213114 — Support Activities for Metal Mining
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities (except geophysical surveying and mapping, site preparation, construction, and transportation activities), on a contract or fee basis, for the mining and quarrying of metallic minerals and for the extraction of metal ores. Exploration for these minerals is included in this industry. Exploration services include traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Performing geophysical surveying and mapping services for metallic minerals on a contract or fee basis--
- are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;
- Operating metallic mineral mines or quarries on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry Group
- 2122, Metal Ore Mining, based on the type of ore mined;
- Site preparation and related construction activities on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry
- 238910, Site Preparation Contractors; and
- Providing transportation activities on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Sector 48-49, Transportation
- and Warehousing, based on the primary activity.
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 1081 - Metal Mining Services (via SIC1987:1081→NAICS1997:213114→2002:213114→2007:213114→2012:213114→2017:213114→2022:213114)
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 213114 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 213114 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Support Activities for Metal Mining' under Sector 21 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 213114? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $41,000,000 for NAICS code 213114 (Support Activities for Metal Mining), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 213114? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 213114 (Support Activities for Metal Mining) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1081 - Metal Mining Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 213114:
- 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 213114 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Support Activities for Metal 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.