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'''Mining''' in Elite Dangerous is a very manual process; the player must use a mining laser to chip off pieces of an [[Asteroids|asteroid]], which are then scooped up or collected with a [[Drones|drone]] to be refined on-board. As time consuming as it can be, a miner with the right technique can make just as much money as they would in other professions. | '''Mining''' in Elite Dangerous is a very manual process; the player must use a mining laser to chip off pieces of an [[Asteroids|asteroid]], which are then scooped up or collected with a [[Drones|drone]] to be refined on-board. As time consuming as it can be, a miner with the right technique can make just as much money as they would in other professions. | ||
To mine, the player must have a ship equipped with a Mining Laser and a Refinery. Cargo Racks are important to store the refined [[:Category:Mineral commodities|minerals]] and [[metals]]. Drones are recommended to improve efficiency. A detailed guide of the process can be found below. | To mine, the player must have a ship equipped with a Mining Laser and a Refinery. Cargo Racks are important to store the refined [[:Category:Mineral commodities|minerals]] and [[:Category:Metal commodities|metals]]. [[Drones]] are recommended to improve efficiency. A detailed guide of the process can be found below. | ||
It is recommended that players obtain system data from the [[Universal Cartographics]] in order to determine what asteroids are mineral rich and as close to "pristine" as possible which will ensure that the player gets the most 'bang for their buck'. | It is recommended that players obtain system data from the [[Universal Cartographics]] in order to determine what asteroids are mineral rich and as close to "pristine" as possible which will ensure that the player gets the most 'bang for their buck'. | ||