# NAICS 212114: Surface Coal Mining

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; (2) developing bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal surface mine sites; (3) surface mining and beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing) of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; or (4) beneficiating (e.g., cleaning,…

- NAICS code: 212114
- Title: Surface Coal Mining
- Sector: 21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- Subsector: 212 Mining (except Oil and Gas)
- Industry group: 2121 Coal Mining
- NAICS industry: 21211 Coal Mining
- SBA size standard: 1,250 employees
- Open bids on BidRover: 0

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is NAICS code 212114?

NAICS 212114 is "Surface Coal Mining" in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System, in sector 21 (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; (2) developing bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal surface mine sites; (3) surface mining and beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing) of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; or (4) beneficiating (e.g., cleaning,…

### What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 212114?

A business is small under NAICS 212114 at or below 1,250 employees, including affiliates (13 CFR 121.201). Confirm the standard named in each solicitation.

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Code titles and definitions: U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2022 (https://www.census.gov/naics/). Size standards: U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.201, eCFR text current as of 2026-10-21 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-121.201).

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