08 Other mining and quarrying
This division includes extraction from a mine or quarry, but also dredging of alluvial deposits, rock crushing and the use of salt marshes. The products are used most notably in construction (e.g. sands, stones etc.), manufacture of materials (e.g. clay, gypsum, calcium etc.), manufacture of chemicals etc. This division does not include processing (except crushing, grinding, cutting, cleaning, drying, sorting and mixing) of the minerals extracted.
Where 08 sits in the EMTAK hierarchy
- >B Mining and quarrying
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Subcategories of 08 Other mining and quarrying
- 08.1Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
The 08.1 class covers the extraction of natural stone, sand and clay from open-pit quarries, including activities such as digging, blasting, loading and transporting the material for use in construction, manufacturing and related sectors.
- 08.9Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
Code 08.9 in the Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community (Rev.2) covers mining and quarrying activities not elsewhere classified. It includes the extraction of minerals, ores, stones, sand and gravel that are not listed under specific sub-categories, as well as related support services.
Other EMTAK codes under 08 Other mining and quarrying
Frequently asked questions
- What is EMTAK 08?
- EMTAK 08 is "Other mining and quarrying". This division includes extraction from a mine or quarry, but also dredging of alluvial deposits, rock crushing and the use of salt marshes. The products are used most notably in construction (e.g. sands, stones etc.), manufacture of materials (e.g. clay, gypsum, calcium etc.), manufacture of chemicals etc. This division does not include processing (except crushing, grinding, cutting, cleaning, drying, sorting and mixing) of the minerals extracted.
- What does EMTAK 08 include?
- 08 Other mining and quarrying contains 2 direct subcategories: 08.1 Quarrying of stone, sand and clay; 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c..
- How does EMTAK 08 map to other classification systems?
- 08 Other mining and quarrying has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (08). These crosswalks let you translate this code between EMTAK and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 08?
- 08 Other mining and quarrying sits under 08 Other mining and quarrying in the EMTAK hierarchy.
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