v0.34:Goblinite

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Goblinite is an important ore of iron, and sometimes copper. Unlike other ores, goblinite is not restricted to any particular layer, though it is most often found on or near the surface. It occurs in small clusters, which can sometimes be dealt with by a solitary dwarf with a pick, and large veins which require greater effort to yield. The discovery of a large vein of goblinite is cause for celebration, a holiday known as Goblin christmas.

Once the mining is complete, the goblinite can be unforbidden and your dwarfs can carry it off to the stockpile. To yield the precious metal, the ore must be smelted at a smelter; the yield is typically less than that of normal ores of iron and copper, but can be an important resource in a particularly metal-poor location (glacier, desert, etc.) provided you have sufficient fuel. Many caravans prize raw goblinite, along with its attendant wrappings.