Resources in Mass Effect Andromeda are special items that can be found on the landscape by exploration or dropped by enemies and used to pursue crafting objectives. There are three different types of resources, listed below: Minerals, Tech Materials and Bio Materials.
Minerals
Minerals are metals and other compound elements found on Andromeda planets, and can be used in Crafting to create better Weapons and Armor.
Ryder can mine materials while walking around using the omni-tool, but you may also use a mining drone using the Nomad's mining system.
Mineral |
Description |
Found at |
|---|---|---|
 Aluminum (Al) |
A valuable non-magnetic light metal, useful in construction and manufacturing despite its relatively low melting point. | Eos, Kadara |
 Beryllium (Be) |
An ideal metal for lightweight construction in a variety of applications. Useful as an alloying element. | Voeld, Kadara |
 Cadmium (Cd) |
A metal often used in constructing electronic components and in complex manufacturing. | Voeld, Kadara |
 Copper (Cu) |
A noble metal with high conductivity that makes it useful for a variety of purposes. | Voeld, Kadara |
 Element Zero (Ez) |
Electrically stimulated element zero creates “mass effect” fields. It's the basis of much modern technology, including faster-than-light travel. | Voeld, Elaaden |
 Fluorite (F) |
A mineral used for creating precision scientific lenses, among other applications. | Eos |
 Graphite (C) |
The crystalline carbon mineral is an electrical conductor and a useful part of many manufacturing processes. | Eos, Elaaden |
 Iridium (Ir) |
A hard, ultra-dense metallic element that is highly resistant to heat and corrosion. | Kadara |
 Iron (Fe) |
A common metallic element found in many planetary cores. Broadly useful for multiple engineering purposes. | Eos, Elaaden |
 Lithium (Li) |
A useful light metal used in multiple engineering applications, including vehicle batteries, radiation shields, and high-quality steel production. | Eos |
 Magnesium (Mg) |
A light and sturdy metal. Magnesium alloys are integral to many complex Initiative structures. | H-047c |
 Nickel (Ni) |
A corrosion-resistant transition metal useful for manufacturing purposes. | Havarl |
 Platinum (Pt) |
A malleable noble metal with multiple catalytic applications. Also possesses a degree of cultural cachet among humans. | Havarl, Voeld, H-047c |
 Silicon (Si) |
A metalloid element useful in electronics manufacturing and the fabrication of ceramic compounds. | Elaaden, H-047c |
 Titanium (Ti) |
An extremely strong transition metal vital for manufacturing starship components and other equipment. | Kadara, H-047c |
 Uranium (U) |
A heavy, radioactive element valuable in nuclear technologies and, in its depleted state, for armor plating. | H-047C |
 Vanadium (V) |
A rare metal that can be used to produce various construction alloys. | Eos |
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