NAICS Code 21223 — Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining
NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.
| Code | 21223 |
|---|---|
| Title | Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining |
| Level | NAICS Industry (5-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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. Establishments primarily engaged in recovering copper concentrates by the precipitation, leaching, or electrowinning of copper ore are included in this industry.
This national industry shares the official Census description of 212230.
Where 21223 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction |
| Subsector | 212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) |
| Industry Group | 2122 | Metal Ore Mining |
| NAICS Industry | 21223 | Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining |
Codes under 21223
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
212230 | Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.