# Miners

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Miners are the rugged backbone of stone extraction in BLOCKLORDS, ensuring that your domain never falls short of this critical building resource.

**Core Responsibilities**:

* **Stone Extraction**: Their primary role is to extract [stone,](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/resources/construction/stone-and-stone-bricks) a fundamental building block for your farm’s infrastructure.
* **Stone Refinement**: At the [Stone Mine,](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings/building-types/stone-mine) they turn rough stone into sleek, usable Stone Bricks, essential for construction and fortifications.