Keep On Mining is more than just clicking and digging - it's about smart management. Here are some expert strategies to help you progress quickly in the 2025 edition.
Upgrade Your Tools Early
Don't waste too much time with the default pickaxe. Save your first earnings for a better tool - the efficiency boost is worth it. The Bronze Pickaxe increases mining speed by 40%, which compounds significantly over time.
Focus on Rare Minerals
Common ores are good for quick cash, but rare minerals bring in the big money. Learn their spawn patterns:
- Emeralds appear most frequently between depths 50-70
- Diamonds cluster around lava pockets (visible as orange streaks on the map)
- Gold veins run vertically - follow them up or down for more
Invest in Automation
Once unlocked, automated drills will work while you focus on higher-value tasks. Prioritize these upgrades:
- Basic Auto-Miner (unlocks at level 15)
- Storage Expansion (to prevent inventory clogging)
- Mineral Scanner (helps drones target valuable ores)
Manage Your Inventory
Storage space is limited, so keep it free for valuable resources. Follow this priority list when your bag fills:
- Always keep: Diamonds, Emeralds, Gold
- Usually keep: Silver, Copper (if you need quick cash)
- First to sell: Stone, Coal (easy to replenish)
Prestige at the Right Time
The prestige system gives permanent bonuses, but timing is crucial. Ideal points to reset:
- After unlocking Auto-Miners (level 15-20)
- When upgrade costs become prohibitive
- When you've purchased all available skill tree nodes for your current prestige level
Advanced Strategy: The Mining Loop
For optimal progression, follow this cycle:
- Mine manually to build initial capital
- Invest in efficiency upgrades
- Expand to automated mining
- Use profits to unlock new mining areas
- Repeat with higher-value minerals