# Mining & Extraction **URL:** https://forums.eveonline.com/c/industry-gameplay-center/mining-extraction/50.md?page=33 [Latest](https://forums.eveonline.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.eveonline.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.eveonline.com/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [How do you find gas clouds to mine?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/how-do-you-find-gas-clouds-to-mine/67510)
**Author:** [@Gretek\_Moergyn](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gretek_Moergyn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/how-do-you-find-gas-clouds-to-mine/67510 "2018-05-11T17:14:02Z")
I’m an alpha and just trained gas cloud harvesting. I did some reading at the Eve University site and I’m still confused about how you find gas clouds in hi sec. Do you need scan probes? Do all gas clouds have powerful… --- ## [Exhumer Skills](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exhumer-skills/75614)
**Author:** [@Dravick\_Afterthought](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Dravick_Afterthought)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exhumer-skills/75614 "2018-05-11T15:45:22Z")
What’s the point (if any) of training ‘Exhumers’ skills beyond level I ? There’s nothing beyond level I in ‘Required For’, and no mention of bonuses in the ‘Description’. --- ## [Divvying up from the Mining Ledger](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/divvying-up-from-the-mining-ledger/75326)
**Author:** [@Gorath\_Vaan](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gorath_Vaan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/divvying-up-from-the-mining-ledger/75326 "2018-05-11T02:41:19Z")
Would it be too much to ask if the mining ledger would do a little math…? Moon goo lasts two or three days. Always three ores to mine. Everything gets dumped in the Refinery and has to be divided up afterwards. Our sy… --- ## [Competition makes things better (ORE alternatives)](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/competition-makes-things-better-ore-alternatives/69681)
**Author:** [@Barbara\_Nichole](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Barbara_Nichole)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/competition-makes-things-better-ore-alternatives/69681 "2018-05-10T17:44:51Z")
ORE have had a monopoly on mining vessels for too long. They, ORE, have become complacent, not improving their ships capabilities or adding new functions to keep up with threats or the increasing demand for more space h… --- ## [Standalone player moon mining!](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/standalone-player-moon-mining/73870)
**Author:** [@Zoltun\_Kell](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zoltun_Kell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/standalone-player-moon-mining/73870 "2018-05-10T13:13:57Z")
hello pilots, i´m newbie… so i have this question, it is delusional to go for moon mining as a standalone player? I mean, i have the ISK to buy things, but don´t have the technique. Should i try? If possible, is there a … --- ## [Mining efficiency question](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-efficiency-question/75078)
**Author:** [@Mr\_BlingBlings](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Mr_BlingBlings)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-efficiency-question/75078 "2018-05-09T23:16:15Z")
Just came back from a 7 yesr hiatus and trying to figure out the most efficient mining group. I have four toons that can mine and one has maxed out mining gang bonuses. So what is the most efficient group. 4 skiffs je… --- ## [High sec mining alt](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/high-sec-mining-alt/72678)
**Author:** [@Solace\_compiling](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Solace_compiling)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/high-sec-mining-alt/72678 "2018-05-08T11:13:20Z")
hi guys , this is my high sec mining alt. it flys a procurer mines pyrox and veldspar with t2 crystals. it is in scope npc corp to avoid war decs and i would like to keep it that way . I am looking to get orca or porpoi… --- ## [Efficient mining - 30 bil to invest](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/efficient-mining-30-bil-to-invest/74901)
**Author:** [@Rookuza\_Ambraelle](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Rookuza_Ambraelle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/efficient-mining-30-bil-to-invest/74901 "2018-05-08T04:19:01Z")
Hi guys, I have 2 accounts that can mine rn, the rest would need injectors. What would you recommend? Rorquals in nulsec? Any recommended corps? Do I use freighters too? Orcas? Do I manufacture with the minerals? Thanks … --- ## [Are P4 worth it? Or should we stick to P3, maybe P2?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/are-p4-worth-it-or-should-we-stick-to-p3-maybe-p2/35402)
**Author:** [@Le\_Hiunguritza](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Le_Hiunguritza)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/are-p4-worth-it-or-should-we-stick-to-p3-maybe-p2/35402 "2018-05-08T03:56:48Z")
Hello, I just came back to EVE after a long break and i really like the PI stuff. I was reading threads about how going all the way to P4 is not worth it. Is it better to stick to P3, or even stay at P2, of course tho… --- ## [Pi ++](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/pi/74037)
