The first thing you should do when you start your game is to check your ships Modules.
Every Faction gets a different starting ship and a different starting loadout.
But EVERY STARTING SHIP COMES WITH A BASIC MINER.
There are 7 Ores in the game that all have specific purposes
These are considered basic and can be mined by basic Miners.
COLOR: Ylithium is a yellow ore.
Used in: SHIP CONSTRUCTION.
Mined by: Basic Miner, Metallic Miner, Advanced Miner.
COLOR: Norsotium is a blue ore.
Used in: BASE CONSTRUCTION.
Mined by: Basic Miner, Hard Miner, Advanced Miner.
COLOR: Barbelum is a red ore.
Used in: MODULE CONSTRUCTION.
Mined by: Basic Miner, Volatile Miner, Advanced Miner.
These are considered advanced and can only be mined by specialized equipment. They are not necessary to play the game but researchable Ships, Buildings and Modules may use them.
COLOR: Antimalium is a purple-magenta ore.
Used in: ADVANCED SHIPS, BUILDINGS AND MODULES.
Mined by: Advanced Miner.
COLOR: Faustal is an orange ore.
Used in: EXPLOSIVES, THRUSTERS AND VOLATILES.
Mined by: Volatile Miner, Advanced Miner.
COLOR: Zynthium is an green ore.
Used in: PROJECTILES, FRAMES AND ARMORS.
Mined by: Hard Miner, Advanced Miner.
COLOR: Segradion is a white ore.
Used in: ENERGY WEAPONS, SHIELDS AND ELECTRONICS.
Mined by: Metallic Miner, Advanced Miner.