# Mining, Refining Technologies



# Asteroid Mining

The Asteroid Mining technology enables players to mine resources on asteroids, and debris fields created by the remainders of spacecrafts and defense systems destroyed during battles.

# Exotic Matter Handling

The Exotic Matter Handling technology unlocks the construction of the [Refinery](https://library.cosmocrafter.net/books/buildings/chapter/refinery "Refinery"), allowing for the creation of [new materials](https://library.cosmocrafter.net/books/resources/chapter/refined-resources "Refined Resources").