CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Rethinked Mining
Industrialized mining with a side of fiction, and fun.
Quick answer
Which Rethinked Mining release should I use?
Rethinked Mining targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Rethinked Mining required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Rethinked Mining need?
Rethinked Mining. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Rethinked Mining without breaking your instance.
Built for Rethinked Mining. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Rethinked Mining. It targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Rethinked Mining. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Rethinked Mining add?
Tired of just holding left-click with the undefinedsame pickaxe? Rethinked Mining changes up your time underground, making cave runs feel fresh without overcrowding the game.
Tiered Machinery: Move past basic tools with three different drills made for clearing out rock way faster.
A Deep New Deposit: Mine way down to discover a rare underground ore, along with a pickaxe and shovel that each bring unique abilities to the table.
Overworld Material Tweaks: Skip early trips to dangerous dimensions by finding a way to get quartz right near the surface.
Cave Exploration Gear: Get hands-free light so you don't have to place torches every two steps, plus handy materials for building out your mineshafts.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Rethinked Mining by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Rethinked Mining versions and loaders
Rethinked Mining
rethinked_mining-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
28 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.