ANZSIC 0801—Iron Ore Mining

Where 0801 sits

1. B Mining
2. 08 Metal Ore Mining
3. 080 Metal ore mining
4. 0801 Iron Ore Mining

What 0801 includes

• This class consists of units mainly engaged in mining iron ore or iron sands. Units primarily engaged in the production of sinter and other agglomerates, except those associated with blast furnace operations, are classified in this class.

What 0801 excludes

• Operating blast furnaces to produce pig iron from iron ore are included in Class 2110 Iron Smelting and Steel Manufacturing; and
• Production of direct reduced iron/hot briquetted iron are included in Class 2110 Iron Smelting and Steel Manufacturing.

Example activities

• iron ore dressing or beneficiating
• iron ore mining
• iron sand mining

0801 in other systems