Automation and logistics
Mining Productivity
Mining Productivity research increases output from operating mining drills.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Mining Productivity
Technology research at labs; its bonus applies to mining operations across the factory.
Before you go
- Mining Productivity available in the technology tree.
- The science packs shown for the current research level.
- Operating mining drills and enough downstream capacity to use extra output.
Farming steps
- Open the technology interface and locate Mining Productivity.
- Check the current level’s displayed science requirements.
- Supply the required packs to research labs and begin research.
- Keep labs supplied until the level completes.
- Check operating drill output and downstream belt or furnace capacity.
- Direct extra ore to a line that needs it or a suitable buffer.
- Research further available levels when their cost fits factory priorities.
- Inspect smelting and transport before adding consumers for the extra ore.
- The bonus may delay an outpost when logistics or defense is the current constraint.
Repeat, collect and use
Further levels are repeatable when available; completed research is permanent in the save.
Common mistakes
- Expecting research to progress without required science in labs; supply the displayed packs.
- Assuming mined output automatically becomes finished goods; increase downstream capacity if needed.
- Researching every level regardless of factory priorities; weigh the cost against current needs.
When to stop or switch
Pause further levels when their science is more useful elsewhere or the factory cannot process the added output.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.