Updated on May 26, 2025: Added all Fog and Twilight Weather ores and updated Aurorite (Rain) value.
| Ore | Rarity & Sell Value (Unmodified) |
|---|---|
 Iron | 1:1 to 1:2 Base Value: $1 |
 Copper | 1:4 to 1:5 Base Value: $4 |
 Coal | 1:9 to 1:10 Base Value: $8 |
Essential Early-Game Strategies
When starting your mining journey, prioritize obtaining the Charged Drill for placement and Plasma Handdrill for manual mining. These provide the optimal ore-per-second ratio early in the game. Secure any storage upgrade immediately to automate ore collection.
After establishing your basic mining setup, consider upgrading to:
- Luck-enhancing drills for rare ore hunting
- Yield-boosting drills for profit optimization
- Speed-focused drills for rapid farming
Weather-Specific Ore Tables
| Rain Ores | Rarity |
|---|---|
 Rainstone | 1:222 Value: $120 |
 Gloom Ore | 1:1,474 Value: $600 |
| Night Ores | Rarity |
|---|---|
 Moonstone | 1:2,500 Value: $800 |
 Nightshard | 1:25,000 Value: $9,000 |
Advanced Mining Operations
| Global Ores | Rarity |
|---|---|
| Crescalite (Twilight Weather) | 1:500,000,000 |
| Aurorite (Blizzard Weather) | 1:500,000,000 |
Ore Mutations Explained
Mutations modify ore properties and significantly increase their rarity:
- Starlit: 85x rarity multiplier
- Void Touched: 56x rarity multiplier
- Cursed: 34x rarity multiplier
Pro Tips for Efficient Mining
- Hotkey Drilling: Press 'E' for faster mining
- Inventory Management: Right-click ores to lock them from accidental sales
- Equipment Recycling: Upgrade old drills instead of selling them
- Rebirth Planning: Track Uranium/Adamantite finds for optimal rebirth timing
