In the vast universe of New Eden, mining is a fundamental activity that fuels the economy, and understanding mining yield is crucial for success in this industry. Whether you are a seasoned miner or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the intricacies of mining yield, from the types of mineable materials to the various methods and techniques to boost your mining efficiency.
Mineable Materials
Ore
New Eden is rich in sixteen types of ore, each with distinct characteristics. The volume of ore varies, with rarer ores having higher volumes. For instance, Veldspar, the most common ore, has a volume of 0.1m3 per unit, while Scordite, the second most common ore, has a volume of 0.15m3 per unit. Mining modules, such as mining lasers and strip miners, have default mining rates ranging from 40 to 180m3 of ore per minute. Improving ore mining efficiency involves increasing this mining rate.
Tip: Check the ore's volume through the in-game "Show Info" window.
Ice
In contrast to ore, ice harvesting involves twelve different types of ice, each with a standard volume of 1000m3 per unit. All ice harvesting modules mine 1000m3 (one unit of ice) per cycle. To enhance ice harvesting efficiency, reduce the cycle duration of ice harvesting modules.
Gas
Gas cloud harvesting presents 25 different types of harvestable gas, grouped into three categories. Mykoserocin and cytoserocin gases found in known space have a volume of 10m3, while fullerite gases in wormhole space have volumes varying between 1 and 10m3. Like ore mining, gas harvesting modules gather a specific volume of gas per second, usually around 20-30m3/min. To boost gas harvesting efficiency, increase this rate.
Residue
Residue, often referred to as "waste," affects the overall units of a mined node. The more residue you generate, the fewer units remain. For example, if you mine 10 units with 0 residue, the node now has 90 units available. Faction mining modules do not generate residue but come at a higher price.
Improving Mining Yield
Mining yield can be enhanced through four main methods:
1. Training Mining Skills
Mining and Astrogeology skills provide a +5% bonus to ore mining yield per skill level, while Ice Harvesting reduces the cycle time of ice mining lasers and ice harvesters by 5% per skill level. Additionally, mining ships gain bonuses from their respective Spaceship Command skills, further boosting mining efficiency.
2. Fitting Different Modules
Choosing the right mining modules is crucial. Higher-quality modules yield more resources but may have higher fitting requirements and costs. Ore miners, in particular, have a wide selection of modules to choose from, including Strip Miners for higher yields and Deep Core Miners for mining rare ores. Modulated ore mining modules can be fitted with mining crystals to increase mining yield for specific ore types.
3. Mining Upgrade Modules
Ore and ice miners can fit mining upgrade modules to their ships, increasing mining yield by 5%-9%. However, these modules consume more CPU, so ship fitting considerations are essential.
4. Implants
Implants are another way to boost mining yield. Some implants increase the yield of mining lasers, reduce cycle times, or increase mining range. Michi's Excavation Augmentor, 'Alchemist' Gas Harvesting implant, 'Highwall' Mining implant, 'Yeti' Ice Harvesting implant, and the Low-Grade Harvest implant set are examples of these.
Command Bursts
Mining Foreman Burst modules on ships like the Orca provide mining bonuses to the fleet on grid, enhancing mining yield, and range.
Short-Cycling
Short-cycling is a technique where mining modules can be interrupted, allowing you to harvest only the required amount of resources, which is particularly useful when mining nearly-empty asteroids. However, this method should not be used for ice harvesting.
In conclusion, maximizing your mining yield in New Eden is a multifaceted endeavor that involves a combination of skills, module selection, implants, and techniques. By understanding the intricacies of mining yield and implementing the right strategies, you can become a more efficient and profitable miner in the universe of New Eden. Happy mining!
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