Mining has been part of Hârnic culture since the Khuzdul first arrived at Kiraz some 7,000 years ago. Minerals and other valuable materials extracted and processed by miners have played a significant role in the development of human civilizations. Today, most mining on Hârn is done under the purview of the Miners' Guild.

This article describes the organization and activities of the Miners' Guild and its place in Hârnic society. Includes information about mining as an occupation, legal and financial matters, and topics related to the establishment and operation of surface and underground mines.