08.9 Mining 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.
Where 08.9 sits in the NK hierarchy
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Subcategories of 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
- 08.91Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals
This class includes: - mining of natural phosphates and natural potassium salts - mining of native sulphur - extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite, except roasting - mining of natural barium sulphate and carbonate (barytes and witherite), natural borates, natural magnesium sulphates (kieserite) - mining of earth colours, fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals This class excludes: - extraction of salt, see 08.93 - roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13 - manufacture of synthetic fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, see 20.15
- 08.92Extraction of peat
This class includes: - peat digging - preparation of peat to improve quality or facilitate transport or storage This class excludes: - service activities incidental to peat mining, see 09.90 - manufacture of peat briquettes, see 19.20 - manufacture of potting soil mixtures of peat, natural soil, sands, clays, fertiliser minerals etc., see 20.15 - manufacture of articles of peat, see 23.99
- 08.93Extraction of salt
This class includes: - extraction of salt from underground including by dissolving and pumping - salt production by evaporation of sea water or other saline waters - crushing, purification and refining of salt by the producer This class excludes: - processing of salt into food-grade salt, e.g. iodised salt, see 10.84 - potable water production by evaporation of saline water, see 36.00
- 08.99Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
This class includes: - mining and quarrying of various minerals and materials: • abrasive materials, asbestos, siliceous fossil meals, natural graphite, steatite (talc), feldspar etc. • natural asphalt, asphaltites and asphaltic rock; natural solid bitumen • gemstones, quartz, mica etc.
Other NK codes under 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is NK 08.9?
- NK 08.9 is "Mining 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.
- What does NK 08.9 include?
- 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c. contains 4 direct subcategories: 08.91 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals; 08.92 Extraction of peat; 08.93 Extraction of salt; 08.99 Other mining and quarrying n.e.c..
- How does NK 08.9 map to other classification systems?
- 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c. has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (08.9). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NK and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 08.9?
- 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c. sits under 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c. in the NK hierarchy.
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