How to make Raw Copper in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft raw copper with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, raw copper is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Raw copper is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

raw copper

Let's explore how to add raw copper to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Raw copper is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Raw Copper in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find raw copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find raw copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find raw copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find raw copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find raw copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find raw copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find raw copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Raw Copper in Survival Mode

You can add raw copper to your inventory in Survival mode by mining either copper ore or deepslate copper ore. So, let's get started!

1. Find Copper Ore or Deepslate Copper Ore

First, let's explore where to find copper ore and deepslate copper ore. Both are found in small deposits underground in the Overworld.

Copper Ore

This is what copper ore looks like:

copper ore for raw copper

Copper ore is medium gray with orange and green specks, and can be usually be found at a y-coordinate between 1 and 63.

Deepslate Copper Ore

This is what deepslate copper ore looks like:

copper ore for raw copper

Deepslate copper ore is darker gray with orange and green specks, and is usually found at a y-coordinate of -1.

2. Hold a Stone, Diamond, Iron, or Netherite Pickaxe

To mine these ores, you need to dig up the block with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, stone pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe.

How to make a Netherite Pickaxe

How to make a Diamond Pickaxe

How to make an Iron Pickaxe

How to make a Stone Pickaxe

Other tools will not dig up the block and let you add the raw copper to your inventory.

In this example, we are going to use a stone pickaxe to dig up the block.

3. Mine the Block

The game control to mine the block depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block.

Copper Ore

raw copper dropped

Deepslate Copper Ore

raw copper dropped

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a small raw copper finally appears. The raw copper will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Raw Copper

Make sure you pick up the raw copper before it disappears.

Copper Ore

raw copper gathered

Deepslate Copper Ore

raw copper gathered

Once you pick up the raw copper, it will appear in your hotbar.

raw copper