2002 NAICS Definitions
212392 Phosphate Rock Mining
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, milling, and/or drying or otherwise beneficiating (i.e., preparing) phosphate rock.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing phosphoric acid, superphosphates, or other phosphatic fertilizer materials are classified in U.S. Industry 325312, Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing.
| Go to: | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC | 1997 Economic Census | Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC |
| 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS | 1987 SIC | Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212392 | 212392 | 1475 | Apatite mining and/or beneficiating |
| 212392 | 212392 | 1475 | Calcined phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating |
| 212392 | 212392 | 1475 | Dried phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating |
| 212392 | 212392 | 1475 | Phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating |
| 212392 | 212392 | 1475 | Sintered phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating |
