diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry.xml
index f6f70a178b..96a9145bd2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry.xml
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
 	  <wood.ruins>5</wood.ruins>
       <stone.rock>0.75</stone.rock>
 	  <stone.ruins>5</stone.ruins>
-      <metal.ore>1</metal.ore>
+      <metal.ore>0.75</metal.ore>
     </Rates>
   </ResourceGatherer>
   <Selectable>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_female_citizen.xml
index a3034725de..b09607a593 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_female_citizen.xml
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
       <wood.ruins>5</wood.ruins>
       <stone.rock>0.5</stone.rock>
       <stone.ruins>5</stone.ruins>
-      <metal.ore>0.75</metal.ore>
+      <metal.ore>0.5</metal.ore>
     </Rates>
   </ResourceGatherer>
   <Sound>