NAICS Code Description


21222 - Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining

Top Businesses by Annual Sales for 21222 – Click for Complete Profiles:

Newmont CorporationNorthern Star (pogo) LLC
Barrick Goldstrike Mines IncGatos Silver Inc
Coeur Mining IncCoeur-Rochester Inc
Hecla Mining CompanyNA Degerstrom Inc
Kinross Gold Usa IncMeridian Gold Inc

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their gold and/or silver content. Establishments primarily engaged in the transformation of the gold and silver into bullion or dore bar in combination with mining activities are included in this industry.

Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing gold or silver bullion or dore bar without mining are classified in Industry 33141, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining.

NAICS Codes that fall under 21222 - Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining