The Simple Mineshaft is created in the Metal Processor. This is a powered item that requires 215 energy to operate. The Simple Mineshaft requires 50 Wood, 75 Clay, and 100 Rope to craft. It can be learned in the Structures tree of the Tech Recipes panel.

The Simple Mineshaft will yield healthy amounts of Stone, Iron Ore, Lead Ore, and Copper Ore. It also has a small chance to yield Inorganic Salt Ore, Titanium Ore, and Titanium Ore. Yield amounts vary depending on server configuration.