A commander in Elite Dangerous has shared detailed observations on the replenishment rates of surface mining hotspots. Their data shows that a High Density Platinum hotspot took between 16 and 18 days to fully replenish after depletion, producing 562 tons of platinum before running dry again. The player is actively monitoring medium and low density hotspots to expand understanding of resource regeneration. This community-collected information helps commanders plan mining expeditions and trading strategies by clarifying resource availability and mining economics.
- High Density Platinum hotspots replenish in about 16-18 days.
- A fully replenished hotspot can yield over 500 tons of platinum.