Copper ore is the first new ore to be added to Minecraft since Nether Quartz in 2013. It can be found between Y levels 0 and 96, most commonly generated at Y level 48.

Minecraft 1.18 is finally here, and that means it's time to start exploring some deep caves and figuring out where the diamonds are with the new ore distribution.

If you want to farm these ores, strip mining is your best bet. This Reddit post has excellent information on air exposure levels and ore distribution. Minecraft Nether Ore Y-Levels ...

Minecraft considers sea level to be at block 62, and clouds start generating at block 128. Most ores are found below sea level, and no ores will be found above cloud level.