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	==Space mining==		==Space mining==
	[[File:Mining-duo.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Mining duo]]		[[File:Mining-duo.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Mining duo]]
	Mining in a [[Planetary Ring System\|planetary ring]] ~~and~~ asteroid belt involves finding rocky and icy fragments that originated from shattered [[asteroids]], [[Comet\|comets]], or [[moons]]. This involves five processes:		Mining in a [[Planetary Ring System\|planetary ring]] or asteroid belt involves finding rocky and icy fragments that originated from shattered [[asteroids]], [[Comet\|comets]], or [[moons]]. This involves five processes:
	# Probe		# Probe
	# Fragment		# Fragment

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	\| reward = High		\| reward = High
	\| timeinvestment = Large		\| timeinvestment = Large
	\| suggestedships = [[Adder]]; [[Anaconda]]; [[Asp Explorer]]; [[Cobra Mk III]]; [[Cobra Mk V]]; [[Federal Corvette]]; [[Imperial Cutter]]; [[Keelback]]; [[Krait Mk II]]; [[Mandalay]]; [[Panther Clipper Mk II]]; [[Python]]; [[Type-9 Heavy]]; [[Type-11 Prospector]];		\| suggestedships = [[Adder]]; [[Anaconda]]; [[ Anaconda Mk II ]]; [[Asp Explorer]]; [[Cobra Mk III]]; [[Cobra Mk V]]; [[Federal Corvette]]; [[Imperial Cutter]]; [[Keelback]]; [[Krait Mk II]]; [[Mandalay]]; [[Panther Clipper Mk II]]; [[Python]]; [[Type-9 Heavy]]; [[Type-11 Prospector]];
	\| suggestedupgrades = [[Mining Laser]]; [[Refinery]]; [[Cargo Rack]]s; [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpets]]; [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpets]]; [[Abrasion Blaster]]; [[Pulse Wave Analyser]]; [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]; [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]		\| suggestedupgrades = [[Mining Laser]]; [[Refinery]]; [[Cargo Rack]]s; [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpets]]; [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpets]]; [[Abrasion Blaster]]; [[Pulse Wave Analyser]]; [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]; [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]
	\|suggestedvehicles=[[Rhino]];}}		\|suggestedvehicles=[[Rhino]];}}

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	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==
	To mine, pilots require three optional internal modules: a [[Cargo Scoop\|cargo scoop]] to collect chunks, a [[Refinery]] to refine collected resources onboard into [[Commodities]] for sale, one or more [[Cargo Rack]]s to carry the refined Commodities, and 1 or more [[Mining Laser]]s, [[Abrasion Blaster]]s, [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]s, or [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]s. The [[Detailed Surface Scanner]], [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpet]], and [[Pulse Wave Analyser]] can be equipped to more easily locate ideal mining sites and valuable asteroids. The [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpet]] more efficiently gather raw resource chunks. Refineries have temporary bins that will store a refined product (after you've scooped it). Once each respective bin reaches 100%, the bin contents will then be automatically transferred to your cargo hold as a unit of 1, at which point it can be sold at a [[station]] or [[settlement]].		To mine, pilots require three optional internal modules: a [[Cargo Scoop\|cargo scoop]] to collect chunks, a [[Refinery]] to refine collected resources onboard into [[Commodities]] for sale, one or more [[Cargo Rack]]s to carry the refined Commodities, and 1 or more [[Mining Laser]]s, [[Abrasion Blaster]]s, [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]s, or [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]s. The [[Detailed Surface Scanner]], [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpet]], and [[Pulse Wave Analyser]] can be equipped to more easily locate ideal mining sites and valuable asteroids. The [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpet]] more efficiently gather raw resource chunks. Refineries have temporary bins that will store a refined product (after you've scooped it). Once each respective bin reaches 100%, the bin contents will then be automatically transferred to your cargo hold as a unit of 1, at which point it can be sold at a [[station]] or [[settlement]]. Rig mining requires the [[Rhino]] with a [[Mining Rig]].

