A community investigation on Reddit has identified rare "Surface Excavation" points of interest appearing on planetary bodies after detailed mapping. These sites host Automated Mining Extractor rigs, usually comprising six small mining units, and spawn seemingly at random in systems with extraction economies or boom states. Found on both geological and non-geological metal-rich worlds, these locations often feature metal content exceeding 30%. This discovery offers commanders new opportunities for surface mining and resource extraction, expanding profitable gameplay options in Elite Dangerous.
- Sites contain Automated Mining Extractor rigs with six small units.
- Appear in systems with extraction economies or boom states, on metal-rich worlds.