I've learned so much from this website, so I thought I'd make my own contribution.
In the Dread Wastes, to the south there is a large island called Zan'Vess. Mining is amazing here. Because it's such a small area and the ore pops so quickly, keeping it cleared keeps the Trillium popping. There's also a good amount of Kyparite here as well. I'm on a large server, but I only ever see 1-2 people there at peek hours. They are mostly questing or rep grinding, and don't bother the ore. There are hostiles, but most of the ore spots are easy to get without argoing. A druid is ideal, as instant shift cuts down on time. The main thing to remember is to keep the ore cleared so that Trillium has a chance to spawn.
In one hour, here was my take:
ghost iron = 480
kyparite= 61
trillium= 46
I've prospected most of my ore for gems, sold the rare cuts, and made trillium bars to sell. So far I've made off this haul 4k (haven't used all my gems, most of the gold was from selling the bars and kyparite ore)
I imagine more gold could be made if you also have herbalism, which I do not.
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