NAICS Canada 21311—Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction

Where 21311 sits

1. 21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
2. 213 Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction
3. 2131 Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction
4. 21311 Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction

Contains 4 narrower codes

• 213111 Oil and gas contract drilling
• 213117 Contract drilling (except oil and gas)
• 213118 Services to oil and gas extraction
• 213119 Other support activities for mining

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support services, on a contract or fee basis, for the mining and quarrying of minerals and for the extraction of oil and gas. Establishments engaged in the exploration for minerals, other than oil or gas, are included. Exploration includes traditional prospecting methods, such as taking ore samples and making geological observations at prospective sites.

What 21311 excludes

• Performing geophysical surveying services, on a contract or fee basis (see 541360 geophysical surveying and mapping services)

21311 in other systems