	Advanced surface mining requires the [[Rhino]] with a [[Mining Rig]].
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Fandom>Univero: Surface mining subheaders = Turret mining and Rig mining

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Surface mining subheaders = Turret mining and Rig mining

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	== Surface mining ==		== Surface mining ==
	~~Basic~~ mining is ~~performed~~ with ~~the~~ [[~~Scarab~~]] ~~and~~ ~~[[Scorpion]]~~. ~~Advanced~~ mining requires the [[Rhino]] and a [[Mining Rig\|mining rig]].		Turret mining is possible with [[vehicles]] that are equipped with a turret. Rig mining requires the [[Rhino]] and a [[Mining Rig\|mining rig]].

	=== ~~Basic~~ mining ===		=== Turret mining ===
	[[File:ED SRV Scarab Commander Metallic Meteorite.png\|thumb\|Metallic Meteorite and commander with SRV]]		[[File:ED SRV Scarab Commander Metallic Meteorite.png\|thumb\|Metallic Meteorite and commander with SRV]]

	The [[Scarab]] and [[~~Scorpion~~]] can be used for basic planetary mining. By using the [[Wave Scanner]] you can locate materials. The turret can blow off chunks which are collectable by driving over it with the SRV's [[Cargo Scoop\|cargo scoop]].		The [[Scarab]], [[Scorpion]] and [[Rhino]] can be used for basic planetary mining. By using the [[Wave Scanner]] you can locate materials. The turret can blow off chunks which are collectable by driving over it with the SRV's [[Cargo Scoop\|cargo scoop]].

	You should look for chunks around signs of volcanism such as [[Gas Vent\|gas vents]]. These usually have a chunk on them that you can shoot off to collect it. The cargo capacity of the Scarab is only 4 tonnes, the Scorpion 30 tonnes, while the [[Rhino]] has 72 tonnes.<ref name=":2" />		You should look for chunks around signs of volcanism such as [[Gas Vent\|gas vents]]. These usually have a chunk on them that you can shoot off to collect it. The cargo capacity of the Scarab is only 4 tonnes, the Scorpion 30 tonnes, while the [[Rhino]] has 72 tonnes.<ref name=":2" />

	=== ~~Advanced~~ mining ===		=== Rig mining ===
	[[File:Mining Rig and Rhino.jpg\|thumb\|Mining Rig and a Rhino]]		[[File:Mining Rig and Rhino.jpg\|thumb\|Mining Rig and a Rhino]]

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	[[File:Mining Rig and Rhino.jpg\|thumb\|Mining Rig and a Rhino]]		[[File:Mining Rig and Rhino.jpg\|thumb\|Mining Rig and a Rhino]]

	The [[Rhino]] can extract valuable minerals directly from a planet's surface.<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/vehicles/rhino Rhino] - Store - Elite Dangerous</ref>		The [[Rhino]] can extract valuable minerals directly from a planet's surface with a [[Mining Rig\|mining rig]].<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/vehicles/rhino Rhino] - Store - Elite Dangerous</ref>

	==== Scan and locate deposits ====		==== Scan and locate deposits ====

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	# '''Transfer:''' Recall your mother ship and transfer the collected commodities from your Rhino back into your main ship's cargo rack.		# '''Transfer:''' Recall your mother ship and transfer the collected commodities from your Rhino back into your main ship's cargo rack.

	==== Mining ~~spots~~ ====		==== Mining hotspots ====
			When a hotspot is depleted it is gone for everyone. It takes around 2 weeks for a hotspot to replenish.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1wk828s/we_finally_caught_depleted_rhino_mining_deposits/ We finally caught depleted Rhino mining deposits replenishing] - erichards2222 - Reddit - 19 Sep 2026</ref>
	When a mining spot is depleted it is gone for everyone. It does slowly replenish.

