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Q: What is the purpose of mining?
A: People mine for various reasons but most do it for something to do and an additional way to earn ISK.  Mining can be very profitable once you've gotten very skilled at it!

Q: How do I get started in mining?
A:  Every new player starts out with a mining laser and your new player tutorial will teach you how exactly to mine (don't skip the tutorial!).  You can use this mining laser and start out mining around the local asteroid belts in high security areas just to get the hang of things.

Q: What can I mine?
A:  Starting out you'll be mining asteroids.  They are found all over the place (right click in space to bring up the menu and choose your belt) and when you target them you can see what ore they hold.  Some will be more valuable than others so it is a good idea to check the marketplace to see which you want to spend time obtaining.

Q: Is it safe to mine in low security space?
A: There is always a risk when you travel into low security space.  To lower the risk, don't mine AFK, keep an eye out on your surroundings, and always have a safe spot to warp to if you are attacked.

Q: Do I need to train in mining skills?
A: You start out with the basic ability to mine but should upgrade the skill you if intend to make a career of it.

Q: Will I need to upgrade my mining laser?
A: It's a good idea to upgrade to the Miner I from your newbie mining laser.  As you progress you'll want to raise your skill and upgrade your miner so that you can mine more rare materials.

Q: What systems should I be mining in?
A: In the beginning mine in higher security areas.  Anything 1.0 security is safe but probably crowded.  Don't wander into anything less than 0.8 security.  To find locations, open your map and hover over surrounding systems.  You'll see their security rating and what is housed in that system including asteroid belts.  You can set destination to find your way there!

Q: What do I do with the ore that I have mined?
A:  Once you've mined your fill you want to return back to your station.  Here you can either sell the ore unprocessed or choose to reprocess into minerals.  Again, check the marketplace to find if you can make more off of the raw ore or if reprocessing it is worthwhile.

 

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