The Maltorian mining belt existed as an asteroid belt situated within the Maltoria system, which itself was located in the Mid Rim region.
The belt was affiliated with the Galactic Alliance. Three-Eye's band of pirates seized control of the system, attempting to extort a substantial bribe from RePlanetHab. This large corporation was prepared to fulfill the pirates' demands; however, the Jedi and the Galactic Alliance stepped in to prevent this.