So , does anyone know how mining works? I haven't seen any footage of mining at all , just wondering as it seems to go hand in hand with Smithing.

I am also curious as to whether or not purchasing (or finding) a pick axe is required to mine.

I'm pretty sure it is required to mine , i'm just wondering how it all works/Where the mines are.

You punch a tree, get the wood, turn that into a workbench, then make a wooden pic...

Wait, wrong game.

I just hope the mining spots re-spawn like the Alchemy reagents do.