NAICS Code for Copper Mining
The primary NAICS code for Copper Mining is 212230 — Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining. Businesses classified under NAICS 212230 (Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining) are involved in: developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (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. Typical activities include: Developing the mine site, Mining, Nickel. Related codes include 212115 (Underground Coal Mining), 212210 (Iron Ore Mining), 212220 (Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining).
Primary NAICS Code
212230Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc MiningAbout Copper Mining
Businesses classified under NAICS 212230 (Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining) are involved in: developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (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.
Typical Business Activities
What's Included
- +Developing the mine site
- +Mining
- +Nickel
How to Determine Your NAICS Code
While 212230 (Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining) is the most common classification for copper mining, your specific code depends on your primary revenue-generating activity. Review the included and excluded activities above to confirm this code fits your business. If your operations span multiple categories, use the code that best represents your largest source of revenue. You can also use the search tool below to describe your specific business activities and find the most accurate match.
Related NAICS Codes
Businesses in copper mining may also fall under these codes:
Example Companies
Doe Run Company
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper and zinc concentrates.
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Dairi Prima Mineral
The transition to a circular economy is essential for the sustainable development of the mining industry.
Sidikalang, North Sumatra, Indonesia
China Nonferrous Mining
China Nonferrous Mining is a mining & metals company based out of BEIJING, BEJ, China.
Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Central Asia Metals
Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM:CAML) is a copper, zinc and lead production and exploration company, with operations in Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.
London, England, United Kingdom
Northern Dynasty
Northern Dynasty is a Canada-based exploration company that acquires and develops copper and gold mining properties and produces copper and gold.
Alaska, United States
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