Mining of metal ores
What this code covers
Use this division for mining of metal ores when the main activity includes Ore dressing and beneficiating operations (e.g. crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, calcining or leaching ore, gravity separation or flotation operations). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This division includes mining for metallic minerals (ores), performed through underground or open-cast extraction, seabed mining, and so on.
- ore dressing and beneficiating operations (e.g. crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, calcining or leaching ore, gravity separation or flotation operations)
- roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13
- operation of blast furnaces, see division 24
- production of aluminium oxide, see 24.42
- Compare with 20.13, 24, 24.42 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This division includes mining for metallic minerals (ores), performed through underground or open-cast extraction, seabed mining, and so on.
- - ore dressing and beneficiating operations (e.g. crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, calcining or leaching ore, gravity separation or flotation operations)
- - roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13
- - operation of blast furnaces, see division 24
- - production of aluminium oxide, see 24.42
- - Ore dressing and beneficiating operations (e.g. crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, calcining or leaching ore, gravity separation or flotation operations)
- - Roasting of iron pyrites
- - Operation of blast furnaces, see division 24
- - Production of aluminium oxide
What is NACE 07 used for?
Use NACE 07 for mining of metal ores when the main activity matches this scope: Use this division for mining of metal ores when the main activity includes Ore dressing and beneficiating operations (e.g. crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, calcining or leaching ore, gravity separation or flotation operations). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 07?
Typical examples include Ore dressing and beneficiating operations (e.g. crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, calcining or leaching ore, gravity separation or flotation operations).
When might 07 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13 and operation of blast furnaces, see division 24.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 07?
Compare 07 with 20.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals, 24 Manufacture of basic metals, and 24.42 Aluminium production when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals when the main activity includes Manufacture of chemical elements (except industrial gases and basic metals) and Manufacture of inorganic acids, except nitric acid. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for manufacture of basic metals when the main activity includes Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for aluminium production when the main activity includes Production of unwrought aluminium, alloyed or not alloyed, from alumina or from aluminium waste and scrap and Manufacture of aluminium bars, rods, profiles and wire. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for mining of coal and lignite when the main activity includes Mining of hard coal and Mining of lignite. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas when the main activity includes Extraction of crude petroleum and Extraction of natural gas. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for other mining and quarrying when the main activity includes Quarrying of stone, sand and clay and Mining and quarrying n.e.c.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for mining support service activities when the main activity includes Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction and Support activities for other mining and quarrying. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of mining of iron ores, including Mining of iron ores. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for mining of non-ferrous metal ores when the main activity includes Mining of uranium and thorium ores and Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this section for mINING AND QUARRYING when the main activity includes Mining and quarrying include the extraction of minerals occurring naturally as solids (coal and ores), liquids (petroleum) or gases (natural gas). Extraction can be achieved by different methods (for example, underground or surface mining, well operation, seabed mining). and Mining activities are classified into divisions, groups and classes on the basis of the principal mineral produced. Divisions 05 and 06 are concerned with mining and quarrying of fossil fuels (coal, lignite, petroleum, gas); divisions 07 and 08 concern metal ores, various minerals and quarry products.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 07 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 07 Mining of metal ores.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
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