# Change how the quality of ORE works

**URL:** <https://forums.eveonline.com/t/change-how-the-quality-of-ore-works/515356>\
**Category:** Mining & Extraction\
**Created:** [July 25, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/change-how-the-quality-of-ore-works/515356 "2026-07-25T08:32:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![Vasama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/vasama/32/417325_2.png) [@Vasama](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Vasama)\
**Post date:** [July 25, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/change-how-the-quality-of-ore-works/515356/1 "2026-07-25T08:32:15Z")

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Some time ago, the names of different ore grades were simplified to “grade,” which was a positive change, especially for newer players. However, I still think the ores includes unnecessary complexity. What if higher-grade rock provided a hidden yield bonus instead? This bonus could be random, work like a mining critical hit, or simply increase or decrease the chance of critical results. The final product would still just be ore. I do not see much value in having five separate versions of the same ore grade-0, grade-1 (normal ore), grade-2, grade-3, and grade-4. Using a single ore type would make industrial gameplay more straightforward. While different ore grades can occasionally create good market opportunities, I am not sure that this added layer of complexity truly benefits the game.