There are 2 ways to remove ads.  Becoming a Donor and/or ranking up to level 5 (Foreman of the Mines) via earning DigCoins.

Support the site with a 1 time $20 donation and browse ad-free for 1 Year!  We Thank You for the Support!

Please Note: After a year you must Renew Manually.  ALSO It is NOT required to be a donor to remove ads.  There are other options.  You can also remove ads by being active within the forums, making friends, sending messages, leaving comments and rating pages.  As you rank up you will reach level 5 and will unlock Foreman of the Mines rank.  This rank and higher will no longer see ads!