In Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, players take on the role of Dwarves venturing into the vast, procedurally generated depths of Khazad-dûm to reclaim their ancestral homeland. Mining is a central pillar of the gameplay, where Dwarves utilize their inherent skills and increasingly powerful pickaxes to excavate valuable ores and resources. These materials, ranging from common iron and coal to legendary substances like Mithril and Star-metal, are essential for crafting better gear, weapons, tools, and base-building components.
| Image | Ore | Rock | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore | Stone, Ihraz Granite | Westgate, Elven Quarter, Mines of Moria, Crystal Descent, Lower Deeps | |
| Coal | Stone | Westgate, Elven Quarter, Mines of Moria, Crystal Descent | |
| Copper Ore | Stone | Mines of Moria, Orctown, Crystal Descent | |
| Tin Ore | Stone | Mines of Moria, Orctown, Crystal Descent, Orc Warren, Tomb of Kings | |
| Silver Ore | Ihraz Granite | Mines of Moria, Lower Deeps | |
| Gold Ore | Adamant | Mines of Moria (scarce), Upper City | |
| Star-metal Ore | Adamant | Redhorn Lode, Barazinbar (Shadow Orc Domain) | |
| Mithril Ore | Adamant, Boulders | Redhorn Lode (Mithril Mining Shaft), Barazinbar | |
| Salt | Ihraz Granite | Deeps | |
| Resin | Ihraz Granite, Black Boulders | Deeps | |
| True-quartz | White rocks (blue crystals) | Crystal Descent, Lower Deeps, Redhorn Lode | |
| Sun-stone | Adamant | Durin's Highway, Redhorn Lode, Barazinbar (Shadow Orc Domain), Darkest Deeps | |
| Arrizite | Boulders (pink, silver/aqua streaks) | Many areas of Moria |