NAICS Code 2122: Metal Ore Mining
The NAICS code for Metal Ore Mining is 2122.
Metal Ore Mining establishments extract iron ore, gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, and other metallic minerals from open-pit and underground mines. These operations feed domestic and global smelters, refineries, and metal fabricators that underpin manufacturing and infrastructure industries.
Metal Ore Mining falls under the NAICS code for NAICS 212 — Mining except Oil and Gas, a subsector of Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction.
788
Total US Entities
4
NAICS Industries
2122
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NAICS Industries (5-digit)
| NAICS Code | Industry Title | US Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 21221 | NAICS 21221 — Iron Ore Mining | 150 |
| 21222 | NAICS 21222 — Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining | 300 |
| 21223 | NAICS 21223 — Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining | 200 |
| 21229 | NAICS 21229 — Other Metal Ore Mining | 138 |
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