Iron Ore Mining
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 21221 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) developing mine sites, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) iron ores and manganiferous ores valued chiefly for their iron content and/or (2) producing sinter iron ore (except iron ore produced in iron and steel mills) and other iron ore agglomerates.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 212210, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Iron Ore Mining covers establishments that develop mine sites and extract iron ores or manganiferous ores valued primarily for their iron content, along with beneficiating and agglomerating activities. The boundary separates iron and manganese ores from precious metals like gold and silver, which are classified in Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining, and from other metal ores such as tungsten, molybdenum, and uranium, which fall under Other Metal Ore Mining.
Written for NAICS 212210, the only detailed industry in this group.