Mining in Starfield is the most straightforward way of obtaining resources that can then be used to either upgrade your weapons and spacesuits or be used to craft furniture for your outposts and apartments. There are many resources to be mined, along with tons of uses for each, making mining an important part of many systems in the game.
Starfield: Where To Buy A New Cutter
Cutters are a necessity to mining resources in Starfield, and they can be a bit more difficult to come across than one may think.