Uploaded June 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Mining can be deadly if done wrong so here is a guide to save you some time.

0:26 Scanning: Hit [TAB] and hold [left MOUSE] until 100% then let go. Note that you need to be very close to the ground to be able to see the blue boxes that indicate rocks that can be mined.

1:52 Fracture rock: Hit [M] to enter mining mode.
You change between fracture mode and extraction mode by clicking [right MOUSE].

Aim at the rock and the the scanner do it's work. Note the orange outline which means the rock needs to be fractured before any ore can be extracted.

Adjust Laser throttle with [MOUSE WHEEL]. The more the rock weigh, the more power you will need. Start low and adjust up to be safe.

Aim at the rock and click on [left MOUSE] to toggle on/off.
When the Rock energy level is in the green, your fracture sensor will increase. If the Rock energy level is above the green, the overcharge sensor will increase.

Important note: The rock energylevel resets (as of 3.2 PTU m) whenever you turn off and on the laser. So the best method now is to adjust the level and aim the laser outside the rock.

Your goal is to increase your Fracturing sensor to 100% without the overcharge sensor getting to 100% (where the rock explode- and you potential with it).

3:49 Extract ore: Clicking [right MOUSE] to enter extraction mode. Aim at the purple ore then hold [left MOUSE] to extract. Notice that your cargo capacity increase.