diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
index d3ba3d7c450..3dc1cacc98d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
@@ -62,7 +62,10 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pickaxe
 	name = "pickaxe"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/mining.dmi'
 	icon_state = "pickaxe"
+	flags = CONDUCT
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT | SLOT_BACK
 	force = 15
 	throwforce = 10
 	item_state = "pickaxe"