The Manual: Mining
Mining is the most basic activity your dwarves will perform. In order to mine, you need the following:
- A healthy, unoccupied dwarf with a pick and the Mining profession
- A rock wall in a designated mining area that such a dwarf can access
For technical help with these matters, follow these links:
Setting Professions
Designations
Mining serves two purposes. First, you get minerals which you can turn into treasure. Second, you
create living space for your dwarves to shelter in. The rest of the First Outpost tutorial
will guide you through how to create living spaces, how to make crafts and how to store the minerals
and crafts that come under your control.