Upgrade your Matter Manipulator as early as possible to increase its mining power and area of effect. When mining, dig straight down until you hit the core, then branch out horizontally. This exposes more ore veins. Use Torches or Flares for illumination. Keep an eye out for caves and dungeons, which often contain valuable loot and rare resources. Consider building a small mining outpost on resource-rich planets to quickly offload your inventory and restock supplies.
