Also remember mining is in its first iteration...
A hauler isn't the best choice for mining, given that it has one weapon slot and that's it. The rats have been very persistent of late. I'm a little perplexed by what I am seeing. One time I am all alone, the next I get more in bounties than by mining. It almost seems the security level is somewhat randomized each time you enter a field. haven't been to a resource spot yet, as I prefer quieter time so I can concentrate on not faceplanting my ship into an asteroid... again. DOH!