# Big Mines (technology)

internal name `big-mines` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines/

## Cost

1100 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each.

## Requires (4)

- [Alloy smelting - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/alloys-mk03.md)
- [Construction robotics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/construction-robotics.md)
- [Graphene technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/graphene.md)
- [Mining machines - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/machines-mk03.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Vonixes - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vonix.md)

## Unlocks (12 recipes)

### Aluminium mine (`aluminium-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 40 × [Aramid fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aramid.md), 50 × [Aluminium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aluminium-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Aluminium mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aluminium-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Chromium mine (`chromium-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Chromium mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Coal mine (`coal-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 40 × [Aramid fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aramid.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Coal mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coal-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Copper mine (`copper-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 40 × [Aramid fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aramid.md), 50 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Copper mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Open pit iron mine (`iron-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 40 × [Aramid fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aramid.md), 50 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Open pit iron mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Lead mine (`lead-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Lead mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Nickel mine (`nickel-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Nickel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nickel-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Nickel mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nickel-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Big phosphate mine (`phosphate-mine-02`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Phosphate mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/phosphate-mine.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 40 × [Aramid fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aramid.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 15 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Big phosphate mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/phosphate-mine-02.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Quartz mine (`quartz-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Aramid fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aramid.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 10 × [Construction pynobot MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-construction-robot-mk01.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Quartz mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/quartz-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Tin mine (`tin-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Titanium mine (`titanium-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Titanium mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Zinc mine (`zinc-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-mine.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)