Research before targeting ore veins
Underground Mining research unlocks the advanced equipment used on veins; ordinary exposed deposits remain a separate mining method.
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Foundry is a voxel factory builder where players mine deposits, refine materials and automate production. Surface deposits lead to underground veins, while terrain and logistics shape expansion. Research unlocks new machinery and construction options. The package follows the public Early Access build, so balance and item progression may shift.
16 farming guides · PC / Global, Early Access
What matters before you farm
Unlock requirements, costs and tips to help you get started.
Match the miner to a vein drill point
Veins have drill points at specific elevations. Clear the point, orient the miner correctly, then provide high-voltage power and a conveyor route.
Sources & fact checks
Use the map to plan excavation
The scanner and map show vein markers, helping you dig to the right depth and avoid blind tunneling. Secure a route for carrying output before extending the mine.
Sources & fact checks
Farm with a purpose
Prioritize the starter materials and prospecting, then the Underground Mining and vein-miner progression gates; follow with useful production, power, water, and expansion routes.
Research and power
Research Materials
Research unlocks new machinery and construction options. Setting aside the materials requested for a chosen unlock prevents…
Research and power
Underground Mining Research Unlock
Underground Mining research unlocks advanced mining equipment for ore veins. Completing this progression goal opens the option…
Resource sites
Resource Prospecting
Prospecting ties expansion to an actual resource need. It helps you find accessible deposits and distinguish ordinary ore…
Resource sites
Water and Fluids
Finding and routing water can support fluid-dependent production. A contained supply line also keeps excavation and factory…
Factory automation
Water Pump Supply Line Commissioning
Commission a new pump line by verifying that its source, pipe connections, and intended consumer work together. A short…
Resource sites
Deep Vein Mining
Ore veins provide an underground extraction target for players ready to invest in excavation, advanced mining equipment,…
Raw materials
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Raw materials
Iron Ore
Iron feeds early construction and factory expansion. A steady stock of ore and ingots makes it easier to add miners, belts,…
Raw materials
Copper Ore
Copper is a core raw material for factory growth. A dedicated copper stock and processing path prevent copper demand from…
Raw materials
Coal
Coal is a useful mined resource for supporting production and power needs. A separate reserve makes it easier to notice when…
Resource sites
Browse more guides in this category.
Resource sites
Resource Prospecting
Prospecting ties expansion to an actual resource need. It helps you find accessible deposits and distinguish ordinary ore…
Resource sites
Water and Fluids
Finding and routing water can support fluid-dependent production. A contained supply line also keeps excavation and factory…
Resource sites
Deep Vein Mining
Ore veins provide an underground extraction target for players ready to invest in excavation, advanced mining equipment,…
Factory automation
Browse more guides in this category.
Factory automation
Water Pump Supply Line Commissioning
Commission a new pump line by verifying that its source, pipe connections, and intended consumer work together. A short…
Factory automation
Mining Drill Setup
A well-placed drill turns a suitable deposit into a repeatable ore source. Verifying placement, power, and output in a small…
Factory automation
Ore Vein Miner First-Load Commissioning
Commission a newly placed vein miner with a short, observable first run. This checks the machine’s orientation, high-voltage…
Factory automation
Belt Logistics
Conveyors link miners, storage, and processing into a continuous factory line. Testing a short route and keeping material…
Factory automation
Smelting Chain
Smelting converts mined ore into usable ingots and connects extraction to the rest of the factory. Separate inputs and a…
Factory automation
Smelting Byproduct Collection and Use
When a smelting process produces a byproduct, collect it as a separate material stream so it does not obstruct ingot handling.…
Research and power
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Research and power
Research Materials
Research unlocks new machinery and construction options. Setting aside the materials requested for a chosen unlock prevents…
Research and power
Underground Mining Research Unlock
Underground Mining research unlocks advanced mining equipment for ore veins. Completing this progression goal opens the option…
Research and power
Power Expansion
Additional powered machines increase the load on your network. Expanding generation in response to observed demand keeps…
Research and power
Factory Expansion
Expansion works best when it solves a visible resource or production bottleneck. Planning access, storage, and transport…
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Research and power
Research Materials
Research unlocks new machinery and construction options. Setting aside the materials requested for a chosen unlock prevents…
Research and power
Underground Mining Research Unlock
Underground Mining research unlocks advanced mining equipment for ore veins. Completing this progression goal opens the option…
Resource sites
Resource Prospecting
Prospecting ties expansion to an actual resource need. It helps you find accessible deposits and distinguish ordinary ore…
Resource sites
Water and Fluids
Finding and routing water can support fluid-dependent production. A contained supply line also keeps excavation and factory…
Factory automation
Water Pump Supply Line Commissioning
Commission a new pump line by verifying that its source, pipe connections, and intended consumer work together. A short…
Resource sites
Deep Vein Mining
Ore veins provide an underground extraction target for players ready to invest in excavation, advanced mining equipment,…
Factory automation
Mining Drill Setup
A well-placed drill turns a suitable deposit into a repeatable ore source. Verifying placement, power, and output in a small…
Factory automation
Ore Vein Miner First-Load Commissioning
Commission a newly placed vein miner with a short, observable first run. This checks the machine’s orientation, high-voltage…
Research and power
Power Expansion
Additional powered machines increase the load on your network. Expanding generation in response to observed demand keeps…
Factory automation
Belt Logistics
Conveyors link miners, storage, and processing into a continuous factory line. Testing a short route and keeping material…
Factory automation
Smelting Chain
Smelting converts mined ore into usable ingots and connects extraction to the rest of the factory. Separate inputs and a…
Factory automation
Smelting Byproduct Collection and Use
When a smelting process produces a byproduct, collect it as a separate material stream so it does not obstruct ingot handling.…
Research and power
Factory Expansion
Expansion works best when it solves a visible resource or production bottleneck. Planning access, storage, and transport…
Raw materials
Iron Ore
Iron feeds early construction and factory expansion. A steady stock of ore and ingots makes it easier to add miners, belts,…
Raw materials
Copper Ore
Copper is a core raw material for factory growth. A dedicated copper stock and processing path prevent copper demand from…
Raw materials
Coal
Coal is a useful mined resource for supporting production and power needs. A separate reserve makes it easier to notice when…
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