Space drones, probably operated remotely from storage/service/habitat hubs. There would also be great opportunities for research and development and other scientific pursuits if the cost to build develop and maintain those stations is paid for by the mined minerals
Asteroid belt is closer. Even so, who is doing the mining? Do we have a lot of people trained in space mining and EVA suit maintenance?
Space drones, probably operated remotely from storage/service/habitat hubs. There would also be great opportunities for research and development and other scientific pursuits if the cost to build develop and maintain those stations is paid for by the mined minerals