jewelry metal
* '''Gold''' — mid-tier, requires higher Mining skill
* '''Electrum''' — top-tier alloy, requires the highest Mining skill for jewelry
 
=== Gem-Studded Jewelry ===
Any piece of jewelry can optionally be set with a cut gemstone, creating a unique gem-studded piece. For example, you could craft a ''Gold Necklace with Diamond'' or ''Silver Earrings with Emerald''. Gem-studded pieces are more valuable and take longer to craft.
 
=== Inscriptions ===
When crafting jewelry, you can add a personal '''inscription''' — a custom text engraved onto the piece. Other players can see your inscription when they examine the jewelry. This allows you to create truly one-of-a-kind gifts and keepsakes.
 
=== Wearing Jewelry ===
Crafted jewelry is wearable:
 
* '''Chains, Pendants, and Necklaces''' are worn as accessories
* '''Bracelets''' go on the wrist
* '''Earrings''' are worn on the ears
 
Jewelry appearance varies between male and female characters.
 
== Mining Skill ==
Mining is a new skill visible in your '''Level Menu''' alongside other skills. As you perform mining-related activities, you earn experience and level up.
 
=== How to Earn Experience ===
 
* Mining ore
* Smelting ingots
* Cutting gemstones
* Crafting jewelry
* Gold panning
 
=== What Leveling Unlocks ===
As your Mining skill increases, you gain access to:
 
* '''Higher-tier ores''' — better resources at milestone levels
* '''Faster mining speed''' — experienced miners work quicker
* '''Increased ore yield''' — chance to get bonus ore per swing
* '''Smelting recipes''' — unlock new ingots and alloys
* '''Gem cutting''' — unlock the ability to cut different gem types
* '''Jewelry crafting''' — unlock new metals and jewelry types
* '''Better panning results''' — higher chance of rare finds, larger success window
 
Your progression follows a clear path from basic ore mining all the way to crafting legendary gem-studded jewelry with personal inscriptions.
 
== Where to Sell ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Item Type
!Where to Sell
|-
|Raw Ore
|Ore Dropoff
|-
|Ingots
|Ore Dropoff
|-
|Gemstones
|Pawn Shop
|-
|Jewelry
|Pawn Shop
|-
|Gold Flakes & Nuggets
|Ore Dropoff
|}
 
== Summary ==
The Mining system offers a deep progression path:
 
# '''Mine''' raw ore from deposits across the map
# '''Smelt''' ore into ingots at processing stations
# '''Cut''' raw gemstones into polished gems
# '''Craft''' jewelry from ingots and gems, with optional inscriptions
# '''Sell''' your products at dropoffs and pawn shops
# '''Level up''' your Mining skill to unlock better resources, faster speeds, and higher-value crafting
 
Whether you prefer the straightforward grind of mining and selling ore, the quick reflexes of gold panning, or the creative satisfaction of crafting personalized jewelry — there is something for every miner.

Latest revision as of 03:50, 6 February 2026

Mining & Jewelry Crafting

The Mining update introduces a complete resource gathering and crafting system. Mine ores, smelt ingots, cut gemstones, and craft personalized jewelry — all tied to a new Mining skill with meaningful progression.

Mining

Getting Started

To begin mining, purchase a Pickaxe from any General Store. Mining areas are marked on your map — head to one and look for ore deposits (rock formations). Approach a deposit and interact with it to start mining.

Mining takes time — your character will play an animation while working. Once finished, the ore is added to your inventory. Each deposit contains a limited amount of ore. Once depleted, the deposit will regenerate after some time.

Ore Types

Ores are organized into tiers. Higher-tier ores require a higher Mining skill level to extract.

Tier Ores Notes
Tier 1 Stone, Coal, Iron, Salt Available from the start
Tier 2 Copper, Tin, Lead Requires some Mining experience
Tier 3 Bauxite, Silver, Sulphur Mid-level miners
Tier 4 Gold, Quartz, Nefrite Experienced miners
Tier 5 Garnet, Emerald, Sapphire Gemstones — high level required
Tier 6 Ruby, Diamond, Crystal Rare gemstones — expert miners only

Higher-tier ores take longer to mine but are significantly more valuable.

Selling Raw Ore

You can sell raw ore and ingots at Ore Dropoff points. Approach the dropoff and press E to view current prices for all ore and ingot types, then drop items from your inventory to sell them.

Gemstones cannot be sold at ore dropoffs — they must be sold at a Pawn Shop instead.

Gold Panning

Gold Panning is an alternative way to gather resources. Purchase a Gold Pan from a General Store, then head to a designated panning spot near water.

Use the Gold Pan from your inventory to begin. You'll need to complete a quick-time action game — hitting the right timing to succeed. Your Mining skill affects the size of the success window, making it easier as you level up.

