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