Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining or quarrying non-metallic minerals, except coal. Primary preparation plants, such as those engaged in crushing, grinding and washing, are included.
Industry group
2123 Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
Extraction de minerais non métalliques
Industries
Next level
Fully clickable cards for the next layer in the hierarchy.
21231
4 Canadian industries
Industry
Stone mining and quarrying
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining or quarrying dimension stone, rough blocks or slabs of stone, and crushe...
Canadian industries
4
Canadian industries
4
Open item ->
21232
2 Canadian industries
Industry
Sand, gravel, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals mining and quarrying
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating sand and gravel pits, including dredging for sand and gravel; mining...
Canadian industries
2
Canadian industries
2
Open item ->
21239
7 Canadian industries
Industry
Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise prepa...
Canadian industries
7
Canadian industries
7
Open item ->
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry group |
| Parent code | 212 - Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas) |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| 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. |
Exclusions
- cutting and finishing stone and stone products (See 327990 All other non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (CAN))
- manufacturing brick and other structural clay products (See 327120 Clay building material and refractory manufacturing (US))
- manufacturing cement (See 327310 Cement manufacturing)
- manufacturing lime (See 327410 Lime manufacturing)
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 3 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
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 2123
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
01
2123
Drilling rig coordinator
Use this page when the file covers drilling programs, rig moves, contractor rosters, and site readiness. It helps confirm whether 2123 Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
02
2123
Oilfield service dispatcher
Use this page when the file covers rig support crews, field maintenance calls, service trucks, and wellsite logistics. It helps confirm whether 2123 Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
03
2123
Mineral exploration geologist
Use this page when the file covers mineral surveys, sample programs, drill targets, and exploration camps. It helps confirm whether 2123 Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
04
2123
Mine ventilation technologist
Use this page when the file covers underground airflow planning, safety monitoring, fan systems, and shaft support. It helps confirm whether 2123 Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 2121Coal mining
- 2122Metal ore mining
- 2123Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
Commonly confused with
327990 — All other non-metallic mineral product manufacturing
cutting and finishing stone and stone products (See 327990 All other non-metallic mineral product m...
327120 — Clay building material and refractory manufacturing
manufacturing brick and other structural clay products (See 327120 Clay building material and refra...
327310 — Cement manufacturing
manufacturing cement (See 327310 Cement manufacturing)
327410 — Lime manufacturing
manufacturing lime (See 327410 Lime manufacturing)
Source row
2123Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
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 2123 cover?
Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining or quarrying non-metallic minerals, except coal. Primary preparation plants, such as those engaged in crushing, grinding and washing, are included.
Which level of the hierarchy is 2123?
It is a industry group page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 2123?
It rolls up to 212 Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas).
Should I stop at 2123 or go lower?
3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Stone mining and quarrying, Sand, gravel, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals mining and quarrying, Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 2123?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 2123?
Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 2123 include illustrative examples?
No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Field drilling, Quarry operations, Oil and gas support, Industrial minerals, Resource extraction, Mine support services.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 2123?
No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.
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.