212290 — Other Metal Ore Mining
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) metal ores (except iron and manganiferous ores valued for their iron content, gold ore, silver ore, copper, nickel, lead, and zinc ore) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Antimony ores mining and/or beneficiating
- Tantalum ores mining and/or beneficiating
- Columbite ores mining and/or beneficiating
- Tungsten ores mining and/or beneficiating
- Ilmenite ores mining and/or beneficiating
- Uranium-radium-vanadium ores mining and/or beneficiating
- Molybdenum ores mining and/or beneficiating
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 1061 - Ferroalloy Ores, Except Vanadium (via SIC1987:1061→NAICS1997:212299→2002:212299→2007:212299→2012:212299→2017:212299→2022:212290)
- SIC 1094 - Uranium-Radium-Vanadium Ores (via SIC1987:1094→NAICS1997:212291→2002:212291→2007:212291→2012:212291→2017:212291→2022:212290)
- SIC 1099 - Miscellaneous Metal Ores, NEC (via SIC1987:1099→NAICS1997:212299→2002:212299→2007:212299→2012:212299→2017:212299→2022:212290)
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 212290 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 212290 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Metal Ore Mining' under Sector 21 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 212290? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 212290 (Other Metal Ore Mining), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 212290? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 212290 (Other Metal Ore Mining) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1061 - Ferroalloy Ores, Except Vanadium, 1094 - Uranium-Radium-Vanadium Ores, 1099 - Miscellaneous Metal Ores, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 212290:
- 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 212290 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Metal Ore Mining).
- IRS PBA Code for Mining — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- 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.