NAICS 212290

Other Metal Ore Mining

Sector 21 — Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

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UN ISIC Rev. 4 EU NACE Rev. 2.1 NA NAICS 2022 212290 AU/NZ ANZSIC 2006

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About This Industry

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) metal ores (except iron and manganiferous ores valued for their iron content, gold ore, silver ore, copper, nickel, lead, and zinc ore).

Illustrative Examples:

Antimony ores mining and/or beneficiating
Tantalum ores mining and/or beneficiating
Columbite ores mining and/or beneficiating
Tungsten ores mining and/or beneficiating
Ilmenite ores mining and/or beneficiating
Uranium-radium-vanadium ores mining and/or beneficiating
Molybdenum ores mining and/or beneficiating


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating iron and manganiferous ores valued chiefly for their iron content--are classified in Industry 212210, Iron Ore Mining;
Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating ores valued chiefly for their gold or silver content--are classified in Industry 212220, Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining;
Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content--are classified in Industry 212230, Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining;
Enriching uranium--are classified in Industry 325180, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; and
Providing support activities (except geophysical surveying and mapping, site preparation, construction, and transportation) for the mining of metallic minerals and ores on a contract or fee basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 213114, Support Activities for Metal Mining.