Always Be On The Lookout For Chest Icons

Consider this as a rule of thumb: always search for Chest Icons when you’re on a planet.

You can use any space station, shelter or trading post to deposit your hard earned minerals and earn money

Resources which are considered precious enough by the game’s algorithm are often marked with a gray treasure chest looking icon. You’ll be able to clearly see it when using your scanner.

These gray chest icon resources have optimal resale value and present a great way for No Man’s Sky players to earn a ton of cash in a short period of time.

So if you want to save a lot of time from your mining efforts then you should use these gray icons to find high-value minerals.