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1.2. THE DETAILED CLASSIFICATION

The italic headings indicate a logical grouping normally on a level between that of the Division and the Major group and which does not have a code but corresponds to "Division" in the ISIC. In cases where these groupings correspond with major groups, the major group heading is also in italics.

MAJOR DIVISION 2: MINING AND QUARRYING

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                    1.3. DESCRIPTIONS OF INDUSTRIES

MAJOR DIVISION 2: MINING AND QUARRYING

1.  Mining and quarrying is used here in a broad sense to include the extracting, dressing and beneficiating of minerals occurring naturally, for example solids such as coal and ores; liquids such as crude petroleum and gases such as natural gas. Mining includes underground and surface mines, quarries and the operation of oil and gas wells and all supplemental activities for dressing and beneficiating ores and other crude materials such as crushing, screening, washing, cleaning, grading, milling, flotation, melting, pelleting, topping and other preparation needed to render the material marketable. Reclamation of minerals from mine dumps and worked out mines is included.

2.  Mining activities are classified into divisions, major groups, groups and subgroups on the basis of the principal mineral produced.

3.  Exclusions:

The bottling of natural spring and mineral waters at springs and wells is classified under group 3053 (Manufacture of soft drinks and mineral waters).

The crushing, grinding or otherwise treating certain earths, rocks and minerals not undertaken in conjunction with mining and quarrying is included under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

The collection, purification and distribution of water are classified under group 4200.

The prospecting for minerals on a fee or contract basis is classified under subgroup 88215 (Geological and prospecting activities on a fee or contract basis) whilst prospecting undertaken by mines is included.

DIVISION 21: MINING OF COAL AND LIGNITE

      210   2100     Mining of coal and lignite

Mines primarily engaged in producing anthracite, bituminous coal, brown coal and lignite; and coal crushing, pulverising, cleaning, screening and sizing plants, whether or not operated in conjunction with the mines served. Also included are the manufacture of coke and the agglomeration of coal and lignite into briquettes, and other compressed fuels at mining sites. The manufacture of coal briquettes and other packaged fuels from purchased coal or lignite is classified under subgroup 33100 (Manufacture of coke oven products). Coke ovens operated on coal mines are included.

Exclusions:

Work performed to develop or prepare properties for mining coal is classified under group 5010 (Site preparation).

The mining of coal and lignite on a fee or contract basis is classified under subgroup 29000 (Service activities incidental to mining of minerals).

DIVISION 22: EXTRACTION OF CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS; SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL TO OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION, EXCLUDING SURVEYING

       221   2211    Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas

This subgroup includes the extraction of crude petroleum oils and bituminous minerals, i.e. natural products, whatever their composition, whether obtained by extraction using oil wells from normal or condensation oil-deposits or by the mining of bituminous minerals. Included may be the following processes in order to obtain crude oils: Decantation; desalting; dehydration; stabilisation; the elimination of very light fractions; any other minor processes, provided they do not change the essential character of the product. The production of crude gaseous hydrocarbon (natural gas). The operation of mines containing bituminous or oil shale or tar sands for the same purpose. Such operations include the drilling, completing and equipping of wells when not performed on a fee or contract basis. The liquefaction and regasification of natural gas for purposes of transport and the production at the mining site of liquefied hydrocarbons from oil or gas field gases are also included.

Exclusions:

Oil and gas extraction service activities when done on a fee or contract basis are classified under subgroup 22120 (Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction, excluding surveying).

The production of refined petroleum products or the recovering of liquefied petroleum gases in the refining of petroleum are classified under major group 332 (Petroleum refineries/synthesisers).

The manufacture of industrial gases is classified under subgroup 33410 (Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds). The operation of pipelines for the transport of oil or natural gas is classified under subgroup 71300 (Transport via pipelines).

Oil and gas well exploration are classified under group 8821 (Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy).

             2212       Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction, excluding surveying

This subgroup includes oil and gas field service activities provided on a fee or contract basis including directional drilling and redrilling; "spudding in"; derrick building, repairing and dismantling; cementing oil and gas well casings; pumping wells; plugging and abandoning wells and other service activities.

Exclusions:

Service activities performed by operators of oil and gas fields are classified under subgroup 22110 (Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas).

Oil and gas field exploration and geophysical, geological and seismic surveying are classified under group 8821 (Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy).

DIVISION 23: MINING OF GOLD AND URANIUM ORE

      230   2300     Mining of gold and uranium ore

The mining of gold and uranium ore and the dressing, beneficiating and otherwise preparing of such ores. Gold tailings, clean-up works, alluvial gold mining and the reclamation of gold from mine dumps are included. Gold mines also produce sulphuric acid and mine iron pyrites for this purpose as a by-product of gold mining.

Exclusions:

The refining of gold on a fee or contract basis by establishments not engaged in mining is classified under Manufacturing in subgroup 35201 (Refining of precious metals e.g. gold, silver, platinum).

