Saro´s Easy Mining
by Sarocesch
Saro´s Easy Mining lets a player replace specific ore and block types with other blocks by holding Shift and right-clicking while mining, as set in a configuration file.
What it does
Replacement rules are written in a configuration file as simple block=replacement pairs. The file ships with example entries, such as coal ore giving cobblestone and iron ore giving stone, so a server owner can start with a working setup and then edit the list to suit the world.
Because the rules are a server-side configuration, only the server needs the mod installed and players join without installing anything. Multiplayer Survival Compatible is noted as a companion for multiplayer survival play. The mod is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 20 release versions, 1.16.5 – 26.3, and all rights are reserved, so the code is not open source.
Key features
Block replacement
Holding Shift and right-clicking a block while mining swaps it for the configured replacement.
Customizable configuration
Each replacement is a block=replacement entry, so new pairs can be added or removed without changing code.
Pre-configured defaults
Example replacements such as emerald ore giving iron ore are included for a quick start.
Survival and creative use
The swap rules can change how resources are gathered in survival or how builders collect material in creative.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.19.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival servers
A server owner can change which ores yield common blocks, shaping how resources are gathered in a shared world.
Creative building
Builders can collect a block type that would otherwise require mining rarer ore, speeding up large projects.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want to set custom mining rules for their players, and single-player players who want a quicker way to gather certain blocks.
How it compares
Selective Mining is a client-side only mod, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, with builds for 1.16 – 1.21.8. Easy Exchange（简易替换） runs on client and server, is not open source, and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. No Stone Left Behind [NSLB] is server-side only, not open source, and targets 1.21.1 on NeoForge alone.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saro´s Easy Mining | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| Selective Mining | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| Easy Exchange（简易替换） | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-14 |
| No Stone Left Behind [NSLB] | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-09-02 |
Questions
Does Saro´s Easy Mining need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders does Saro´s Easy Mining support?
How are the replacement rules set up?
In the catalog
Saro´s Easy Mining is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Saro's Easy Mining Mod simplifies the mining experience in Minecraft, allowing players to replace specific blocks with a simple right-click while holding Shift. Customize your block replacements easily via a configuration file, perfect for enhancing your survival or creative gameplay! js // Block Replacement Settings…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/saros-easy-mining
- Owner
- Sarocesch
- Published
- 2024-06-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15