== Description ==
Prospecting is the locating of [[ore]] veins in rock. To start prospecting, activate a [[pickaxe]] and right-click a [[rock tile]], select Mining -> Prospect. Note that you can not search for ore veins by means of prospecting when being inside a cave - you have to be on the surface, Surface prospecting of flint and salt is only for the single tile prospected, you cannot prospect for nearby salt or flint tiles.
Anyone can detect veins within 3 tiles. At higher skill levels, additional abilities are unlocked.