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[[Mining]] is the profession of extracting ore from asteroids; these ores can then be refined into minerals that are the basis of all production in EVE. It is one of the few professions that is immediately available to beginning players and most EVE industrialists started their careers by mining. Mining is perhaps the most economically safe professions in EVE; losing mining ships or being podded is uncommon and minerals are always in demand. Your greatest threat is often "[[Can Flipping|Can Flippers]]" - make sure you understand their motives and how to deal with them. | [[Mining]] is the profession of extracting ore from asteroids; these ores can then be refined into minerals that are the basis of all production in EVE. It is one of the few professions that is immediately available to beginning players and most EVE industrialists started their careers by mining. Mining is perhaps the most economically safe professions in EVE; losing mining ships or being podded is uncommon and minerals are always in demand. Your greatest threat is often "[[Can Flipping|Can Flippers]]" - make sure you understand their motives and how to deal with them. | ||
Most miners start with basic mining [[Mining Ships|frigates and cruisers]], before progressing on to [[Mining Barges]] and [[Exhumers]]. After that, a lot of players move on to flying an [[Orca_Guide | Orca]], perfecting their [[refining]] skills, or perfecting their mining skills. Many miners move on to [[Ice Mining|ice]] or [[Gas Cloud Mining|gas]] mining. If you're thinking of heading into low/nullsec space, then make sure you understand the [[ | Most miners start with basic mining [[Mining Ships|frigates and cruisers]], before progressing on to [[Mining Barges]] and [[Exhumers]]. After that, a lot of players move on to flying an [[Orca_Guide | Orca]], perfecting their [[refining]] skills, or perfecting their mining skills. Many miners move on to [[Ice Mining|ice]] or [[Gas Cloud Mining|gas]] mining. If you're thinking of heading into low/nullsec space, then make sure you understand the [[EVE University Rules#HiSec.2C_LoSec.2C_NPC_NullSec.2C_Claimable_NullSec_and_W-space|University's Rules]] and know which areas you are allowed to go as a neutral E-Uni member and to increase your chances of survival. | ||
"[[Creating_an_Alt_Miner|Creating an Alt Miner]]" is a good plan for creating a new alt with the skills to fly an [[Exhumers|Exhumer]] within the introductory 51 days of an activated 'buddy account'. It can also be used as a guide for what skills a player would need to develop to be able to start flying higher-level mining ships, although you need to be able to afford some expensive skills and implants up front to get the best out of it. | "[[Creating_an_Alt_Miner|Creating an Alt Miner]]" is a good plan for creating a new alt with the skills to fly an [[Exhumers|Exhumer]] within the introductory 51 days of an activated 'buddy account'. It can also be used as a guide for what skills a player would need to develop to be able to start flying higher-level mining ships, although you need to be able to afford some expensive skills and implants up front to get the best out of it. | ||