**Author:** [@Vireck](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Vireck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/pi/74037 "2018-05-04T04:11:43Z")
Hope this is the right place to post this. Has anyone played factorio and thought 'hmm this could be the perfect PI model? \[nudge nudge CCP talk to these guys} --- ## [Please update mining log](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-update-mining-log/73981)
**Author:** [@Obivan\_Kenobi](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Obivan_Kenobi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-update-mining-log/73981 "2018-05-03T10:02:51Z")
Make it possible to remove from the log the ore that is mined on missions, or at least make them equal to the cost of 0. --- ## [Mogul Financial Moon Mining](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mogul-financial-moon-mining/47405)
**Author:** [@Jeronica](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Jeronica)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mogul-financial-moon-mining/47405 "2018-05-02T14:49:55Z")
Hello all! Mogul Financial has started expansions into highsec, as well as low sec moon mining. So far we have 60 moons in highsec extracting, and a dozen moons in lowsec. We have two systems slated for our first expans… --- ## [Protecting poor, innocent, naive miners](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/protecting-poor-innocent-naive-miners/68879)
**Author:** [@Steffan\_apRhys](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Steffan_apRhys)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/protecting-poor-innocent-naive-miners/68879 "2018-04-30T20:24:57Z")
I want to fly a PvP ship to protect miners in certain areas. Can anyone suggest some tactics to do so effectively? --- ## [Question about my reprocessing skills and possible venture](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/question-about-my-reprocessing-skills-and-possible-venture/72897)
**Author:** [@Wrok\_Harde](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Wrok_Harde)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/question-about-my-reprocessing-skills-and-possible-venture/72897 "2018-04-29T09:03:52Z")
I am thinking about returning to EVE. I never really got into mining / industry but I want to be a little more “laid back” this time around. The last time I played I was training to set up my own mining operation but I… --- ## [Is Standup M-Set Moon Ore grading Processor rig useless on highsec athanor](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/is-standup-m-set-moon-ore-grading-processor-rig-useless-on-highsec-athanor/70056)
**Author:** [@HunterK\_en\_Daire](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/HunterK_en_Daire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/is-standup-m-set-moon-ore-grading-processor-rig-useless-on-highsec-athanor/70056 "2018-04-27T19:27:19Z")
Am i reading the stats right in that this 700mil rig does nothing for highsec reprocessing of moon ore. ie 1x bonous. Yet it states in the description that it does this for all moon-goo! i see not increase in efficienc… --- ## [Skills for Firing Moon Drill](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/skills-for-firing-moon-drill/72677)
**Author:** [@Duchess\_Amarrian](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Duchess_Amarrian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/skills-for-firing-moon-drill/72677 "2018-04-27T11:37:52Z")
Greetings to all eve players, Just wanted to know is there a difference in the amount of asteroid belt volume sizes being created upon firing the moon drill from a highly skilled player to a lower skilled player ? Or … --- ## [Ore Refining Tools](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ore-refining-tools/63475)
**Author:** [@Guiliano\_Thellere](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Guiliano_Thellere)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ore-refining-tools/63475 "2018-04-25T17:49:43Z")
Are there any current and up to date (eg refine rates in Refinery’s and moon variants) spreadsheets or 3rd party tools for compressed vs refined ore/mineral values? Nothing I can find seems to have either been updated to… --- ## [CCP, get a handle on the NPC miners already](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ccp-get-a-handle-on-the-npc-miners-already/28414)
**Author:** [@QuakeGod](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/QuakeGod)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ccp-get-a-handle-on-the-npc-miners-already/28414 "2018-04-25T07:06:43Z")
17 belts across 3 neighboring systems completely wiped out. There were 15 NPC retrievers still just sitting in an empty belt. I warped to another belt that was already completely empty and before I warped out there wer… --- ## [Venture Upgrade for Alphas](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/venture-upgrade-for-alphas/67690)
**Author:** [@Kyril\_Kahris](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Kyril_Kahris)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/venture-upgrade-for-alphas/67690 "2018-04-24T19:31:38Z")
I wouldn’t be surprised if this has already been suggested. I see a lot of alphas wanting to use mining barges, why not give the venture a 3rd turret slot? Just upgrade the cpu or give it an extra trait that reduces the … --- ## [Faction Mining Barges/Exhumers?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/faction-mining-barges-exhumers/57336)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Templar](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Bear_Templar)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/faction-mining-barges-exhumers/57336 "2018-04-17T01:18:01Z")
