Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead or zinc content.
Industry
21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining
Extraction de minerais de cuivre, de nickel, de plomb et de zinc
Canadian industries
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Lead-zinc ore mining
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Nickel-copper ore mining
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212233
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Copper-zinc ore mining
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 2122 - Metal ore mining |
| 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 | 2026-05-05 |
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. |
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 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 21223
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
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21223
Drilling rig coordinator
Use this page when the file covers drilling programs, rig moves, contractor rosters, and site readiness. It helps confirm whether 21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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21223
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 21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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21223
Mineral exploration geologist
Use this page when the file covers mineral surveys, sample programs, drill targets, and exploration camps. It helps confirm whether 21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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21223
Mine ventilation technologist
Use this page when the file covers underground airflow planning, safety monitoring, fan systems, and shaft support. It helps confirm whether 21223 Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining 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
- 21221Iron ore mining
- 21222Gold and silver ore mining
- 21223Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining
- 21229Other metal ore mining
Source row
21223Copper, nickel, lead and 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 21223 cover?
Copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore mining: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing ores valued chiefly for their copper, nickel, lead or zinc content.
Which level of the hierarchy is 21223?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 21223?
It rolls up to 2122 Metal ore mining.
Should I stop at 21223 or go lower?
3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Lead-zinc ore mining, Nickel-copper ore mining, Copper-zinc ore mining.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 21223?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 21223?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 21223 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.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 21223?
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.