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212390 — Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying

NAICS 212390 is 'Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 21 (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction); the SBA small-business size standard is 600 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or milling or otherwise beneficiating (i.e., preparing) nonmetallic minerals (except coal, stone, sand, gravel, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals). Drylake brine operations are included in this industry, as well as establishments engaged in producing the specified minerals from underground and open pit mines (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Illustrative Examples

  • Barite mining and/or beneficiating
  • Phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating
  • Borate, natural, mining and/or beneficiating
  • Potash mining and/or beneficiating
  • Peat mining and/or beneficiating
  • Rock salt mining and/or beneficiating

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 212390 National Industry
Sector (2)
21
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Subsector (3)
212
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
Industry Group (4)
2123
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Industry (5)
21239
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
National Industry (6)
212390
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

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

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 212390 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 212390 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying' under Sector 21 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 212390? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 600 employees for NAICS code 212390 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), calculated based on employees.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 212390? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 212390 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1474 - Potash, Soda, and Borate Minerals, 1475 - Phosphate Rock, 1479 - Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining, NEC, 1499 - Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels, 3295 - Minerals and Earths, Ground or Otherwise Treated.

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