What do we think? Yes? No? What would even be the stats? (Sorry mods, if this is best suited to Features & Ideas). --- ## [Mining Fleet Boosts & Drones](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-fleet-boosts-drones/70070)
**Author:** [@Countess\_Amarrian](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Countess_Amarrian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-fleet-boosts-drones/70070 "2018-04-16T12:54:45Z")
Hi all, Would like to know being a mining fleet booster do your fleet members mining drones benefit from the fleet boosts ? or is it only their mining ships ?. many thanks. --- ## [Ore Types](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ore-types/69638)
**Author:** [@Veine\_Miromme](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Veine_Miromme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ore-types/69638 "2018-04-14T12:52:17Z")
Ore Types There’s also some on the moon. not veldspar, though it is similar in spelling. Oh yes, and one more thing, I was finally able to see and mine most of the new moon ores for some reason(s). --- ## [Is this an absolute trash fit?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/is-this-an-absolute-trash-fit/68844)
**Author:** [@Ashala\_Arcsylver](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ashala_Arcsylver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/is-this-an-absolute-trash-fit/68844 "2018-04-11T05:34:17Z")
Title says it all. Hoping to maximize fleet boost and defense for small gang mining ops \[Orca, Orca\] Mining Foreman Burst II, Mining Equipment Preservation Charge Mining Foreman Burst II, Mining Laser Field Enhanceme… --- ## [Mining/Harvesting Drones](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-harvesting-drones/68659)
**Author:** [@Countess\_Amarrian](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Countess_Amarrian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-harvesting-drones/68659 "2018-04-09T08:43:20Z")
Hi all, With your help I would like to know the following listed below please. Are there mining drones for mining mercoxit ?. Are there mining Gas harvesting drones for mining gas ?. Whats so special about t… --- ## [Ice Mining and very expensive drones](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ice-mining-and-very-expensive-drones/68507)
**Author:** [@Harkon\_Tsero](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Harkon_Tsero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ice-mining-and-very-expensive-drones/68507 "2018-04-08T13:58:00Z")
EDIT: My mistake. It was in lowsec, not highsec. SMH. I was thinking of my home system and not the one I was currently in. Apologies for the error. I’m a moron. Hey guys. So, I’ve been away from EVE for about 5 years. I… --- ## [Give Alphas the ability to use Mining Barges!](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/give-alphas-the-ability-to-use-mining-barges/57462)
**Author:** [@Jeb\_Ozuwara](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Jeb_Ozuwara)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/give-alphas-the-ability-to-use-mining-barges/57462 "2018-04-05T05:45:00Z")
every time I go mining with my corporation, I feel really left out. They all have mining barges with massive ore tanks, so they can stay and mine for long periods of time, while I have to make many trips to and from a st… --- ## [Mining Command Bursts](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-command-bursts/67505)
**Author:** [@Countess\_Amarrian](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Countess_Amarrian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-command-bursts/67505 "2018-04-03T09:01:52Z")
Greetings all, I managed to get my mining foreman skills up to use mining command bursts. My issue is when I use them I dish out a 2 minute buff on myself and teamates. Though I find that i spend more bursts before th… --- ## [Mining in high-sec](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-in-high-sec/15125)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Mayhem](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Jack_Mayhem)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mining-in-high-sec/15125 "2018-03-30T10:55:16Z")
So today I decided to fit a Covetor and go mine some asteroids near my main production system. Hour or so semi-afk activity, I used to enjoy it for couple hours per week. The problem is - where the hell are all the aste… --- ## [Command boosts for mining](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/command-boosts-for-mining/66007)
**Author:** [@Mecha\_Polcha](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Mecha_Polcha)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/command-boosts-for-mining/66007 "2018-03-26T23:24:21Z")
How about a Command Boost for drone yield? Command boosts boost about everything except for drone yields… how about a mindlink or a script to make that happen? --- ## [Rorquals, Docking in all ECs and Refineries](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/rorquals-docking-in-all-ecs-and-refineries/65315)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Rotineque](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Jonathan_Rotineque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/rorquals-docking-in-all-ecs-and-refineries/65315 "2018-03-23T15:57:10Z")
Why can’t Capital Industrial Ships dock in ALL Engineering Complexes and ALL Refineries? These are Industrial Facilities, why can’t all Industrial ships dock? Physically any Freighter or Jump Freighter is larger by mas… [Previous page](https://forums.eveonline.com/c/industry-gameplay-center/mining-extraction/50.md?page=32) [Next page](https://forums.eveonline.com/c/industry-gameplay-center/mining-extraction/50.md?page=34)