NAICS 212210—Iron Ore Mining

Where 212210 sits

1. 21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
2. 212 Mining (except Oil and Gas)
3. 2122 Metal Ore Mining
4. 21221 Iron Ore Mining
5. 212210 Iron Ore Mining

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) developing mine sites, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) iron ores and manganiferous ores valued chiefly for their iron content and/or (2) producing sinter iron ore (except iron ore produced in iron and steel mills) and other iron ore agglomerates.

Cross-references for 212210

• Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pig iron ore are classified in Industry 331110, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing.

212210 in other systems