Making Gold: Through Mining

If you are anything like me and like tedious chores which few people do and result in you with a pocket full of gold. Then you will find this page very interesting and intriguing.

I personally only do gathering professions, Mining being the main one which I enjoy the most. I enjoy it the most simply because its easy to do and the things you collect will sell for a LOT of gold per item (not per stack).

As you progress through your mining the higher the level of the items profession skill the more the gold you will find in your pocket after selling it at the Auction house.

What ores are the most profitable to farm?

The most profitable ores currently in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm are the following:

• Elementium Ore
• Obsidium Ore

What else can you find while mining elementium and obsidian ores?

However while mining you will also find the following elements

• Volatile Earth
• Volatile Water
• Various gemstones

They can be found in the higher levels of Eastern Kingdoms, Deepholme, etc. 

How much do they sell for?

On my server the current auction house prices are:

• Elementium Ore: 14 Gold per item
• Obsidium Ore: 12 Gold per item
• Elementium Bar: 32 Gold per item (2x Elementium ores make)
• Obsidium Bar: 34 Gold per item (2x Elementium ores to make)

Where is the best place to find Elementium and Obsidium Ores?

To put it simply - Deepholme, its a miners paradise!

Is there a guide for me to quickly level up my mining?

Yes be sure to check out the following guide i wrote it for people like you!
Levels 1 - 65: http://www.simplywarcraft.com/2010/06/when-to-get-mining-training.html
Levels 66 - 125: http://www.simplywarcraft.com/2010/06/66-125-mining-skill-guide-screenshot.html
Levels 126 - 525: http://www.simplywarcraft.com/2010/06/126-175-mining-skill-guide-right-now.html