Elesium ore

 was a mineral, used as a component in the fuel that blasts a ship into hyperspace. It was discovered that the more elesium ore in the fuel, the more efficient is your flying, this dropped the risk ratio by 6-7%, and therefore about 40 million fewer human pioneers get splattered every week. Harmonious 14 Zink was hoping to claim the mining rights of the ore on Erratoon, before the discovery so he could have a good fotune from it. (AUDIO: The Prisoner's Dilemma)