This page has the list of Minerals in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Minerals are used in crafting.

Minerals can be mined on foot using Ryder's omni-tool, or from planet surfaces (see below) using the Nomad mining drone.

Name Abbreviation Description Mined from

Aluminum Al Aluminum is a valuable non-magnetic light metal, useful in construction and manufacturing despite its relatively low melting point. Eos

Kadara

Beryllium Be Beryllium is an ideal metal for lightweight construction in a variety of applications. Useful as an alloying element. Voeld

Kadara

Cadmium Cd Cadmium is a metal often used in constructing electronic components and in complex manufacturing. —

Copper Cu Copper is 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 Fluorite is a mineral used for creating precision scientific lenses, among other applications. —

Graphite C This crystalline carbon mineral is an electrical conductor and a useful part of many manufacturing processes. Eos

Elaaden

Iridium Ir Iridium is a hard, ultra-dense metallic element that is highly resistant to heat and corrosion. —

Iron Fe Iron is a common metallic element found in many planetary cores. Broadly useful for multiple engineering purposes. Eos

Elaaden

Lithium Li Lithium is a useful light metal used in multiple engineering applications, including vehicle batteries, radiation shields, and high-quality steel production. —

Magnesium Mg Magnesium is a light and sturdy metal. Magnesium alloys are integral to many complex Initiative structures. H-047c

Nickel Ni Nickel is a corrosion-resistant transition metal useful for manufacturing purposes. Havarl

Platinum Pt Platinum is a malleable noble metal with multiple catalytic applications. Also possesses a degree of cultural cachet among humans. Havarl

Voeld

H-047c

Silicon Si Silicon is a metalloid element useful in electronics manufacturing and the fabrication of ceramic compounds. Elaaden

H-047c

Titanium Ti Titanium is an extremely strong transition metal vital for manufacturing starship components and other equipment. Kadara

H-047c

Uranium U Uranium is a heavy, radioactive element valuable in nuclear technologies and, in its depleted state, for armor plating. —