Farming ore to earn gold in WoW

Level Recommendation: Any

Difficulty: Beginner

Gathering professions, such as mining, can really pay out if you know which materials are either in high demand, or are considered too much of a hassle for most players to want to collect themselves. Some of the most profitable gathering materials are ore. Blacksmiths, engineers, and jewelcrafters all depend on ore to level their profession and create worthwhile items. Below is a list of ore to consider farming. Remember to always check the auction house pricing before committing the time to traveling and gathering!

Types of ore

Copper Ore: best zones- Durotar, Darkshore

Iron Ore: best zones- Western Plaguelands, Feralas

Mithril Ore: best zones- Felwood, Burning Steppes

Truesilver Ore and Thorium Ore: best zones- Un’Goro Crater, Winterspring

Fel Iron Ore: best zone- Hellfire Peninsula (Outland)

Cobalt Ore: best zones- Howling Fjord, Borean Tundra

Saronite Ore: best zone- Sholazar Basin

Obsidium Ore: best zones- Mount Hyjal, Vashj’ir

Ghost Iron Ore: best zones- Jade Forest, Vale of Eternal Blossoms