Ores Levels In Minecraft 1.19.2 Update (2022) -

Some ores, specifically Diamonds , Coal , and Gold , have "reduced air exposure". This means they are less likely to spawn on the visible walls of open caves. To maximize your yields, strip mining (tunneling) is often more effective than exploring open caverns for these specific materials. The Nether Ores:

High mountains are goldmines for Iron , Coal , and Emeralds . If you spawn near Jagged Peaks or Stony Peaks, heading upward is often faster for early-game resources than digging down. Ores Levels in Minecraft 1.19.2 Update (2022)

In Minecraft 1.19.2 , the "Caves & Cliffs" distribution logic remains the standard, meaning most ores follow a triangular distribution where their frequency peaks at a specific "middle" height and tapers off at the edges of their range. Some ores, specifically Diamonds , Coal , and