Ore automation
Extract Iridium at Grand Rift Cave
Build a repeatable Iridium supply at a named deposit to support Iridium Rods, heaters, and additional Ore Extractors.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Extract Iridium at Grand Rift Cave
Grand Rift Cave on Prime, at HUD coordinates 2026:3:-33.
Before you go
- A T1 Ore Extractor and its build materials; T1 can extract Iridium in a suitable Iridium area.
- Power for the extractor.
- Oxygen and inventory space for travel and collecting output.
- Optional Foundation Grid and Shredder for unwanted ore.
Farming steps
- Use the HUD’s X:Y:Z coordinates to travel to Grand Rift Cave at 2026:3:-33.
- Place a T1 Ore Extractor within the Iridium deposit area.
- Check the extractor’s displayed output; reposition within the area if Iridium is absent.
- Provide power and let the extractor produce its mixed output.
- Return to the machine and collect Iridium along with any useful basic ores.
- Clear unwanted ores by collecting them or disposing of them with a Foundation Grid and Shredder.
- Use Iridium toward Iridium Rods for heaters or additional Ore Extractors.
- T1 extraction includes Iron, Titanium, Cobalt, Silicon, and Magnesium alongside Iridium, so leave room for the mixed output.
- Spike Canyon’s loose Iridium is a hand-collection opportunity, but it is not an Iridium extraction site.
Repeat, collect and use
This is a repeatable powered extraction loop. Visit, collect Iridium and useful secondary ores, then clear unwanted output so the extractor has room to continue.
Common mistakes
- Placing the extractor outside the Iridium zone: check the displayed output and move it within the deposit area.
- Expecting T1 to produce only Iridium: plan for the five basic ores in its output.
- Leaving unwanted output in the machine: collect it or use the optional shredder setup to free space.
When to stop or switch
Keep the extractor running while Iridium supports your build plans; switch to another resource project once your Iridium stock is sufficient.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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