0891 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals

Subcategories of 0891 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals

• 08911Mining of native sulphur or pyrites and pyrrhotites valued chiefly for sulphur
• 08912Mining of natural phosphates including apatite minerals
• 08913Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide).
• 08914Mining of fluorspar
• 08915Mining of barytes
• 08919Mining of potash bearing salts/minerals; borate minerals and other fertiliser and chemical minerals n.e.c.

Other NIC 2008 codes under 0891 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals

• 0892Extraction of peat
• 0893Extraction of salt
• 0899Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is NIC 2008 0891?

NIC 2008 0891 is "Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals". This class includes: - mining of natural phosphates and natural potassium salts - mining of native sulphur - extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite, except roasting - mining of natural barium sulphate and carbonate (barytes and witherite), natural borates, natural magnesium sulphates (kieserite) - mining of earth colours, fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals This class excludes: - extraction of salt, see 08.93 - roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13 - manufacture of synthetic fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, see 20.15

What does NIC 2008 0891 include?

0891 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals contains 6 direct subcategories: 08911 Mining of native sulphur or pyrites and pyrrhotites valued chiefly for sulphur; 08912 Mining of natural phosphates including apatite minerals; 08913 Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide).; 08914 Mining of fluorspar; 08915 Mining of barytes; 08919 Mining of potash bearing salts/minerals; borate minerals and other fertiliser and chemical minerals n.e.c..

What is the parent category of 0891?

0891 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals sits under 0891 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.