DIVISION 24: MINING OF METAL ORES, EXCEPT GOLD AND URANIUM

                 24       Mining of metal ores, except gold and uranium

       241   2410    Mining of iron ore

Mines engaged in the extraction of iron ore, titaniferous iron ore, magnetite and iron sand, and in beneficiating and otherwise preparing such ores.

Exclusions:

Pyrite and pyrrhotite mining is classified under subgroup 25319 (Other chemical and fertilizer mineral mining).

               242       Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except gold and uranium

The mining of other metal ores such as chrome, copper, manganese, platinum group metals, zinc, aluminium, lead, nickel, tin, silver, ferro-alloys (cobalt, molybdenum, tantalum or vanadium) and the dressing, beneficiating and otherwise preparing of such ores.

DIVISION 25: OTHER MINING AND QUARRYING

               251       Stone quarrying, clay and sand-pits

The extraction from the earth of building and monumental stone (including slate); ceramic, refractory and other clay and all sand and gravel. The following are included: Bentonite, Dwyka tillite, flint clay, fire clay, Fuller’s earth, granite and wonderstone, ironstone, dolomite, kaolin, limestone, gypsum, marble, quartzite, norite, silica, shales for cement, sandstone, serpentine, slate, silcrete and sand. Also included are limeworks and stone crushing works, whether situated at quarry sites or not.

Exclusions:

The mining of materials mainly for chemical content is classified under group 2531 (Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals).

Salt mining is classified under subgroup 25320 (Extraction and evaporation of salt).

Other non-metallic mineral mining is classified under subgroup 25399 (Other minerals and materials n.e.c.).

Mining of natural asphalt or bitumen is also classified under subgroup 25399.

The extraction of clay undertaken in conjunction with the manufacture of pottery, china and earthenware and the manufacture of structural clay products is included under major group 342 (Manufacture of non-metalic mineral products n.e.c.). Apart from the above exceptions, shaping or pulverising, grinding or otherwise treating stone, gravel, clay or sand, when not undertaken in conjunction with extraction or quarrying activities, are also classified under major group 342.

      252   2520     Mining of diamonds (including alluvial diamonds)

Mines and alluvial diggings engaged in the extraction of diamonds.

Exclusions:

The cutting and polishing of diamonds is classified under subgroup 39212 (Diamond cutting and polishing) and the manufacture of synthetic diamonds under subgroup 33290 (Other petroleum and coal products, n.e.c.).

               253       Mining and quarrying n.e.c.

             2531       Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals

The mining and quarrying of phosphate and nitrate minerals, fluorspar, sulphur ores and natural sulphur, potash, sodium and borate minerals, barytes, pyrites, pyrrhotites, arsenic, strontium and lithium minerals and mineral pigments. Guano mining is included.

Exclusions:

Salt mining is classified under subgroup 25320 (Extraction and evaporation of salt). Manufacture of synthetic fertilizers and nitrogen compounds is classified under major group 334.

             2532       Extraction and evaporation of salt

Quarrying rock salt and evaporating salts in salt pans (which includes the reclamation of salt from sea water), including crushing, screening and refining.

Exclusions:

The refining of salt for edible purposes in establishments not engaged in extraction or quarrying of salt is classified under subgroup 33591 (Manufacture of eatable salt). Potable water production by solar evaporation of sea water or other natural brines is classified under major group 420 (Collection, purification and distribution of water).

             2539       Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.

           25391       Mining of precious and semi-precious stones, except diamonds

Mines and alluvial diggings engaged in the extraction of precious stones (except diamonds) and semi-precious stones such as emerald crystals and tiger’s eye.

Exclusions:

The cutting and polishing of precious and semi-precious stones is classified under subgroup 39212 (Other precious and semi-precious stone cutting and polishing).

           25392       Asbestos

Mines engaged in the mining of asbestos.

           25399       Other minerals and materials n.e.c.

The mining and quarrying of materials such as corundum; andalusite; sillimanite; feldspar; kieselguhr; magnesite; mica; quartz; natural abrasives other than sand; graphite; talc and soapstone; asphalt and bitumen; vermiculite and all other non-metallic minerals, not elsewhere classified.

Exclusions:

The milling, grinding, pulverising and otherwise treating of these minerals when not undertaken in conjunction with the extraction or quarrying are classified under Division 34 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products).

DIVISION 29: SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL TO MINING OF MINERALS

     290   29000    Service activities incidental to mining of minerals

This division includes mineral mining service activities provided on a fee or contract basis for mines, e.g. the removal of coal by sub-contractors on behalf of coal mines.

Exclusions:

Oil and gas extraction service activities when done on a fee or contract basis are classified under subgroup 22120 (Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction excluding surveying).

Work performed to develop or prepare properties for mining coal is classified under group 5010 (Site preparation).

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