🗺️ Nine mines — full guide

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Beginner-friendly site northeast of camp. Steady gold dust and reliable daily income. Place supports to reduce collapse risk and prioritize the right tunnel for richer veins. Pair with Pan Mk1 for the best early ROI. Watch for false glitter on the left tunnel wall.

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Cold glacier biome—warm clothing is mandatory. Gold flakes are worth far more than dust. The main drift turns after ~200 m toward a richer pocket. Blizzards can cut output; hiring helpers keeps progress steady during storms.

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Endgame megamine with multi-level stopes. Heavy rock needs dynamite and strong tools. Nugget runs can spike income dramatically. Hidden chambers tie into side content—explore thoroughly before committing supplies.

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Shallow placer ground with fast panning loops. Great for learning water flow and tailings management. Upgrade water flow tools before scaling shifts to longer workdays.

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Narrow tunnel network favors compact gear layouts. Watch ceiling stability and carry spare timber. Mid-run flake clusters appear past the second bend—clear debris first.

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Open bar deposits reward sluice boxes and good shovel discipline. River levels change yields; work the inside bend when the water drops.

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Steep approaches tax stamina—pack food and plan rope routes. Mixed dust and flakes across terraces; scan high benches after storms expose fresh gravels.

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Beach placers are forgiving but competitive. Short sessions with pan focus beat overloading inventory. Tide timing matters for some scraper spots.

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Deep cut rewards patient shoring and explosive discipline. Nugget pockets cluster near bedrock—probe carefully and retreat if supports fail.