Like resources, minerals are specially used to construct ships. Selling off unused minerals is also a way of getting more credits. Some minerals available in the game are:-
 
 
Terran Metal
 
This is the basic form of metal for Teran species
 
 
Red Crystal
 
This is a type of crystal.
 
 
White Crystal
 
This is a type of crystal.
 
 
Rutile
 
This is a type of crystal.
 
 
Composite
 
This is a light weight metal composite.