331410

331410 Non-ferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining

Fonte et affinage de métaux non ferreux (sauf l'aluminium) • Canadian industry

Sector 31-33 Manufacturing
Parent 33141 Non-ferrous metal (except aluminum)...
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

What code 331410 includes

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in smelting non-ferrous metals, except aluminum, from ores; and refining these metals by electrolytic or other processes.

Activities & Examples

  • chromium smelting and primary refining
  • cobalt smelting and primary refining
  • copper alloys, made in primary copper smelting and refining mills
  • lead smelting and primary refining
  • magnesium smelting and primary refining
  • nickel smelting and primary refining
  • precious metals smelting and primary refining
  • selenium smelting and primary refining
  • tin smelting and primary refining
  • titanium smelting and primary refining
  • uranium smelting and primary refining
  • zinc smelting and primary refining
  • anodes, for electrolytic refining, copper, manufacturing
  • antimony smelting and primary refining
  • bars, made in primary copper smelting and refining mills
  • beryllium smelting and primary refining
  • bismuth smelting and primary refining
  • blister copper, manufacturing

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • aluminum smelting and refining (See 33131 Alumina and aluminum production and processing)
  • producing bullion at a mine site (See 212220 Gold and silver ore mining (CAN))
  • rolling, drawing, extruding and alloying purchased copper (See 331420 Copper rolling, drawing, extruding and alloying)
  • rolling, drawing, extruding and alloying purchased non-ferrous metals, except aluminum and copper (See 331490 Non-ferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) rolling, drawing, extruding and alloying (CAN))

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • US NAICS 2022: 331410 — Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
  • ISIC Rev. 4: C2420* — Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals