B Mining and Quarrying
The B category covers establishments engaged in extracting natural mineral resources from the earth, including coal, metal ores, industrial minerals and stone, as well as the primary processing of these raw materials through activities such as quarrying, digging, drilling and blasting. It also includes support services directly related to mineral extraction, such as mine development and exploration.
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Subcategories of B Mining and Quarrying
- 05Mining of coal and lignite
Code 05 of the Korean Standard Industry Classification (10th revision, 2017) groups establishments engaged in extracting coal and lignite from underground or surface mines and in primary processing such as cleaning, crushing and sorting for sale, but excludes activities related to mining of other minerals.
- 06Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
The code 06 in the Korean Standard Industry Classification designates establishments that extract crude petroleum and natural gas from underground reservoirs. Activities include exploration, drilling, production and primary processing of oil and gas for sale, as well as related support services.
- 07Mining of metal ores
Code 07 in the Korean Standard Industry Classification identifies establishments engaged in extracting metal ores, covering prospecting, drilling, blasting, removal and on-site processing of deposits such as iron, copper, lead, zinc, gold and related minerals, together with supporting activities like site preparation and ore sorting.
- 08Other mining and quarrying
Code 08 groups together mining and quarrying activities that are not classified elsewhere, including the extraction of sand, gravel, stone, non-metallic minerals and other miscellaneous mineral resources, as well as related support services such as site preparation and mineral processing that fall outside the main metal-ore categories.
- 09Mining support service activities
Code 09 covers businesses that provide auxiliary services to the mining sector, such as drilling, exploration, prospecting, geological surveying, mine planning, equipment rental, and on-site support for extraction operations. These activities assist primary mining enterprises but do not involve the actual extraction or processing of minerals.
Frequently asked questions
- What is KSIC 2017 B?
- KSIC 2017 B is "Mining and Quarrying". The B category covers establishments engaged in extracting natural mineral resources from the earth, including coal, metal ores, industrial minerals and stone, as well as the primary processing of these raw materials through activities such as quarrying, digging, drilling and blasting. It also includes support services directly related to mineral extraction, such as mine development and exploration.
- What does KSIC 2017 B include?
- B Mining and Quarrying contains 5 direct subcategories: 05 Mining of coal and lignite; 06 Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas; 07 Mining of metal ores; 08 Other mining and quarrying; 09 Mining support service activities.
- How does KSIC 2017 B map to other classification systems?
- B Mining and Quarrying has equivalents in ISIC Rev 4 (B). These crosswalks let you translate this code between KSIC 2017 and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of B?
- B Mining and Quarrying sits under B Mining and Quarrying in the KSIC 2017 hierarchy.
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