07 Mining of metal ores

Subcategories of 07 Mining of metal ores

• 071Mining of iron ores

  This class includes: - mining of ores valued chiefly for iron content - beneficiation and agglomeration of iron ores This class excludes: - extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite (except roasting), see 08.91

• 072Mining of non-ferrous metal ores

  This group includes the mining of non-ferrous metal ores.

Other BSIC codes under 07 Mining of metal ores

• 05Mining of coal and lignite
• 06Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
• 08Other mining and quarrying
• 09Mining support service activities

Frequently asked questions

What is BSIC 07?

BSIC 07 is "Mining of metal ores". This division includes mining for metallic minerals (ores), performed through underground or open-cast extraction, seabed mining etc. This division excludes: - roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13 - production of aluminium oxide, see 24.42 - operation of blast furnaces, see division 24

What does BSIC 07 include?

07 Mining of metal ores contains 2 direct subcategories: 071 Mining of iron ores; 072 Mining of non-ferrous metal ores.

How does BSIC 07 map to other classification systems?

07 Mining of metal ores has equivalents in ISIC Rev 4 (07). These crosswalks let you translate this code between BSIC and 1 other classification system.

What is the parent category of 07?

07 Mining of metal ores sits under 07 Mining of metal ores in the BSIC hierarchy.