Mining is one of the most important activities in Minecraft. Since many players mine for almost half of their in-game time, it is important that it is done safely and correctly.

Mining is the foundation of Minecraft, it's in its name after all, and players who neglect mining their world for precious ores in Survival Mode aren't likely to get too far.

The best level to mine for Diamonds in Minecraft is y level -59. While Diamonds can generate anywhere from y level -16, they're much more abundant the further down you go, with the most being ...