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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Desert Mining

Adds in New Ores that spawn in sand in the Desert

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Quick answer

Which Desert Mining release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file Desert Mining 1.0.0
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Desert Mining 1.0.0 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. 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 Desert 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.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Desert Mining 1.0.0 need?

Desert Mining 1.0.0 . Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Desert Mining without breaking your instance.

Built for Desert Mining 1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Desert Mining 1.0.0 . It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Desert Mining 1.0.0 . It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Desert Mining add?

This Mod Adds in New Ores to the Game

All of these Ores are made of Sand and require a Shovel to Dig them up

These New Ores Spawn in the Desert and can be very easy to find

When Breaking the Ores, you will get Sandy Ore Chunks

You combine These Sandy Ore Chunks with one Hand Sieves to get the Resource

These New Ores are affected by the Fortune Enchantment

Hand Sieves are New Tools

They are used to Turn Sandy Chunks into Resources in the Crafting Grid

They can be crafted very easily and have Different Tiers

The Cheapest Being the Sandy Hand Sieve which is made with Sticks and Sandstone and only has 4 Uses

The Most Expensive Being the Netherite Sieve, which requires the previous Diamond Sieve and has 2048 uses

This Mod Also Adds in 3 New Shovels to the Game

Fortunate Shovel , Speedy Shovel and Master Shovel

The Fortunate Shovel Adds Additional Fortune to Mined Ores

The Speedy Shovel is Faster than the Netherite Shovel

The Master Shovel is the combination of Both Shovels

The Master Shovel has an even Greater Additonal Fortune and More Speed

The Master Shovel can Instantly Break Sand without Enchantments

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