Core Mining

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Status

Draft

Last reviewed

2026-08-23

Reviewer

Sythan

Game mode

Both

Version coverage

unspecified

Source quality

Research-backed draft using current mining loop and EDCD mining equipment data

Known uncertainty

Candidate recognition details and commodity-specific advice still need direct Live-game verification.

EDFM // Mining

Core mining identifies fissured asteroids, cracks them with seismic charges, and collects the exposed deposits.

Core mining is the mining method built around finding an asteroid core, placing seismic charges into fissures, detonating the asteroid safely, and collecting the deposits exposed by the break-up.

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Equipment

Core mining normally uses a Pulse Wave Analyser to search, a Seismic Charge Launcher to crack fissures, an Abrasion Blaster to remove exposed deposits, collector limpets, a refinery, limpets, and cargo space.

Workflow summary

1. Search the ring for promising asteroids with the pulse wave analyser.
2. Inspect and prospect candidates rather than firing charges blindly.
3. Place seismic charges according to fissure strength and the detonation meter.
4. Move to a safe distance before the detonation timer completes.
5. Use an abrasion blaster on exposed deposits and collect the released resources.

Related Field Procedures

• How to Core Mine (Draft) — Identify core asteroids, place seismic charges, crack the asteroid safely, and collect exposed deposits.