Mining and timber
Iron Ore
Iron ore feeds the smelting chain for tools and station upgrades, so mining it is a practical progression task.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Iron Ore
Iron-bearing deposits along the north-side quarry and underground mine route, after access is unlocked.
Before you go
- A Pickaxe in usable condition.
- Progression that opens the quarry or mine route you plan to use.
- A Furnace and the ability to smelt ore.
- Inventory space for ore and the fuel or other inputs shown by your furnace recipe.
Farming steps
- Check the Technology menu and local route access to confirm the mine or quarry is available.
- Take a Pickaxe and clear inventory space before leaving the homestead.
- Follow the northern route to accessible iron-bearing deposits.
- Mine the deposits with the Pickaxe and collect the ore drops.
- Stop when your inventory or intended haul is full, then return to the yard.
- Load ore into the Furnace and select its iron-smelting recipe.
- Collect the resulting ingots and use them at the tool or station recipe that prompted the trip.
- Plan the Furnace step before mining; raw ore does not directly replace ingots in crafting recipes.
- Carry only as much ore as you can process or store safely at home.
Repeat, collect and use
Mining and smelting are repeatable where deposits and access permit; the route and resource availability are progression dependent.
Common mistakes
- Arriving without a Pickaxe: bring the correct tool before taking the route.
- Expecting ore to serve as an ingot: smelt it first.
- Hauling more than can be stored or processed: clear space and check the Furnace recipe in advance.
When to stop or switch
Stop mining when your ingot requirement is met or storage is full; resume when a specific recipe needs more iron.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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