The Mining Factory is an area in Swotulu region next to the Research Camp and the Clear-Cut. Before releasing the prisoners, Able Ryder follows Lungoray's track, is attacked by three AMP suits and has to climb and destroy a solar container on a platform.
There are some dozers at this area and one or two hookagourds. Ryder must fight and defeat several RDA Stockade soldiers, as well as AMP suits and two turrets.