Platinum

Introduction

One of the many legal runs that you can do on the island of Altis is Platinum mining. Platinum is an ore found in the ground. can be processed into and sold as ingots and is one of the first recommended runs for newer players as its payout is viable enough for small to medium scale operations that can be increased with the use of a Worker's Protection Liscense.

Starting The Run

Before you begin, it is a good idea to check the market value of platinum using the market tab on your “Y” menu to make sure nobody has sold platinum recently to maximize your profits. It is also recommended to stop by the DMV and purchase a “platinum processing license” as it is a prerequisite for processing the ore into ingots for sale. A pickaxe, which can be purchased at any market or gas station, is needed to mine platinum ore, as well as 3 items of food and water to sustain yourself for the duration of the run. You will want to begin this venture by retrieving your vehicle of choice from the truck shop south-west of Kavala. From there it will be a decent drive out to the platinum mine, which is located far south of Kavala where you will gather platinum ore. Upon arrival, you will position yourself close to the platinum mine icon on the map as within its proximity is the harvesting zone where you will be able to use your windows key to harvest the ore. The mine itself is nestled behind a large hill so you will not have to worry about concealing your vehicle. You will be able to begin harvesting once you are near the icon that is displayed on the map by using your windows key to harvest. Moving around while harvesting will increase pickup speed and just might throw off any would-be sharpshooters. Once you have collected the desired amount of ore you will then proceed west to the platinum processor. You will find this drive particularly scenic as you weave around the coast and enjoy a gorgeous view of the Edessa Bay.

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  An aerial view of the mine.