NAICS 212230: Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content. Beneficiating includes the transformation of ores into concentrates.
- NAICS code
- 212230
- Title
- Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining
- Sector
- 21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- Subsector
- 212 Mining (except Oil and Gas)
- Industry group
- 2122 Metal Ore Mining
- SBA size standard
- 1,400 employees
- Open bids on BidRover
- 0
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What is NAICS code 212230?
NAICS 212230 is "Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining" in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System, in sector 21 (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead, or zinc content. Beneficiating includes the transformation of ores into concentrates.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 212230?
A business is small under NAICS 212230 at or below 1,400 employees, including affiliates (13 CFR 121.201). Confirm the standard named in each solicitation.
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Title and definition: U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2022. Size standard: U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.201 (eCFR text as of Oct 21, 2026). Bid counts come from official public sources and refresh every hour; confirm the code and size standard in each solicitation.