Mining Scanners are handheld devices that scan a 5x5 region of the asteroid for precious minerals (Uranium, Diamonds, etc.) that the Mining Drills can dig up.
This removes (some) of the guesswork involved in mining.
Mesons must be worn for them to work properly.

-Adds one Mining Scanner to each of the Mining Equipment lockers in the Mining Dock

-Adds three Mining Scanners to the Mining Station EVA room, with the Hardsuits

-Adds one Mining Scanner to each of the Mining Equipment lockers in the North Mining Outpost