NAICS Canada 2122—Metal ore mining

Where 2122 sits

1. 21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
2. 212 Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas)
3. 2122 Metal ore mining

Contains 4 narrower codes

• 21221 Iron ore mining
• 21222 Gold and silver ore mining
• 21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining
• 21229 Other metal ore mining

Description

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining metallic minerals (ores). Also included are establishments engaged in ore dressing and beneficiating operations, whether performed at mills operated in conjunction with the mines served or at mills, such as custom mills, operated separately. These include mills that crush, grind, wash, dry, sinter, calcine or leach ore, or perform gravity separation or flotation operations.

2122 in other systems