212116 Lignite coal mining

What code 212116 includes

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining lignite coal. Mining operations and preparation plants (also known as cleaning plants and washeries), whether or not such plants are operated in conjunction with mine sites, are included.

Activities & Examples

• brown coal mining
• lignite coal preparation plants
• lignite mining
• brown coal mining
• colliery, lignite coal
• lignite coal preparation plants
• lignite mining

Classification Hierarchy

• Sector 21 — Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
• Subsector 212 — Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas)
• Industry group 2121 — Coal mining
• Industry 21211 — Coal mining
• Canadian industry 212116 — Lignite coal mining

International Concordance

• ISIC Rev. 4: B0520* — Mining of lignite