Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing ores valued chiefly for their gold or silver content.
Canadian industry
212220 Gold and silver ore mining
Extraction de minerais d'or et d'argent
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Gold and silver ore mining |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 21222 - Gold and silver ore mining |
| International correspondence | B0729* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- calaverite mining
- sylvanite mining
Examples
- alluvial gold (telluride) mining
- calaverite mining
- gold and silver ore mining
- gold bullion production at mine site
- gold concentrates, mining
- gold dredging and panning
- gold hydraulic or gravity mining
- gold ore mining
- gold placer mining
- gold quartz ore mining
- lode gold mining
- silver bullion, produced at mine site
- silver concentrates
- silver ores mining and milling
- sylvanite mining
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
alluvial gold (telluride) miningcalaverite mininggold bullion production at mine sitegold concentrates, mininggold dredging and panning
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: B0729*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 212220
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
212220
Gold and silver ore mining
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 212220 Gold and silver ore mining. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
212220
alluvial gold (telluride) mining
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as alluvial gold (telluride) mining. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 212220 Gold and silver ore mining to a business file.
03
212220
calaverite mining
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as calaverite mining. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 212220 Gold and silver ore mining to a business file.
04
212220
gold bullion production at mine site
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as gold bullion production at mine site. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 212220 Gold and silver ore mining to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 212220Gold and silver ore mining
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
B0729*Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
Approximate correspondence
Gold and silver ore mining
US NAICS reference212220 - Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining
Source row
212220Gold and silver ore mining
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 212220 cover?
Gold and silver ore mining: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing ores valued chiefly for their gold or silver content.
Which level of the hierarchy is 212220?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 212220?
It rolls up to 21222 Gold and silver ore mining.
Should I stop at 212220 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 212220?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 212220?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 212220 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 15 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Field drilling, Quarry operations, Oil and gas support, Industrial minerals.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 212220?
Yes. The page shows B0729* Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.