Being a returning player from 07, I never even knew Mining gloves became a thing or where to get them until I was well past the point of using them for effective
Ferocious gloves - OSRS Wiki
15 Best Gloves in Old School RuneScape (Ranked) – FandomSpot
Obtaining Expert Mining Gloves/Unidentified Minerals Part 1 : r/2007scape
Loot from Superior Mining Gloves (240 Minerals) : r/2007scape