This mod integrates ores from a modpack consisting of SE, K2, BZ mods, Planetfall's mods, Trikop's mods, and Timeken's mods into a smaller number of "raw" or composite ores. Now it is more likely that your starting system has at least one planet with the ores / core seams that you need. The actual ores needed for gameplay can be crafted from the "raw" ores (with byproducts of course, as is the SE way).
Small changes concerning balance, gameplay, or graphics.