Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining

Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities, on a contract or fee basis, for the mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (except fuel) and for the extraction of nonmetallic minerals (except geophysical surveying and mapping, site preparation, construction, and transportation activities). 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.

Excluded or separately classified activities

Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

• Operating nonmetallic mineral mines or quarries on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry Group 2123, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying, based on the type of mineral mined or quarried;

  Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying2123

• Performing geophysical surveying and mapping services for nonmetallic minerals on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;

  Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services541360

• Providing transportation activities on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Sector 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing, based on the primary activity.

  Transportation and Warehousing48-49

• Site preparation and related construction activities on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors; and

  Site Preparation Contractors238910