WOW GOLD-World of Warcraft Mining Guide
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Mining in wow is to extract ore, gems, and stones from metal deposits located throughout the land. Here we will offer the latest mining information from both Burning Crusade as well as Wrath of the Lich King-WOTLK. The mining skill is often accompanied with the Blacksmithing, Jewel crafting, and Engineering Skills, since these skills make use of much of the metal that miners smelt. Mining can be a very lucrative profession for just the purpose of making money as well.
Mining also comes with two additional skills, smelting and find minerals. Smelting is to convert your ore into usable metals and it can be performed at one of the many forges located through most populated areas. The Find Minerals skill is like a radar that can be turned on and will operate passively to alter you on your minimap when mineral deposits are drawing near.
If you intend to take Blacksmithing, Jewelcrafting or engineering as one of your professions, mining is highly recommended. Both of these professions require materials that can only be acquired through mining. Mining is not required, but if you do not have mining, you will have to purchase the metals, stones, and gems off the auction hall, which can be very expensive.