TerraMine Mine Value Calculator
What is each mine actually worth over its lifetime? This calculator compares boosted lifetime value across all four mine types and every level.
Answer first: Over a 5-year active window with 24/7 boost, a level-1 Rock is worth $3.42, Coal $4.98, Gold $6.08, and Diamond $13.69. Each level adds 1% to those totals.
Lifetime value by type (60-month window, boosted)
| Mine | LVL 1 | LVL 25 | LVL 50 | LVL 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪨 Rock | $3.42 | $4.24 | $5.10 | $6.81 |
| ⚫ Coal | $4.98 | $6.17 | $7.42 | $9.90 |
| 🟡 Gold | $6.08 | $7.54 | $9.06 | $12.11 |
| 💎 Diamond | $13.69 | $16.97 | $20.39 | $27.24 |
How value is calculated
Lifetime USD = boosted monthly rent × 1 + (level − 1) × 0.01 × 60 months. Adjust for your expected retention. See the strategy guide for how to use this in upgrade decisions.
Try it on your portfolio
Log every mine in the Mines Manager to see exact lifetime value across your entire portfolio.
FAQ
What is a mine 'worth' in TerraMine?
Lifetime value = monthly rent × expected active months. Assuming a 5-year active window, a level-1 boosted Diamond is worth ~$13.69 lifetime.
Which mine has the best ROI per level?
Diamond by a wide margin — 4× more rent per level than Rock at the same cost curve.