# Regolith mining (technology)

internal name `regolite-mining` · tier 7 (Production science pack, [tier 7](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/7.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/regolite-mining/

## Cost

1400 units of (1 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 3 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 10 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 20 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 30 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 6 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 300 s each.

## Requires (2)

- [Machine Components - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/machine-components-mk03.md)
- [Super alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/super-alloy.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Helium processing 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/helium-processing-mk02.md)

## Unlocks (5 recipes)

### Crush regolite (`crush-regolite`)

- 3 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 10 × [Regolite rock](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/regolite-rock.md)
- Results: 5 × [Crushed regolite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crushed-regolite.md), 2 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md)
- Made in: Jaw crusher MK 01, Jaw crusher MK 02, Jaw crusher MK 03, Jaw crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Regolith mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/regolite-mining.md)

### Regolite dust (`milling-regolite`)

- 4 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 5 × [Powdered regolite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-regolite.md)
- Results: 5 × [Regolite dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/regolite-dust.md), 2 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md)
- Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Regolith mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/regolite-mining.md)

### Regolite calcination (`regolite-calcination`)

- 4 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Regolite dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/regolite-dust.md)
- Results: 12 × [Calcinates](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/calcinates.md), 3 × [Ash](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ash.md), 10 × [Dry gas stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/dry-gas-stream.md)
- Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Regolith mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/regolite-mining.md)

### Regolite mine (`regolite-mine`)

- 1 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 2 × [Soil extractor MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil-extractor-mk01.md), 60 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 1 × [Jaw crusher MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/jaw-crusher.md), 20 × [Iron niobium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbfe-alloy.md), 50 × [Super alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-alloy.md), 40 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 1 × [Automated factory MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk02.md), 10 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 2 × [Mechanical Parts 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-03.md)
- Results: 1 × [Regolite mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/regolite-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: [Regolith mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/regolite-mining.md)

### Recrush regolite (`regolite-recrush`)

- 5 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 5 × [Crushed regolite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crushed-regolite.md)
- Results: 5 × [Powdered regolite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-regolite.md), 1 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md)
- Made in: Secondary crusher MK 01, Secondary crusher MK 02, Secondary crusher MK 03, Secondary crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Regolith mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/regolite-mining.md)

