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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.
To mine, the player must have a ship equipped with a Mining Laser and a Refinery. Cargo Racks are important to store the refined minerals and 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'.
Some people prefer small, nimble ships for mining, as they are better able to maneuver around asteroids, in tight asteroid belts and rings at higher velocities. However others prefer the larger classes of ships such as the [[Python]], [[Imperial Clipper]], [[Federal Corvette]], [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Imperial_Cutter Imperial Cutter] and the [[Anaconda]], which while they are not as maneuverable, they can equip all the beneficial limpet drone controllers and carry a large number of drones for their use, while still having room for cargo and shields, increasing efficiency. Additionally, the larger classes of ships are better able to defend themselves from pirates while mining without sacrificing as much cargo capacity as smaller ships. The downside to using the larger ships mainly comes from their generally slower velocities and slower maneuvering.
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