A current Elite Dangerous community goal centered on surface mining at Metz Enterprise, Ega, is delivering exceptionally high payouts. Commodities such as Iridium, Periclase Dunite, and Thortveitite are fetching prices exceeding 1,038,000 credits per ton. The demand is capped at 999,999 units for each commodity, maintaining these elevated prices as commanders contribute. This surface mining CG significantly outperforms the concurrent laser mining CG, which peaks at about 333,000 credits per ton. With 575 commanders already involved and 1.43% completion, the event is drawing strong player engagement and lucrative rewards.
- Surface mining CG commodities pay over 1 million credits per ton.
- Demand capped at 999,999 units keeps prices high throughout the event.