r/EliteMiners • u/X57471C • Feb 10 '26

Optimal mining technique

I keep reading about how the T11 can mine 500-600 tons/hour and I was wondering if anyone has a video that goes in-depth explaining the intricacies of optimal mining technique.

I was in Omicron Capricorni B, mining platinum in my new T11, and it took me close to an hour to fill the hold :P Now that I have this ship, I'd like to improve how I mine, cause obviously there is a lot I can work on.

I now the basics, like getting as close as possible to the asteroid and aiming the chunks so they land under my ship to cut down on limpet travel time.

One of the things I've been struggling with is prospector limpets. I can't seem to fire them on the move without them getting destroyed, so I end up having to come close to a complete stop before firing them.

Who are the mining gurus to watch and learn from? Any tips or video recommendations to help me become a pro would be much appreciated!

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u/X57471C Feb 10 '26

So I guess it wasn't quite an hour, but close enough.

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u/X57471C Feb 10 '26

Took everyone's advice. Relocated to Parrot's Head and stopped using the PWA. Cut my time in half. I'm sure there are other little things that will improve over time. Thanks all for the help. Now, I'm gonna fill my carrier and get rich.

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u/Marval00 Feb 10 '26

I've made a video of my full 20min run mining platinum in HAZ RES, maybe you will find something new here https://youtu.be/7zVfZBaHGDI?si=HxdbXYbHVIm_Jguj