Extraordinarily pure source of copper. Convertible into Copper Ingots at a Smelter
Copper Ore is a raw material used in the creation of 
Copper Ingots.
Obtaining[]
Unlocking[]
Access to Copper Ore is not explicitly locked behind research in the technology tree and is available to obtain from the start of the game.
Crafting[]
Copper Ore cannot be crafted via the inventory and can only be obtained using Terrain Mainpulation tools or from Machines. As soon as the Groundbreaker has obtained a 
Iron Pickaxe they can approach a Copper Ore Vein and obtain a small amount of copper ore by striking it. This is inefficient and typically unnecessary - following the main story progression the Groundbreaker will unlock 
Mining Drill's which can obtain Ore far more efficiently in exchange for fuel.
Usage[]
Copper Ore is predominantly used, either directly or via intermediary products, for the construction of Copper Ingot's via smelting.
Research[]
Iron Ore is used to unlock the second tier of Production Terminal Lima, the first tier unlock in the game. Tier 2 of Production Terminal Lima requires 10 x Iron Ore and 10 x Copper Ore to unlock.
Recipes[]
| Recipe | Ingredients | Produced in | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Ingot
|
4x Copper Ore
|
Smelters | 1x Copper Ingot
|