TL;DR: 16 Psyche Metal Deposits is a main entry in the 外星矿物知识引擎 database.
If Psyche is indeed an exposed metallic core, it represents the largest known concentration of iron, nickel, and platinum group metals in the solar system. However, the extreme distance and lack of infrastructure make near-term extraction impractical.
Resource Type
Iron-Nickel-PGM
Location
16 Psyche (main belt, 2.9 AU)
Estimated Quantity
~2×10¹⁹ kg of metal (theoretical)
Extraction Method
Direct mechanical processing; no smelting needed for metallic phase
Economic Value
Theoretical $10 quintillion; practical value depends on delivery cost