Industry Name
  Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining
 
  Comments
  For hazardous job tasks in "NONMETALLIC MINERAL MINING AND QUARRYING," see NAICS code 2123;
 
  Description
  This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities, on a fee or contract basis, for the mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (except fuel) and for the extraction of nonmetallic minerals (except site preparation and related construction activities). Exploration for minerals is included in this industry. Exploration (except geophysical surveying and mapping services) includes traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites.
 
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