Gold Ore Mining
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 212221 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their gold content. Establishments primarily engaged in transformation of the gold into bullion or dore bar in combination with mining activities are included in this industry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Gold ore mining establishments extract and prepare ores valued primarily for their gold content, including on-site transformation to bullion or dore bar. The boundary with silver ore mining turns on the chief value of the ore being processed; establishments mining ores valued chiefly for silver content are classified in silver ore mining, while those focused on gold-valued ores belong in this code, regardless of whether silver is also present in the ore.