Metal
In brief: The main construction resource.
(data current as of 2026-05-22, game version 2.12.7)
Where it is minedMetal Mine
Mining boosters5
Role in the economy
The main construction resource. Mined by the Metal Mine. Used for buildings, fleet, and defense.
Where it occurs: mining — section Buildings; exchange — Trader; purchase — Shop.
Where it is mined
Metal Mine
How to grow production
- Raise the mine level — each level increases hourly output.
- Keep production at 100% in the planet settings.
- Avoid an energy shortage — when energy runs short, metal, crystal and deuterium output drops.
- Build the Production Fund — it accumulates a share of your output.
- Upgrade your storages — otherwise surplus is lost on overflow.
Metal also comes from Expeditions and can be exchanged at the Trader.
What boosts mining
Alliance Skills 2
Research 1
Senators 1
Accelerators 1
Planet Anomalies 3
Other sources 1
- Academy skill "Production Speed"
Questions and answers
What is “Metal” in Xterium?
The main construction resource. Mined by the Metal Mine. Used for buildings, fleet, and defense.
Where is “Metal” mined?
Metal Mine.
