OSRS Ore Mining XP Comparison (Experience)
Compare OSRS Mining XP. Copper, iron, coal, gold, mithril, runite and amethyst ores with exact experience per ore listed. Includes tables and sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Gives 5 XP per clay. Lowest in this list. | 5 experience | Mined at level 1 from clay rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Copper Ore Gives 17.5 XP per ore. Same as tin. | 17.5 experience | Mined at level 1 from copper rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Tin Ore Gives 17.5 XP per ore. Same as copper. | 17.5 experience | Mined at level 1 from tin rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Iron Ore Gives 35 XP per ore. Main training ore. | 35 experience | Mined at level 15 from iron rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Silver Ore Gives 40 XP per ore. | 40 experience | Mined at level 20 from silver rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Coal Gives 50 XP per coal. | 50 experience | Mined at level 30 from coal rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Lovakite Ore Gives 60 XP per ore. Members only. | 60 experience | Mined at level 65 in Lovakengj | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Gold Ore Gives 65 XP per ore. | 65 experience | Mined at level 40 from gold rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Mithril Ore Gives 80 XP per ore. | 80 experience | Mined at level 55 from mithril rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Adamantite Ore Gives 95 XP per ore. | 95 experience | Mined at level 70 from adamantite rocks | OSRS Wiki Mining |
| Runite Ore Gives 125 XP per ore. Respawn takes 12 minutes. | 125 experience | Mined at level 85 from runite rocks | OSRS Wiki Runite ore |
| Amethyst Crystal Gives 240 XP per amethyst. Highest in this list. | 240 experience | Mined at level 92 in the Mining Guild | OSRS Wiki Amethyst crystals |
About this converter
Old School RuneScape Mining gives fixed experience for each ore mined from a rock. Copper and tin give 17.5 XP, iron gives 35 XP, coal gives 50 XP, gold gives 65 XP, mithril gives 80 XP, adamantite gives 95 XP, and runite gives 125 XP. This page lists 12 ores with exact XP from the official OSRS Wiki. Use it to compare low level training with high level ores in game.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. For example pick Iron Ore and Runite Ore. Type 100 for Iron Ore to see how much Runite Ore gives the same XP.
Amethyst crystals give 240 XP at level 92 and are the highest in this list. Lovakite gives 60 XP at level 65. Clay gives 5 XP at level 1. Silver gives 40 XP at level 20. Higher ores take longer per attempt and respawn more slowly. Prospector gear, Varrock armour, and mining gloves can change rates. Check the full OSRS Wiki Mining page for levels. All values are base attack or XP before buffs, gear, and event bonuses.
FAQ
How much Mining XP does runite give?
Runite ore gives 125 XP per ore at level 85. Rocks respawn in 12 minutes, or 6 minutes in the Mining Guild.
How much Mining XP does amethyst give?
Amethyst gives 240 XP per amethyst at level 92.
What is the best ore for fast XP?
Iron to 70 then mithril and adamantite are common. Many players use Motherlode Mine. This page compares base XP only.
Sources
- OSRS Wiki Mining
- OSRS Wiki Runite ore and Amethyst crystals
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 12 entries
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