NAICS 21223 Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining

NAICS Code: 21223

Code Title: Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining

Code Sector: 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

NAICS 21223 Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content. Beneficiating includes the transformation of ores into concentrates.


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Refining copper concentrates--are classified in Industry 33141, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining;
  • Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating iron and manganiferous ores valued for their iron content--are classified in Industry 21221, Iron Ore Mining.