moon mining eve online

In EVE Online, moon mining is a key industry activity that involves extracting valuable moon materials (also known as moon ore) used in advanced manufacturing, including T2 production, capital ship components, and structure construction. Heres a breakdown of how it works: Moon Mining Basics Moon Goo: Moons contain rare materials called moon ores, which are refined into reaction materials (e.g., R64, R32, R16, R8, R4, R2). Moon Chunks: When mined, moons spawn chunks (rocks) that must be harvested using Mining Barges, Exhumers, or Rorquals. Depletion: Moons deplete over time (typically 30 days) and must be reanchored afterward. Setting Up Moon Mining Requirements: Moon Drill (Athanor or Tatara): A Refinery structure (Athanor for basic, Tatara for high-yield moons). Reaction Arrays (optional): Used for moon reactions (combining raw materials into higher-tier ones). Defenses: Moons are often contested, so POS (old system) or Upwell Structures (current) with guns, ECM, and shields are recommended. Corp/Alliance Support: Most moon mining is done by organized groups due to risks. Steps: Scan the Moon (using Survey Scanner or Moon Survey Database). Anchor a Refinery (Athanor/Tatara) on the moon. Set Up Extraction (schedule pulls every few days or weeks). Mine the Chunks (once spawned, mine them before others do). Refine or React (process raw materials into higher-tier ones). Moon Reactions (Advanced) Simple Reactions: Combine two raw moon materials into a higher-tier one. Complex Reactions: Require three inputs, producing T2 materials (e.g., Fernite Carbide, Rolled Tungsten). Reactors: Requires a Reaction Array (e.g., Standup Moon Drill in an Engineering Complex). Profitability & Risks High-Value Moons: R64 (e.g., Crystalline Crokite) and R32 moons are the most valuable. Competition: Moons in nullsec and wormholes are often fought over. Defense Needed: Expect hostile fleets trying to destroy your refinery or steal chunks. Recent Changes Industry Changes (2023): Some moon materials were rebalanced; check EVE Marketer or Janice for current prices. Faction Warfare Moons: Some moons in FW space now have unique materials. Best Practices Use a Rorqual (for high-yield mining with boosts). Secure the Area (use cyno jammers, bubbles, and defense fleets). Sell to Buyback Programs (many alliances offer moon buyback schemes). Would you like details on specific moon materials, reaction chains, or optimal setups?