Control your pod using the arrow keys or, if it is more comfortable, the
WASD keys. Your drill will deploy automatically if you move into diggable material beside or below you ? remember, you cannot drill straight up.
To save your game, fly up to the the hovering bot right above the mineral depot.
You can trade minerals in your storage bay for cold hard cash at the mineral depot, with which you will be able to purchase upgrades and items. Upgrades are installed automatically when purchased.