Through mine-archaeology, simulation tests and other methods, the origin and development of China's old mining technology is systematically explored. Three conclusions can thus be attained. I. The historical progress of China's old mining technology can be divided into six stages: the rudimentary stage (Prehistorically), forming stage (Middle Shang), developing stage (Western Zhou), innovation stage (Autumn & Spring to middle Warring States), boosting stage (Chin & Han to Yuan) and the fully-developed stage (Ming & Qing Dynasty). II. China's old mining technology has deep Chinese features, and it has its own developing path. Many technologies are combined together, this largely depends on the combination of various social elements of that time. III. China's old mining technological outlook is organic, integrated and synthesized. It lays much emphasis on combination.