	=== Guides ===		=== Guides ===

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	\| suggestedupgrades = [[Mining Laser]]; [[Refinery]]; [[Cargo Rack]]s; [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpets]]; [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpets]]; [[Abrasion Blaster]]; [[Pulse Wave Analyser]]; [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]; [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]		\| suggestedupgrades = [[Mining Laser]]; [[Refinery]]; [[Cargo Rack]]s; [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpets]]; [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpets]]; [[Abrasion Blaster]]; [[Pulse Wave Analyser]]; [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]; [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]
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	'''Miners''' extract [[:Category:Metal commodities\|metals]], [[:Category:Mineral commodities\|minerals]], and [[materials]] from [[asteroids]] ~~and~~ sell ~~them~~ for profit. ~~Mining~~ involves traveling to ~~sites such as~~ pristine [[Planetary Ring Systems\|planetary rings]], and asteroid belts around [[stars]], identifying resource-rich asteroids, and using ~~specialized~~ [[Hardpoint]] [[module]]s to extract and collect fragments.		'''Miners''' extract [[:Category:Metal commodities\|metals]], [[:Category:Mineral commodities\|minerals]], and [[materials]] from rocks and [[asteroids]] to sell for profit. Space mining involves traveling to pristine [[Planetary Ring Systems\|planetary rings]], and asteroid belts around [[stars]], identifying resource-rich asteroids or rocks, and using [[Hardpoint]] [[module]]s to extract and collect fragments. Surface mining lets you find surface hotspots and use the [[Mining Rig\|mining rig]] to unearth and collect chemicals, metals and minerals.

	==Ships==		==Ships==

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	== Development ==		== Development ==
	Mining features were first added in the Beta 3 Update for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' which released on October 28, ~~2014~~.		Mining features were first added in the Beta 3 Update for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' which released on 28 October 2014. Mining was greatly expanded with new features and modules by ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond\|ED: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3), which released on 11 December 2018. Surface mining with the [[Rhino]] and [[Mining Rig\|mining rigs]] was added on 2 September 2026.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/updates/4-4-1-0 Elite Dangerous - 4.4.1.0 Update Notes] - 2 Sep 2026</ref>

	Mining was greatly expanded with new features and modules by ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3), which released on December 11, 2018.

	==Videos==		==Videos==

Fandom>Univero: /* Surface hotspot lists */

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Surface hotspot lists

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	* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfvkE73ZEhlvdhVZMjIpyzr5cAsceY4xPWTGdG2yEmo Rhino Planetary Mining Public Field Guide]		* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfvkE73ZEhlvdhVZMjIpyzr5cAsceY4xPWTGdG2yEmo Rhino Planetary Mining Public Field Guide]

	== Surface hotspot ~~lists~~ ==		== Surface hotspot list ==
	Here's lists of surface hotspots on planets and the sell values.<ref name=":3">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/rhino-surface-hotspot-list.649504/ Rhino Surface Hotspot list] - Connor11223 - Frontier Forums - 4 Sep 2026</ref>		Here's lists of surface hotspots on planets and the sell values.<ref name=":3">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/rhino-surface-hotspot-list.649504/ Rhino Surface Hotspot list] - Connor11223 - Frontier Forums - 4 Sep 2026</ref>
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	\| suggestedupgrades = [[Mining Laser]]; [[Refinery]]; [[Cargo Rack]]s; [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpets]]; [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpets]]; [[Abrasion Blaster]]; [[Pulse Wave Analyser]]; [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]; [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]		\| suggestedupgrades = [[Mining Laser]]; [[Refinery]]; [[Cargo Rack]]s; [[Limpet Controller/Collector\|Collector Limpets]]; [[Limpet Controller/Prospector\|Prospector Limpets]]; [[Abrasion Blaster]]; [[Pulse Wave Analyser]]; [[Seismic Charge Launcher]]; [[Sub-surface Displacement Missile]]
	\|suggestedvehicles=[[Rhino]];}}		\|suggestedvehicles=[[Rhino]];}}
	'''Miners''' extract [[:Category:Metal commodities\|metals]], [[:Category:Mineral commodities\|minerals]], and [[materials]] from rocks and [[asteroids]] to sell for profit. Space mining involves traveling to pristine [[Planetary Ring Systems\|planetary rings]], and asteroid belts around [[stars]], identifying resource-rich asteroids or rocks, and using [[Hardpoint]] [[module]]s to extract and collect fragments. Surface mining lets you find surface hotspots and use the [[Mining Rig\|mining rig]] to unearth and collect ~~chemicals,~~ ~~metals and minerals~~.		'''Miners''' extract [[:Category:Metal commodities\|metals]], [[:Category:Mineral commodities\|minerals]], and [[materials]] from rocks and [[asteroids]] to sell for profit. Space mining involves traveling to pristine [[Planetary Ring Systems\|planetary rings]], and asteroid belts around [[stars]], identifying resource-rich asteroids or rocks, and using [[Hardpoint]] [[module]]s to extract and collect fragments. Surface mining lets you find surface hotspots and use the [[Mining Rig\|mining rig]] to unearth and collect valuable resources.

