Automation and logistics
Refine Ore at Depot
A repeatable processing stop that converts transported raw ore into usable building resources or sale value.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Refine Ore at Depot
A visited Resource Depot reachable from the mining sector; confirm its available services in the depot interface.
Before you go
- Raw ore cargo from an R-mining run.
- Ship cargo capacity sufficient to reach the depot with the haul.
- Credits if the offered processing or transaction requires them.
- A specific material reserve goal so you know what to retain.
Farming steps
- Before leaving for a mining sector, identify a reachable Resource Depot on the galaxy map.
- Mine the target asteroids using R-mining, keeping enough cargo space for the raw ore.
- Return to the depot and open its trade or processing interface.
- Review the listed ore and available refining or sale options before confirming a transaction.
- Process the raw ore needed for ship building or upgrades.
- Retain the refined resources required for your planned construction and sell only genuine surplus.
- Check remaining cargo and credits, then return to the asteroid field if more raw ore is needed.
- Repeat the depot visit after each haul rather than allowing raw ore to crowd out future cargo.
- R-mined ore occupies cargo during transit, so cargo capacity and depot distance shape how much a run can carry.
- Keep a construction reserve before selling; local prices can differ, so compare offers when the goal is economic value.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeatable for each R-mining haul; the amount processed depends on the ore delivered and the depot’s available options.
Common mistakes
- Leaving raw ore aboard and assuming it is already usable: process it at a Resource Depot.
- Selling the full load before checking build needs: reserve the materials required for the next ship project.
- Launching without a return depot plan: choose a reachable processing stop before filling the hold.
When to stop or switch
Stop processing when the construction reserve is met and further refining has no immediate use; resume when another build or upgrade creates demand.
Sources & fact checks
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