Mines are raw resource buildings in Tropico 5. They're used to extract valuable minerals and ores from veins in the earth. However, each vein has a limited amount of ore inside it; once all the ore is mined out, it becomes necessary to find another or begin importing the material. Requirements: Must be constructed over mining deposits. Recommended Manager - Magnate Era Unlocked - Colonial Era Research Required - The Shovel Modernize to Automated Mine - $6,975