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	===Collect===		===Collect===
	[[File:Asp-Explorer-Asteroid-minerals-limpet-collect.png\|thumb\|250px\|Asp collects asteroid minerals]]		[[File:Asp-Explorer-Asteroid-minerals-limpet-collect.png\|thumb\|250px\|Asp collects asteroid minerals]]
	Collecting fragments can be done with a cargo scoop or a collector limpet drone.		Collecting fragments can be done with a [[Cargo Scoop\|cargo scoop]] or a collector limpet drone.

	To collect with a cargo scoop, first, engage your scoop (just like you would with your landing gear or hardpoints), then fly slowly towards the target. Upon engaging the Cargo Scoop you will find that a blue box will have appeared on the lower left of your HUD. On there you should, if pointing at the rock, see an icon in the cross-hairs (the box). Continue to fly slowly towards the rock while holding the rock in the middle of the cargo scoop's cross-hairs until you have successfully acquired it.		To collect with a cargo scoop, first, engage your scoop (just like you would with your landing gear or hardpoints), then fly slowly towards the target. Upon engaging the Cargo Scoop you will find that a blue box will have appeared on the lower left of your HUD. On there you should, if pointing at the rock, see an icon in the cross-hairs (the box). Continue to fly slowly towards the rock while holding the rock in the middle of the cargo scoop's cross-hairs until you have successfully acquired it.
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	[[File:ED SRV Scarab Commander Metallic Meteorite.png\|thumb\|Metallic Meteorite and commander with SRV]]		[[File:ED SRV Scarab Commander Metallic Meteorite.png\|thumb\|Metallic Meteorite and commander with SRV]]

	The [[Scarab]] and [[Scorpion]] can be used for basic planetary mining. By using the [[Wave Scanner]] you can locate materials. The turret can blow ~~it into~~ chunks which are collectable by driving over it with the SRV's cargo scoop.		The [[Scarab]] and [[Scorpion]] can be used for basic planetary mining. By using the [[Wave Scanner]] you can locate materials. The turret can blow off chunks which are collectable by driving over it with the SRV's [[Cargo Scoop\|cargo scoop]].

	You should look for chunks around signs of volcanism such as [[Gas Vent\|gas vents]]. These usually have a chunk on them that you can shoot off to collect it. The cargo capacity of the Scarab is only 4 tonnes, the Scorpion 30 tonnes, while the [[Rhino]] has 72 tonnes.<ref name=":2" />		You should look for chunks around signs of volcanism such as [[Gas Vent\|gas vents]]. These usually have a chunk on them that you can shoot off to collect it. The cargo capacity of the Scarab is only 4 tonnes, the Scorpion 30 tonnes, while the [[Rhino]] has 72 tonnes.<ref name=":2" />