diff --git a/turtle.lua b/turtle.lua
index d667855..57d1ec5 100644
--- a/turtle.lua
+++ b/turtle.lua
@@ -509,6 +509,14 @@ local commands = {
         return true, "Starting exploration"
     end,
     
+    mine = function()
+        print("Mine command received")
+        state.mode = "exploring" -- Use exploring mode for mining
+        state.stuckCounter = 0
+        broadcastStatus()
+        return true, "Starting mining"
+    end,
+    
     returnHome = function()
         print("Return home command received")
         state.mode = "returning"