Mining

Mining is an action in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Mining is performed at ore veins using a Pickaxe (required). Ore veins produce their respective ores and possibly a precious gem. This action is similar to chopping wood, in that it produces items from "nothing" at certain designated spots in Skyrim.

Mining can also be achieved by wielding or dual wielding pickaxes and attacking the ore vein. Ore veins replenish their ores after About a month, malachite, may replenish every 15 days.

A typical node can produce between 1-3 ore based on how you approach mining the node. Auto-mining typically will yield 2 ore from begining to end animation. A player can get more taking the longer route of letting the animation run to collecting the first ore then stopping it at the third hit. This takes longer but ensures that you will pontential obtain the most from a single vein.

Ore
There are 13 different types of ore that can be mined in Skyrim. .

Locations
Corundum Ore can be found at:

Ebony Ore can be found at:
 * One Corundum Ore Vein located in Greywater Grotto, South south west of Helgen on the map.
 * Goldenrock Mine at Darkwater Crossing, west of Mistwatch.
 * Halted Stream Camp, left of the Transmute Spell Tome.
 * Pinepeak Cavern, north of Ivarstead. (1-3 Ore)
 * Along the mountain edge north of Shor's Stone.
 * Eldergleam Sanctuary, on one of the edges.
 * Broken Helm Hollow, east of Riften. when inside all to the back there's a chain pull it and there it is. 1 vein in main chamber.
 * Up in the mountains south of Hlaalu Farm and southeast of Brandy-Mug farm.
 * Northeast of Cragwallow Slope. At the mountainside on a rock underneath a pinetree.
 * Nchuand-Zel Excavation Site, in Markarth.
 * One Corundum Ore Vein located Southeast of Windhelm, not too far from the stables.
 * Walking south (and a bit to the west) from Wreck of The Brinehammer will lead to two ores.
 * Pale Imperial Camp. The ore is a small distance to the northeast of the camp.
 * Southwest of Dustman's Cairn (Companion quest dungeon), when you reach the water head west along the shore, 1 vein.
 * One Corundum Ore Vein South of Abandoned Jail, on the riverbank below.
 * Northeast of Northwind Mine, just off the trail.
 * Due east from Loreius Farm.
 * Directly north of Whiterun, between Dragonreach and the small ruins on the hill.
 * One Corundum Ore Vein located near Broken Helm Hollow, near base of waterfall.
 * One vein in Cold Rock Pass.
 * One vein in Ustengrav Depths on a ledge near the Dragon Shout.
 * One vein directly south of Anga's mill, in a crevice, marked with a flagpole (Southwest of Windhelm)
 * Blackreach, a massive cave under a dwemer ruin called Mzinchaleft South East of Dawnstar. (Can also get from geode veins "see details below")


 * Redbelly Mine, on the west side of Shor's Stone, North of Riften(Infested by spiders, which will respawn by the time the ore does.)
 * Mzulft, Southeast of Windhelm
 * Gloombound Mine, Southeast of Windhelm
 * Throat of the World, Very top of the mountain.
 * Blackreach, a massive cave under a dwemer ruin called Mzinchaleft South East of Dawnstar. (Found 2 may be more).

Iron Ore can be found at:

