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FACTORIO / RESEARCH

Mining productivity

Research raises material extraction efficiency and changes throughput needs over time.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Re-check upstream mining after unlocking bonuses, rather than treating initial ratios as permanent.
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How it works

Research raises material extraction efficiency and changes throughput needs over time.

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Practical advice

Re-check upstream mining after unlocking bonuses, rather than treating initial ratios as permanent.

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Mistakes to avoid

Copying exact miners-per-belt counts without considering research and modules.

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guidesComplete beginner walkthrough

Build the first automated factory from mining to stable science without skipping power and defense.

space-ageBig mining drill

Space Age large drilling equipment unlocked from Vulcanus-related technology.

machinesBurner mining drill

An early miner that uses burnable fuel and can help bootstrap a basic ore supply without electricity.

resourcesCoal

Use coal to fuel boilers, early furnaces and burner mining drills, and as an ingredient of certain production recipes.

machinesElectric mining drill

A powered miner extracting resources within its mining area and outputting onto belts or containers.

enemiesSmall biter

Early mobile enemy that pressures vulnerable mining and energy locations.

resourcesSulfuric acid

Produced in chemical processing and used by several advanced systems including uranium mining and batteries.

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