Thread-collection about: Mining - how to improve the grind

Since there are threads popping up left and right in these forums, i decided to collect the various suggestions in one thread just to keep it concentrated in one place. Some members have made up their mind about mining and the tedious handwork that goes with it.

This thread is from @ZipSnipe and is covering mining drones:
http://empyriononline.com/threads/mining-drones.6123/#post-54496

This thread is from @Dapawemu and is covering automated...

Thread-collection about: Mining - how to improve the grind