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212231 - Lead Ore and Zinc Ore Mining CAN212234 - Copper Ore and Nickel Ore Mining US
21223 - Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content. Beneficiating includes the transformation of ores into concentrates. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in-- ? Refining copper concentrates--are classified in Industry 33141, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining; and ? Developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating iron and manganiferous ores valued for their iron content--are classified in Industry 21221, Iron Ore Mining.