Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing copper or copper-zinc ores.
Canadian industry
212233 Copper-zinc ore mining
Extraction de minerais de cuivre-zinc
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Copper-zinc ore mining |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 21223 - Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining |
| International correspondence | B0729* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-07-17 |
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
- chalcocite, chalcopyrite and cuprite ore mining
- cuprite mining
- recovery of copper concentrates by the precipitation and leaching of copper ore
Exclusions
- mining nickel-copper ores (See 212232 Nickel-copper ore mining (CAN))
- recovery of refined copper by leaching copper concentrates (See 331410 Non-ferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining (US))
Examples
- chalcocite, chalcopyrite and cuprite ore mining
- copper concentrates, mining
- copper ore dressing and beneficiating
- copper ore milling and grinding
- copper ore mining (mine)
- copper-zinc ore mining
- cuprite mining
- mining copper bearing ores
- recovery of copper concentrates by the precipitation and leaching of copper ore
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
chalcocite, chalcopyrite and cuprite ore miningcopper concentrates, miningcopper ore dressing and beneficiatingcopper ore milling and grindingcopper ore mining (mine)
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-07-17
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
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 212233
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
212233
Copper-zinc ore mining
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 212233 Copper-zinc ore mining. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
212233
chalcocite, chalcopyrite and cuprite ore mining
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as chalcocite, chalcopyrite and cuprite ore mining. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 212233 Copper-zinc ore mining to a business file.
03
212233
copper concentrates, mining
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as copper concentrates, mining. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 212233 Copper-zinc ore mining to a business file.
04
212233
copper ore dressing and beneficiating
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as copper ore dressing and beneficiating. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 212233 Copper-zinc 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
- 212231Lead-zinc ore mining
- 212232Nickel-copper ore mining
- 212233Copper-zinc ore mining
Commonly confused with
212232 — Nickel-copper ore mining
mining nickel-copper ores (See 212232 Nickel-copper ore mining (CAN))
331410 — Non-ferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining
recovery of refined copper by leaching copper concentrates (See 331410 Non-ferrous metal (except al...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
B0729*Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
Approximate correspondence
Copper-zinc ore mining
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
212233Copper-zinc 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 212233 cover?
Copper-zinc ore mining: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing copper or copper-zinc ores.
Which level of the hierarchy is 212233?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 212233?
It rolls up to 21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining.
Should I stop at 212233 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 212233?
Yes. 3 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 212233?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 212233 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 9 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, Lead-zinc ore mining, Resource extraction.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 212233?
Yes. The page shows B0729* Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
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.