This achievement is simple. As soon as you gain control of your new ship, fly out to a planet that doesn't have a navigation marker (meaning, you see the planet, but it doesn't say what it is.
Press [A] to enter the orbit of the planet, the press [Y] to scan for minerals. Hold down [LT] and move the cursor until your controller starts to vibrate, then press {RT] to send out a probe that will then collect the minerals. Achievement Unlocked.