WoW Horde Copper Mining Guide

Where to Mine Copper in Durotar

Durotar: Levels 1-11



Durotar is the starting area for the Horde races of Trolls and Orcs, it lies in Horde Territory outside of the city of Orgimmar, anyone can come here to mine but it is most convenient for these 2 races. This area is full of mountains which makes it a very good zone to mine copper. The cave in the northeast corner (Skull Rock) is a very good spot to farm and can be a good starting point to run copper mining routes in Durotar. I'd start at the cave and run south along the path to Razor Hill. From Razor Hill continue south out toward the coast, come back west along the path and do the circle that runs around Sen'jin Village. From Sen'jin Village there head back north and and then west along the mountains following the path. Then either run back east to get back on path or just head directly north from there into the mining route. Loop through the valley with all the thunder lizards (Thunder Ridge), come back out go along the mountains to the west of the valley, then run east along the mining path, and either head south to redo some of the paths or head all the way east back toward the cave and start over.
Where to Mine Copper in Eversong Woods

Eversong Woods: Levels 1-10



Eversong woods is the beginning area for Blood Elves. It has a few good places to mine copper. Starting North of Farstrider Retreat head east to the Duskwither Spire. From the spire head south along the mountains all the way to the end of the trolls where the path starts to lead west. Keep going west and perform a loop around the mountain range as indicated on the path and continue heading west toward Fairbreeze Village. Perform a loop around the mountain range to the south of Fairbreeze Village and then head north along some of the smaller ridges and then east toward the East Sanctum. From the East Sanctum head north to the mountains above and and then back east along the route from Farstrider Retreat.
Where to Mine Copper in Tirisfal Glades

Tirisfal Glades: Levels 1-11



Starting at Brill head north onto the path and continue following the path east and north along the mountains until you hit the water. Follow the coast line east towards Scarlet Monastery, head south along the mountain range outside of Scarlet Monastery. Head east into the spider area (Venomweb Vale) and wrap around to come back west. Keep following the path west until it hits the western mountain range where it can then be followed north up into Agamand Mills and follow the mountains north, east, and south around Agamand Mills until you reach the point you started north of Brill and repeat the route.
Where to Mine Copper in Mulgore

Mulgore: Levels 1-11



Mulgore is the starting area for Tauren. Because of the surplus of caves there is a very easy route to follow. Start out at any point on the route and ensure that every cave area that you approach you go into if possible. Loop around the entire edge of Mulgore until it cuts east from a cave to the south of Thunderbluff all the way across the map to another cave (Venture Co. Mine).
Where to Mine Copper in The Barrens

The Barrens: Levels 10-25



The Barrens is usually the next area in line for the Tauren, Orc, and Trolls after they complete their starting newbie zones. It is a very big zone with mobs ranging from levels 10-25, the further south you go the higher level the enemies becomes, so if you are a low level following this guide, please be careful. The best starting point is the mountain around Wailing Caverns because the Horde can fly right into the Crossroads, if starting at Ratchet is easier or you are Alliance start there but this walk through will begin at Crossroads. Run south following the path near Wailing Caverns, head east of the Lushwater Oasis along the path and do a loop around the mountains just to the north of Northwatch Hold. From Northwatch hold follow the path south along the eastern mountains of the zone. Once you reach the area of Razorfen Downs and Razorfen Kraul head north along the western edge of the mountains (be careful there are level 20-25 quillboars in this area) to Camp Taurajo. From Camp Taurajo continue north along the western mountains following the path all the way until you reach the harpy area (The Dry Hills) in the northwestern corner. From the harpies head east, do a loop around the mountain, head north from there and then continue east to the cave in the northeastern corner of the zone (Boulder Lode Mine). From the cave head south again and do a loop around the mountain on the map, then continue on the path south until you reach the mountain to the northwest of Ratchet. From this mountain head back across on the mining path to Wailing Caverns and begin again.
Where to Mine Copper in Silverpine Forest

Silverpine Forest: Levels 10-20



Silverpine Forest is the next area the Undead go to after their beginning area. There is a long mining route that is very easy to follow due to the high frequency of cave systems and mountains in this zone. Start at Sepulcher and head north all the way to the cave system in the northwest corner of the zone (The Skittering Dark). From the cave head east to the farm on the map then follow the coast south into the mountains. Head east into Ambermill and go north beyond Ambermill and then back south along the mountains on the opposing side. Continue south until the path then head west along the bottom of the mountains and then northwest back toward Sepulcher following the mountain line the entire time.
Where to Mine Copper in Ghostlands

Ghostlands: Levels 9-20



Ghostlands is the next area for Blood Elves after completing Eversong Woods. There are a few good mountain routes for copper in this zone. Start out north of Tranquillien and follow the mountains northeast on the path until you come to the cave (Amani Catacombs). Go through the cave to the east. Once through the cave head south around the mountain and west toward Sanctum of the Sun and back toward Tranquillien. From Tranquillien head west past Sanctum of the Moon then South on the path. Follow the Dead Scar south and then east on the map along the southern mountain line. Come off the mountain line to go around the water and northeast along the mountains back toward Farstrider Enclave. Follow whichever route from Farstrider Enclave to Tranquillien and use the opposite route to start the mining route over again.
Where to Mine Copper in Instances

If you are looking to mine copper in instances check out Wailing Caverns (15-21) and The Deadmines (15-20), which is located in Alliance Territory.