diff --git a/settingtypes.txt b/settingtypes.txt
index 264757db81..a2c11c67cf 100644
--- a/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/settingtypes.txt
@@ -126,6 +126,9 @@ mcl_generate_fallen_logs (Generate fallen logs) bool false
 # But creating new flat worlds after changing this setting should be safe.
 mcl_superflat_classic (Classic superflat map generation) bool false
 
+# If disabled, no ores will be generated.
+mcl_generate_ores (Generate Ores) bool true
+
 # Make some blocks emit decorative particles like flames. This setting
 # specifies the detail level of particles, with higher levels being
 # more CPU demanding.