NAICS 212234 Copper Ore and Nickel Ore Mining

NAICS Code: 212234

Code Title: Copper Ore and Nickel Ore Mining

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

NAICS 212234 Copper Ore and Nickel Ore Mining Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in: (1) developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) copper and/or nickel ores; and (2) recovering copper concentrates by the precipitation, leaching, or electrowinning of copper ore.


Cross References

  • Establishments primarily engaged in refining copper concentrates are classified in Industry 331410, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining.

NAICS 212234 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC) --

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 0729 - Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores