Levels 1-10: For these first levels, it does not matter where you mine, since all mines contain the basic metals. Start mining either copper or tin, but once you have a ]full load, don’t put it in your bank unless you want to be a smither, and smith it later. Let the ore drop on the ground, because there is little value in selling the tin or copper, and traveling back and forth is a waste of your time.

Levels 10-20: Now that you can start mining iron, you need to find a good mine. The Dwarven mine in one of the most popular, but because of its crowds and scorpions (if you have a lower combat level) is not suitable for mining. For a mine that works for you, and if you are unsure, the south-west Varrock mine is a good place to start. Iron is valuable enough to store in your bank, so take the time to do that.

Levels 20-30: Your mining should be high-enough now that you can start to make a profit. These levels are probably the hardest to get through, since you are still mining iron, but after you get to level 30 you can mine coal. Keep mining iron in the same location as you were, unless you want a change of scenery

Levels 30-40: You have two choice upon reaching level 30, either mine coal to make a profit, or keep mining iron to get your level up. Even though the first choice might seem better; the second will benefit you in the long run mining coal at its lowest level takes a while, and when you are competing with people who have the same mining level if not higher, they will usually get the coal before you. (You should switch to Dwarven Mine).

Levels 50-60: Now that you can mine coal in the guild, your mining ability will almost double, and your profits will soar. Don’t mine the Mithril in the guild even thought it is tempting, since you will rarely get it because of higher level people competing to get it. You can also get 3-4 coals before you can get 1 Mithril, which means making money faster and leveling up faster.

Levels 60-70: Levels used to seem short compared to now, right? Since you will be needing hundreds of thousands of experience points to get these higher levels, you must fully commit to mining. Some people take a “vacation” to take a break from mining, and work on other skills, but if if you do stay away for a long time your hard work will go to waste. Hold off on the Mithril until your mining is 65 or more. Keep banking your coal, and periodically cert it and sell them to make some money. Remember, Adamantine is level 70…

Levels 70-85: If you want to go all the way to rune everything you’ve done will seem like nothing, since you need almost 14 million experience points. Coal and Mithril should be your main mining metal, but Adamantine is easy to get once you get a few levels past level 70. Choose which one will help you make the most profit and sell it. Remember level 85 is the goal for all miners in Runescape.

Levels 85-99: Now that you have reached your goal, you are among the elite miners of Runescape. The only place where you can mine rune is the Wilderness, so make sure you higher protection when you go in. They can be friends, bodyguards or your own weapons, it is a personal choice.