Other Metal Ore Mining
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 21229 directly.
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Official definition
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).
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
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
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 21229 covers metal ore mining and beneficiating for all metallic minerals except those classified elsewhere. Iron and manganiferous ores valued for iron content are classified in Iron Ore Mining, while gold and silver ores belong in Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining. Copper, nickel, lead, and zinc ores are covered by Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining. Code 21229 therefore encompasses the mining and preparation of remaining metal ores, including antimony, tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, and uranium-bearing ores.