08 Other mining and quarrying
This division includes extraction from a mine or quarry, but also dredging of alluvial deposits, rock crushing and the use of salt marshes. The products are used most notably in construction (e.g. sands, stones etc.), manufacture of materials (e.g. clay, gypsum, calcium etc.), manufacture of chemicals etc. This division does not include processing (except crushing, grinding, cutting, cleaning, drying, sorting and mixing) of the minerals extracted.
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- >B Mining and quarrying
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Subcategories of 08 Other mining and quarrying
- 081Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay involves the extraction of non-metallic minerals from open pits, quarries or surface mines, including activities such as drilling, blasting, cutting, loading and basic processing to produce raw material for construction, ceramics and other manufacturing uses. This sector covers the removal of stone, aggregates, sand, gravel and various types of clay and the preparation of these materials for sale or further industrial treatment.
- 089Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
Code 089 covers mining and quarrying activities that are not classified elsewhere, including the extraction of mineral resources such as sand, gravel, stone, and other non-metallic ores that do not fall under specific categories for coal, oil, gas, or metal ores. It also includes related support services like site preparation and mineral processing for these miscellaneous resources.
Other BSIC codes under 08 Other mining and quarrying
Frequently asked questions
- What is BSIC 08?
- BSIC 08 is "Other mining and quarrying". This division includes extraction from a mine or quarry, but also dredging of alluvial deposits, rock crushing and the use of salt marshes. The products are used most notably in construction (e.g. sands, stones etc.), manufacture of materials (e.g. clay, gypsum, calcium etc.), manufacture of chemicals etc. This division does not include processing (except crushing, grinding, cutting, cleaning, drying, sorting and mixing) of the minerals extracted.
- What does BSIC 08 include?
- 08 Other mining and quarrying contains 2 direct subcategories: 081 Quarrying of stone, sand and clay; 089 Mining and quarrying n.e.c..
- How does BSIC 08 map to other classification systems?
- 08 Other mining and quarrying has equivalents in ISIC Rev 4 (08). These crosswalks let you translate this code between BSIC and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 08?
- 08 Other mining and quarrying sits under 08 Other mining and quarrying in the BSIC hierarchy.
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