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SIC Code 10: Metal Mining

The SIC code for Metal Mining is 10.

Metal Mining establishments extract iron, copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, and other metallic ores from the earth. These operations supply the smelters and refineries that produce the primary metals used in construction, manufacturing, and electronics.

SIC 10 is a 2-digit major group in Mining, covering 7 industry groups and 9 4-digit SIC industries.

Industry Groups

SIC Industries

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Classification

Industry Groups (3-digit)

SIC Code	Industry Group Title	Industries
101	SIC 101 — Iron Ores	1
102	SIC 102 — Copper Ores	1
103	SIC 103 — Lead and Zinc Ores	1
104	SIC 104 — Gold and Silver Ores	2
106	SIC 106 — Ferroalloy Ores, Except Vanadium	1
108	SIC 108 — Metal Mining Services	1
109	SIC 109 — Metal Ores, NEC	2

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Other Major Groups in Mining

SIC 12 — Coal Mining3 industry groups

SIC 13 — Oil and Gas Extraction3 industry groups

SIC 14 — Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)7 industry groups

Need the NAICS equivalent? convert a SIC code to NAICS using the mapping table — SIC 1987 four-digit industries paired with NAICS 2022 at the five-digit industry level, with coverage gaps stated.