Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (Except Fuels) Mining
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 213115 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities, on a contract or fee basis, for the mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (except fuel) and for the extraction of nonmetallic minerals (except site preparation and related construction activities). Exploration for these minerals is included in this industry. Exploration (except geophysical surveying and mapping services) includes traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
The boundary of NAICS 213115 follows the type of mineral being explored or extracted. Establishments providing support services for nonmetallic minerals such as stone, sand, gravel, and similar materials are classified here, while those supporting coal mining operations are classified in NAICS 213113, metal mining in NAICS 213114, and oil and gas operations in NAICS 213112. The distinction rests on whether the primary mineral resource is nonmetallic (excluding fuels) rather than metallic, coal, or petroleum-based.