NAICS Code 212290 — Other Metal Ore Mining
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 21229 (Other Metal Ore Mining).
| Code | 212290 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Metal Ore Mining |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 1,250 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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
Is a business under 212290 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 212290 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,250 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 212290 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 | 21229 | Other Metal Ore Mining |
| National Industry | 212290 | Other Metal Ore 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.