Desert Mining Mod adds new ores and tools specifically designed for mining in desert biomes. It adds new ores that spawn in sand and require a shovel to dig them up. These ores can be found easily in desert areas. This mod introduces new tools called Hand Sieves, which are used to turn sandy ore chunks into resources in the crafting grid. These sieves come in different tiers, from the basic Sandy Hand Sieve to the more advanced Netherite Sieve. This mod adds three new types of shovels: Fortunate Shovel (adds additional Fortune to mined ores), Speedy Shovel (faster than the Netherite Shovel), and Master Shovel (combines the benefits of both). The Master Shovel can instantly break sand without enchantments and provides even greater Fortune and speed.
Features:
- Introduces sand-based ores found exclusively in desert biomes.
- Requires shovels for mining, adding a new strategic element to resource gathering.
- Breaking desert ores yields Sandy Ore Chunks, which are used to obtain resources.
- Sandy Ore Chunks are processed using hand sieves in the crafting grid.
- Ores are affected by the Fortune Enchantment, providing opportunities for greater rewards.
- Hand sieves come in various tiers, offering different durability and efficiency levels.
- Special shovels, including the Master Shovel, enhance mining speed and fortune.
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Requires:
Minecraft Forge
Desert Mining Mod Download Links
For Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20
Forge Version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2
For Minecraft 1.19.4
Forge Version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2
For Minecraft 1.19.2
Forge Version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2
For Minecraft 1.18.2
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For Minecraft 1.16.5
Forge Version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.1, 1.19.4
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: In MC Java Mods, or directly above on this page.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Downloads as 198413.mcaddon
- Download size: 106 KB
- Download link checked 26 Jul 2026 — working
- Mirrored on our own servers — the download does not depend on the original host
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.