I have heard so many techniques for mining, so many strategies and way to many theories.
Here's one technique, strategy, theory, call it whatever you like.
BE PERSISTANT!
Don't let a few bad runs get you down!
All the other babling about mining is fun, I like it, but pretty senceless. I have tried everything but in the end only persistancy gave me luck. Not location, tools or techniques.
I had a few mininghofs. This was since I started mining (finally) last month. I got Calypso Ground Assessment and Extraction, 2K Prospecting and 1K Surveying now. So I am off for a nice start on mining:
389 Ped Iron on
CND Dome 17 (I believe) using OF-102 and no amp.
2125 Ped Belkar at Nate Valley using OF-211 with OA-101 light
1779 Ped Lyst at Lymnadian District (on tp alomost) using OF-105 with OA-104.
278 Ped Iron on
CND (forgot where) using Z20 wit OA-104.
1689 Ped Copper at Twin Peaks (East tp in sight) using Z20 with OA-104.
559 Ped Copper at Amethera using Z20 with OA-104 (forgot where)
Some more litlle hofs and globals of course not worth mentioning.
Worth mentioning is that OA-103 and OA-102 both didn't give me any global or hof, then again I tried them briefly compared to OA-101 light, OA-101 and OA-104. And meanwhile I litterally have been anywhere finding things everywhere. Found some gold (18 Ped TT) a little south of Solfais Crater using Z20 and no amp.
You see mining anywhere, anyhow with anything makes you find all amounts of everything. I am not going to say better gear doesn't help. But the above clearly shows it isn't nescessarilly a guarantee for better succes.
Have fun mining! Go anywhere, do some sightseeing. Gather skills. Use whatever suits your needs and budget, don't go broke on what someone tells you is best, see for yourself. Experiment! I bet I will see you soon in the Hall Of Fame listings.
