21222 Gold and silver ore mining

Extraction de minerais d'or et d'argent • Industry

Sector 21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas...

Parent 2122 Metal ore mining

Edition 2026 NAICS Canada

Status Active Industry

Other codes in this group (2122)

↑ 2122 Metal ore mining

21221 Iron ore mining → 21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining → 21229 Other metal ore mining →

What code 21222 includes

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing ores valued chiefly for their gold or silver content.

Canadian industries

1 canadian industries

212220 Gold and silver ore mining 0 Canadian industries →

Classification Hierarchy

Sector 21 — Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Subsector 212 — Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas)
Industry group 2122 — Metal ore mining
Industry 21222 — Gold and silver ore mining