Where to find Quantanium?

the Quantanium is the most profitable ore in Star Citizen, but also the most dangerous to transport.

It is primarily mined in Lyria (moon of’ArcCorp) and on Clio (moon of MicroTech). Once extracted, it becomes unstable and may explode in your cargo hold if you don't deliver it quickly.

Quantanium: What Is It?

Introduced with the Version 3.9, the Quantanium is a rare and unstable ore that, once refined, is used to produce quantum fuel.

It is the ore with the highest gross value per unit of the game. That’s why so many French players are willing to take the risk of trying it out. For a complete picture of its profitability, compare it to other resources in the star system.

Its main flaw is its volatility. As soon as you extract it, it begins to degrade. The degradation accelerates with every impact your ship takes. The risk of explosion rises in the event of a fight or collision.

Fortunately, you can eject the entire cargo via a cockpit button before the point of no return. If you take too long, the explosion will destroy your cargo hold and kill you. It’s the most stressful ore to transport—but also the most lucrative.

Where can I find Quantanium?

The best spots are concentrated around two moons:

• Lyria, moon of’ArcCorp : The go-to website is full of these rock formations.
• Clio, moon of MicroTech : a little farther away, but just as productive.

the Aaron's Halo is also known for its large quantities of Quantanium and of Taranite. It's one of the most lucrative asteroid belts in the game.

The best spots may vary depending on the patch: check out the last official release notes, particularly following major releases published in april, May Where June, to stay up to date.

To quickly locate the ore, send a pulse of scan As soon as you arrive in the area, rocks with high Quantanium levels will appear first on your interface.

Some rocks display phantom values, which the community refers to as phantom rocks : They look rich but contain very little usable ore. Learn to identify them so you don't waste time. These small misreads can be costly on a timed run.

How do you mine Quantanium?

Quantanium cannot be extracted using just any equipment. It is incompatible with the ROC or hand tools. You must have a suitable mining ship, either a Prospector, or a MOLE.

In addition to the ship, you'll need a blasting head compatible. Two models will do the job:

• the Helig : about 100 000 aUEC, which is very effective on this type of deposit.
• the Lancet : around 25 000 aUEC, which is more than enough to get started.

The stability window during extraction is very narrow. You can add a optimal component to enlarge this window.

A good component improves the performance of each session and often makes the difference between a clean extraction and a vessel that explodes.

To mine effectively, here is the basic sequence:

• Turn on your scan and emits regular pulses to detect rocks.
• Switch to mining mode once the deposit has been located.
• Breaks the rock with precision to prevent small fragments from scattering.
• Pick up the pieces and quickly put them away in your cargo hold.
• Head to the refinery without delay.

Managing Quantanium Volatility

The moment you get some Quantanium, the countdown begins. The duration of life before the explosion, it hovers around 15 to 30 minutes depending on the load and the version of the game. Just collecting items can take several minutes, which significantly reduces the available flight time.

The damage accelerates with each impact. If you don't react in time, the explosion will kill the pilot and destroy the cargo hold.

A few practical tips for survival:

• Plan your flight route before you even start mining.
• Find the refinery terminal the closest one from the start.
• Fly in a straight line and avoid any collisions.
• If the situation becomes critical, jettison the cargo: it's better to lose the cargo than the ship.

Regarding the friends experienced or a good forum French-speaking users can share itineraries with you that have been optimized based on the latest patch.

The French community is active on Discord and regularly shares tips on how to improve performance of each run. It is this time management that makes the Quantanium as exhilarating as it is stressful.

Profitability and Comparison with Other Minerals

the Quantanium is, by far, the most profitable ore in Star Citizen. A hold full of Prospector can yield between 150,000 and 300,000 aUEC per output, depending on the purity of the rocks and the performance extraction.

By way of comparison, common ores such as’Agricium where the Laranite offer much lower returns, without the risk associated with volatility. You can mine stable resources for a steady income, or go for Quantanium for higher—but more stressful—gains.

Here is a sample list of resources by profitability level:

• Quantanium : the most profitable, but volatile.
• Taranite : good risk-to-benefit ratio, often found in the same places.
• Laranite : stable, correct value, no time constraints.
• Agricium : accessible, ideal for getting started with mining.

As with other resources that have a limited life limited in games, for example, the Pal fluid in Palworld where the diamonds in Subnautica, time management is just as important as finding the vein.

Advanced Tips for Optimizing Your Runs

Once you've mastered the basics, there are a few techniques that will improve your performance overall.

When it comes to searching for mineral deposits, some members of the French community share their coordinates on the forums and servers Discord dedicated.

These members update their tips after every major patch. Check out these community articles to stay up to date on the latest new products.

On the return flight, always fly in a straight line toward the refinery. Every second counts. If a hostile player tries to intercept you, immediately jettison your cargo rather than engage in combat with Quantanium unstable on board.

For the scan, adjust the angle of your pulse to cover a wider area. A good angle of ping reduces the time spent searching and gives you more leeway for the return flight.

It's a small adjustment that makes a big difference on the account end of your session. The content available in recognized community guides remains the best resource for fine-tuning these settings based on the latest version.