diff --git a/miner/worker.go b/miner/worker.go
index 4b8a31d9b1..a0f7b1739e 100644
--- a/miner/worker.go
+++ b/miner/worker.go
@@ -448,6 +448,10 @@ func (w *worker) newWorkLoop(recommit time.Duration) {
 			commit(false, commitInterruptNewHead)
 
 		case <-timer.C:
+			if w.chainConfig.Consortium != nil {
+				continue
+			}
+
 			// If mining is running resubmit a new work cycle periodically to pull in
 			// higher priced transactions. Disable this overhead for pending blocks.
 			if w.isRunning() && (w.chainConfig.Clique == nil || w.chainConfig.Clique.Period > 0) {