212220 — Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their gold and/or silver content. Establishments primarily engaged in the transformation of the gold and silver into bullion or dore bar in combination with mining activities are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1041 - Gold Ores (via SIC1987:1041→NAICS1997:212221→2002:212221→2007:212221→2012:212221→2017:212221→2022:212220)
- SIC 1044 - Silver Ores (via SIC1987:1044→NAICS1997:212222→2002:212222→2007:212222→2012:212222→2017:212222→2022:212220)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 3820 — Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment
- PSC 9610 — Ores
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 212220 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 212220 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining' under Sector 21 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 212220? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 212220 (Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 212220? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 212220 (Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1041 - Gold Ores, 1044 - Silver Ores.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 212220:
- Sector 21 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 212220 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.