Mineral & Ore Location Guide
Where to find all minerals and ores in Subnautica 2 — copper, silver, lead, gold, sulfur, lithium, and more.
Quick reference for mineral locations. Use the Scanner Station to pinpoint exact deposits.
See the Full Story Walkthrough for when each mineral is needed.
Quick Reference
| Mineral | Starting Area | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium | Everywhere | Base building, tools |
| Copper | Cave walls/ceilings | Wiring, batteries |
| Silver | Green-flower caves | Wiring, medical |
| Quartz | Coral balls | Glass |
| Lead | Deeper caves | Shielding |
| Gold | High-temperature zones | Electronics |
| Lithium | Deep caves, Mingchan wreck | Plasteel |
| Celestite | Alien Ruins area | Strontium |
| Atacamite | Angel Comb tentacles | Manganese Alloy |
| Meteoric Iron | Metal Farm (Xi Dama 2) | Manganese Alloy |
Key Locations
- Copper & Silver: North toward the Angel Comb, caves with green flowers
- Gold & Sulfur: East from lifepod, need Heat Adaptation
- Lithium: SE 110 from lifepod, deep caves
- Celestite: Blue deposits near Alien Ruins (need 12+)
- Atacamite: Ground near Angel Comb tentacles (need 10+)
Related: Full Story Walkthrough | Jellyfish Cysts
Published: 5/17/2026