Panning Rewards

Panning can yield a variety of rewards:

  • Gold Flakes — small but common finds
  • Gold Nuggets — less common, more valuable
  • Raw Gemstones — rare finds, including both common and legendary gems

Higher Mining skill levels reduce your chance of finding nothing and increase your chance of finding gems. Gold Flakes and Nuggets can later be refined into Gold Ingots at a smelter.

Smelting

Processing Stations (smelters) are marked on your map. At a smelter, you can convert raw ore into refined Ingots. Smelting requires the raw ore and usually some Coal as fuel.

Available Ingots

Ingot Source
Iron Ingot Iron Ore
Copper Ingot Copper Ore
Tin Ingot Tin Ore
Lead Ingot Lead Ore
Aluminum Ingot Bauxite Ore
Silver Ingot Silver Ore
Gold Ingot Gold Ore

Alloys

At higher Mining skill levels, you can combine ingots to create alloys:

  • Bronze Ingot — crafted from Copper and Tin Ingots
  • Steel Ingot — crafted from Iron Ingots
  • Electrum Ingot — crafted from Gold and Silver Ingots

Panning Materials

Gold Flakes can be consolidated into Gold Nuggets, and Gold Nuggets can be smelted into Gold Ingots — even at low Mining levels.

Smelting items are queued and processed one at a time. Your Mining skill level affects smelting speed. Completed smelting awards Mining experience.

Gem Cutting

At a Jewelry Workbench, raw gemstones can be cut into polished versions. Cut gems are more valuable than raw gems and are required for crafting gem-studded jewelry.

Six gem types can be cut:

  • Common gems: Garnet, Emerald, Sapphire
  • Legendary gems: Ruby, Diamond, Crystal

Each gem type has its own Mining level requirement, with legendary gems requiring significantly higher levels.

Jewelry Crafting

At a Jewelry Workbench, you can craft wearable jewelry from ingots and optionally set them with cut gems.

Jewelry Types

Five types of jewelry can be crafted, each requiring a different amount of ingots:

  • Earrings
  • Bracelet
  • Chain
  • Pendant
  • Necklace

Metals

Jewelry can be crafted from three metals, each unlocked at different Mining levels:

  • Silver — entry-level jewelry metal
  • Gold — mid-tier, requires higher Mining skill
  • Electrum — top-tier alloy, requires the highest Mining skill for jewelry

Gem-Studded Jewelry

Any piece of jewelry can optionally be set with a cut gemstone, creating a unique gem-studded piece. For example, you could craft a Gold Necklace with Diamond or Silver Earrings with Emerald. Gem-studded pieces are more valuable and take longer to craft.

Inscriptions

When crafting jewelry, you can add a personal inscription — a custom text engraved onto the piece. Other players can see your inscription when they examine the jewelry. This allows you to create truly one-of-a-kind gifts and keepsakes.

Wearing Jewelry

Crafted jewelry is wearable:

  • Chains, Pendants, and Necklaces are worn as accessories
  • Bracelets go on the wrist
  • Earrings are worn on the ears

Jewelry appearance varies between male and female characters.

Mining Skill

Mining is a new skill visible in your Level Menu alongside other skills. As you perform mining-related activities, you earn experience and level up.

How to Earn Experience

  • Mining ore
  • Smelting ingots
  • Cutting gemstones
  • Crafting jewelry
  • Gold panning

What Leveling Unlocks

As your Mining skill increases, you gain access to:

  • Higher-tier ores — better resources at milestone levels
  • Faster mining speed — experienced miners work quicker
  • Increased ore yield — chance to get bonus ore per swing
  • Smelting recipes — unlock new ingots and alloys
  • Gem cutting — unlock the ability to cut different gem types
  • Jewelry crafting — unlock new metals and jewelry types
  • Better panning results — higher chance of rare finds, larger success window

Your progression follows a clear path from basic ore mining all the way to crafting legendary gem-studded jewelry with personal inscriptions.

Where to Sell

Item Type Where to Sell
Raw Ore Ore Dropoff
Ingots Ore Dropoff
Gemstones Pawn Shop
Jewelry Pawn Shop
Gold Flakes & Nuggets Ore Dropoff

Summary

The Mining system offers a deep progression path:

  1. Mine raw ore from deposits across the map
  2. Smelt ore into ingots at processing stations
  3. Cut raw gemstones into polished gems
  4. Craft jewelry from ingots and gems, with optional inscriptions
  5. Sell your products at dropoffs and pawn shops
  6. Level up your Mining skill to unlock better resources, faster speeds, and higher-value crafting

Whether you prefer the straightforward grind of mining and selling ore, the quick reflexes of gold panning, or the creative satisfaction of crafting personalized jewelry — there is something for every miner.