Moonstone Ore can be found at: Orichalcum Ore can be found at: Quicksilver Ore can be found at: Silver Ore can be found at:
 * Embershard Mine, located southwest of Riverwood.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located Half-Moon Mill, North of Falkreath
 * Left Hand Mine, just southeast of Markarth.
 * Fort Fellhammer, south of Dawnstar.
 * Rockwallow Mine, East of Morthal.
 * Halted Stream Camp, north of Whiterun.
 * Northwind Mine, southeast of Mistwatch.
 * Six Iron Ore Veins located in Iron-Breaker Mine, southeast in Dawnstar.
 * Saarthal
 * Two Ore Veins located in Whistling Mine, southeast of Winterhold (City).
 * East of the exit (Southern marker) of Broken Helm Hollow.
 * 2 veins south-west of Sarethi Farm.
 * Southeast of Hollyfrost Farm near Windhelm - another can be found going further south up in the mountains, the ore being east of an unmarked hunting camp.
 * Knifepoint Mine, unmarked in Knifepoint Ridge, which is South of the Glenmoril Coven.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located Northwest of Narzulbur, behind some rocks.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located Southeast of Cragwallow Slope.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located near Traitor's Post. Follow the road going Southwest.
 * One Iron Ore Vein Southeast of Riverside Shack. South of Windhelm.
 * One Iron Ore Vein North of Eldergleam Sanctuary.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located Southwest of Rorikstead.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located North of Rorikstead.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located near South Cold Rock Pass.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located on East side of Farstrewn Mine.
 * Eight Iron Ore Veins located in Felhammer Mines The mine is located at Fort Felhammer near Dawnstar at the base of the mountain It has an expert lock on the door to the mine.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located north of Blizzard Rest.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located in Ustengrav Depths.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located south of Morvath's Lair.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located inside of White River Watch.
 * Five Iron Ore Veins located inside of Gloombound Mine.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located inside Toldvald's Cave.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located beside The Shadow Stone.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located East of Lost Tongue Overlook.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located on the path up to Lost Tongue Overlook.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located on a small island North of Snow-Shod Farm.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located Northeast of Heartwood Mill.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located at Ansilvund.
 * One Iron Ore Vein located in Greywater Grotto, South south west of Helgen on the map.
 * Inside Lost Knife Cave.
 * Blackreach, a massive cave under a dwemer ruin called Mzinchaleft South East of Dawnstar.
 * Inside Swindler's Den.
 * Mzulft, Southeast of Windhelm.
 * Two Moonstone Ore Veins located in Stony Creek Cave, Southeast of Windhelm.
 * Five Moonstone Ore Veins located in Soljund's Sinkhole.
 * Cronvagnr Broodlair, in the Cronvagnr Cave.
 * One Vein along the west wall of Nightcaller Temple, just East of Dawnstar.
 * One vein can be found a little south-east on a mountian of the north-western orc stronghold.
 * Bilegulch Mine, Southwest of Fort Sungard(Beware of pools of flammable oil.)
 * On the southwestern side of the mountain on which Bonestrewn Crest is situated.
 * Dushnikh mine, inside the orc stronghold Dushnikh Yal, southeast of Markarth.
 * Mor Khazgur mine, inside the orc stronghold Mor Khazgur, to the far north-west of Skyrim
 * Along the path to the The Throat of the World
 * In a trolls cave just north of Iverstead
 * Along the road from Whistling Mine west towards Winterhold (City). There ore is between some rocks a bit southwest from a unmarked hunting camp.
 * Atop a rocky hill, slightly south and due east from Dustman's Cairn, north-northeast of Redoran's Retreat.
 * Along a cliff to the Northwest of Shearpoint, Southeast from Korvanjund.
 * Giant's Grove, inside Fallowstone Cave, around the Shrine of Malacath.
 * Two veins on top of a large hill due west of Alftand, and southeast of Dawnstar.
 * Froki's Shack (near Autumnwatch Tower), against the bed of rocks near the wood chopping block.
 * On the peak overlooking Skyborn Altar there are three veins.
 * Five Quicksilver Ore Veins located in Quicksilver Mine, near the coast, Northwest in Dawnstar.
 * Purewater Run, West of Dushnikh Yal
 * Shrine of Azura, East of the shrine behind some snow banks.
 * Between Autumnwatch Tower and Arcwind point.
 * North East form The Serpent Stone below ice cliff. This location is very close to end of the map.
 * Blind Cliff Bastion, accessed through Blind Cliff Cave. East of Markarth and slightly north. Just north of the island formed by the river splitting and rejoining.
 * On the top of the Glacier en route to the Tower Stone, there are 2 veins.
 * Blackreach, a massive cave under a dwemer ruin called Mzinchaleft South East of Dawnstar.(found 2 mayt be more)
 * Three may be found on an island north of High Gate Ruins, past a few stone structures.
 * Three veins in Blind Cliff Bastion.

Malachite Ore can be found at:
 * The Bloodlet Throne, past the throne room.
 * When coming out of Markarth, cross the East bridge (not the one to Left Hand Mine) and turn left up the hill
 * By Stendarr's Beacon east of Riften
 * Frostmere Crypt, just before Frostmere Depths
 * One Silver Ore Vein located south of Hollyfrost Farm near Windhelm, small distance south from an unmarked hunting camp.
 * Along the path to the Throat of the World
 * Fenn's Gulch Mine in Karthwasten, Northeast of the Lover's Stone
 * Sanuarach Mine, inside of Karthwasten. Follow the road Northeast from Markath.
 * Directly south of Silent Moons Camp.
 * Nort east form The Serpent Stone below ice cliff.
 * One Vein opposite of the Dragon Shout in Ustengrav depths on a ledge.
 * The Throat of the World (Top)
 * Steamscorch Mine, directly North East of kynesgrove (There isn't a waypoint but you should see a door on the left of the pathway up the hill)

Gold Ore can be found at: Geode Vein: You can mine Soul gems (filled) from petty to black and grand gems. When you mine it you will either get Corundum Ore from it or Soul Gems.
 * Kolskeggr Mine, South of the Lover Stone near Markarth, has an abundance of gold to mine.(Taken over by Forwsworn)
 * Three Gold Ore Veins located in Lost Prospect Mine, East of Rifton, North of the mountains. In the cave all the ore is located behind the waterfall.
 * One Gold Ore Vein located in Greywater Grotto, South, south-west of Helgen on the map.
 * One Gold Ore Vein located near Greenspring Hollow. To the southeast near the water.
 * Two Gold Ore Veins located near Fort Neugrad. Above cliff, across lake, access by left (north) part of shore.
 * On a very small island directly Northeast of a large snow covered island which is to the Northeast of Dawnstar.
 * One Gold Ore Vein located directly east of Falkreath.
 * One Vein in Lost Knife Hideout Northeast of Ivarstead (just Southwest of Fort Amol).
 * One Gold Ore Vein at the back of Moss Mother Cavern (West from Riverwood past Ilinalta's Deep)
 * One Gold Ore Vein directly south of Anga's Mill, in a crevice marked with a flagpole (Southwest of Windhelm)

These can be found in Blackreach, a massive cave under a dwemer ruin called Mzinchaleft, South West of Dawnstar.

Bugs

 * There have been instances where the animation of a node has ended early but the node can still be mined but will not be interactable. Getting around this issue is relatively easy by weilding your pickaxe and attacking the ore.