Noble Metal Mine
General Overview
Noble metal mines are used to gather a variety of metals. Noble metal mines can only be constructed from a claimed asteroid. There are five different types of noble metal mine. Metals are used in a large variety of applications throughout the galaxy.
Station Manufacturing Process
Metals produced at these mines are used in the following applications:
Gold
- Computer Component Factory, Conductor Factory, Fusion Core Factory, Jewelry Manufacturer, Processor Factory, Semi Conductor Manufacturer, Solar Cell Factory, Wire Manufacturer
Silver
Platinum
- Computer Component Factory, Conductor Factory, Energy Tube Factory, Jewelry Manufacturer, Processor Factory, Solar Cell Factory, Tools Factory
Construction
| Noble Metal Mine Type | Cost per station |
|---|---|
| Type 1 | 9,075,000 credits |
| Type 2 | 7,725,000 credits |
| Type 3 | 7,050,000 credits |
| Type 4 | 7,050,000 credits |
| Type 5 | 7,050,000 credits |
Production
Please note 3 of the mines currently perform the same function. Noble metal mines produce the following resources per cycle:
Type 1
| Name | Quantity | Volume | Avg. Price | Illegal? | Dangerous? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1 | 0.5 | 600 | No | No |
| Platinum | 1 | 0.5 | 750 | No | No |
Type 2
| Name | Quantity | Volume | Avg. Price | Illegal? | Dangerous? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 1 | 0.5 | 300 | No | No |
| Platinum | 1 | 0.5 | 750 | No | No |
Type 3
| Name | Quantity | Volume | Avg. Price | Illegal? | Dangerous? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 1 | 0.5 | 300 | No | No |
| Gold | 1 | 0.5 | 600 | No | No |
Type 4
| Name | Quantity | Volume | Avg. Price | Illegal? | Dangerous? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 1 | 0.5 | 300 | No | No |
| Gold | 1 | 0.5 | 600 | No | No |
Type 5
| Name | Quantity | Volume | Avg. Price | Illegal? | Dangerous? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 1 | 0.5 | 300 | No | No |
| Gold | 1 | 0.5 | 600 | No | No |
All five varieties of Noble Metals Mines have default cycle times at the minimum of 15 seconds. Adding assembly blocks provides no additional benefit.
Used Goods
The following goods are used by the mine and can be sold to it:
- Acid, Antigrav Units, Drills, Fusion Generators, Medical Supplies, Mining Robots, Solvent
Profitability
| Mine Type | Profitability Per Cycle |
|---|---|
| Type 1 | 1350 credits |
| Type 2 | 1050 credits |
| Type 3 | 900 Credits |
| Type 4 | 900 Credits |
| Type 5 | 900 Credits |
List of all Goods