Ferrite Dust is a common building and repair material, and refining it supplies the next ferrite tier for recipes that require Pure Ferrite.
PC / Global, current live version
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Rock formations and ferrite-rich terrain on planetary surfaces.
Build a dependable Ferrite Dust reserve while traveling instead of making a special trip for ordinary rocks. Ferrite-rich rocks are widespread, and your Analysis Visor helps distinguish useful targets from surrounding terrain. Keep the raw dust for repairs and construction; refine only the amount needed for a recipe.
Portable Refiner and fuel if you need Pure Ferrite.
Land somewhere safe with visible rock formations and open your Analysis Visor.
Scan nearby rocks and check their resource labels before mining.
Use the Mining Beam on the labeled rocks, moving between targets as the stack grows.
Check your inventory before leaving and transfer or retain the dust where you can reach it.
When a recipe calls for Pure Ferrite, place Ferrite Dust in a Portable Refiner and collect the refined output.
Use the gathered material for the current repair or construction task, keeping a practical reserve for later.
Farming tips
Collect dust during ordinary travel; common rocks rarely justify a dedicated expedition.
Mine labeled resource rocks when possible so you can verify the material before spending time.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat whenever you pass through a rocky area. This is an ongoing, renewable surface harvest; collect more whenever crafting or repairs use up your reserve.
Common mistakes
Mining without checking the label can yield a different mineral; scan first and target Ferrite Dust.
Refining the whole stack can leave too little raw dust for a build; refine only what the recipe needs.
Leaving the stack in an inaccessible inventory can interrupt crafting; keep the working amount with you.
When to stop or switch
Stop when you have enough for the repair or build in front of you plus a small travel reserve; resume collecting when that reserve runs low.
