NAICS Code for Gold Mining
The primary NAICS code for Gold Mining is 212220 — Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining. Businesses classified under NAICS 212220 (Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining) are involved in: developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (preparing) ores valued chiefly for their gold and/or silver content. Establishments primarily engaged in the transformation of the gold and silver into bullion or dore bar in combination with mining activities are included in this industry. Typical activities include: Developing the mine site, Mining activities are included in this industry, Mining. Related codes include 212115 (Underground Coal Mining), 212210 (Iron Ore Mining), 212230 (Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining).
Primary NAICS Code
212220Gold Ore and Silver Ore MiningAbout Gold Mining
Businesses classified under NAICS 212220 (Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining) are involved in: developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (preparing) ores valued chiefly for their gold and/or silver content. Establishments primarily engaged in the transformation of the gold and silver into bullion or dore bar in combination with mining activities are included in this industry.
Typical Business Activities
What's Included
- +Developing the mine site
- +Mining activities are included in this industry
- +Mining
How to Determine Your NAICS Code
While 212220 (Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining) is the most common classification for gold 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 gold mining may also fall under these codes:
Example Companies
Equinox Gold
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer with several operating mines and a clear plan to increase production by advancing a pipeline of growth projects.
Greenstone, Ontario, Canada
Zhongjin Gold
Zhongjin Gold is a mining & metals company based out of BEIJING, BEJ, China.
Dongcheng, Beijing, China
Mount Morgans
Genesis (ASX: GMD) is a new and growing ASX-listed gold house, 100% focused on the prolific Leonora District in Western Australia. We have the assets and people in place to achieve our vision The premium Australian gold miner – Sustainable, high quality, +300koz p.a.
Laverton, Western Australia, Australia
Resolute Mining
Resolute is a gold producer with multiple long-life, high margin assets and a strong platform for growth and consolidation within Africa. Find out more !
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
DRDGOLD
DRDGOLD Limited is a South African gold producer and a world leader in the recovery of the metal from the retreatment of surface tailings.
Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
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