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 212392 Phosphate Rock Mining

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, milling, and/or drying or otherwise beneficiating (i.e., preparing) phosphate rock.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing phosphoric acid, superphosphates, or other phosphatic fertilizer materials are classified in U.S. Industry 325312, Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing.
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Corresponding Index Entries
2123922123921475Apatite mining and/or beneficiating
2123922123921475Calcined phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating
2123922123921475Dried phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating
2123922123921475Phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating
2123922123921475Sintered phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating