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How To Boost Your ISK From EVE Online Ore
Even If you have just gotten started playing EVE Online, you are already probably aware of the existence of EVE Online ore. One of the easiest ways to get started in the game is mining for ore, and you'll find that with just a little bit of work and some basic information under your belt that you'll be in good shape to understand ore, it's place in EVE Online, and how you can make the ore you mine work the best for you!
Almost all solar systems in EVE have at least on asteroid field, and because of this ore can be found everywhere in EVE. Ore itself is useless, but it can be refined into minerals, with different ores giving different mineral mixes, much like mining in real life. The minerals that result can be very valuable when it comes to things like the manufacture of ships and weapons, and this is the key to making lots of ISK from mining.
The key to a successful mining career is to choose quieter systems to mine in - less than 60 pilots in local is usually optimal. You'll find that competition can be fierce, and when you are starting out, you might need to in a quieter area to make the most of your opportunity. Try to make sure that you are mining in an area that has a refinery nearby; as soon as your hold is full, make sure that you get the ore refined and taken in for ISK, the game's currency, as soon as possible!
When you are looking at ore, the best rule to keep in mind regarding whether the ore you've found is valuable is that the closer it is to A in the alphabet, the more valuable it will be. There are exceptions to this rule, but you'll find that it generally holds true. Also remember that the more valuable the ore, the less you will need of it to refine an amount of mineral that will net you a good profit. It is also fair to say the the more exotic and valuable ore will require some traveling to get to.
The most valuable and sought after type of ore is Arkonor, which can be refined at 200 ore units. There is a great deal of competition for this ore, and it takes some serious searching and work in EVE Online to come up with an amount that can easily be refined. For beginners, Veldspar is the best ore to mine - it's very common in high-sec space, and will refine to Tritanium, a mineral which is always in demand.
Take some time to learn about the ores, particularly if you are planning to make mining your profession, and you'll find that there are plenty of ways that you can prosper!
About the Author Tom Kranz has been playing MMOs like Guild Wars and EVE Online since their UK launch. He currently writes about EVE Online, and has written several EVE online guide reviews.
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