NAICS 21229 Other Metal Ore Mining

NAICS Code: 21229

Code Title: Other Metal Ore Mining

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

NAICS 21229 Other Metal Ore Mining Description

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).


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

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating iron and manganiferous ores valued chiefly for their iron content--are classified in Industry 21221, Iron Ore Mining;
  • Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating ores valued chiefly for their gold or silver content-are classified in Industry 21222, Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining;
  • Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content--are classified in Industry 21223, Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining;
  • Enriching uranium--are classified in Industry 32518, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing.