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Section B: Mining and quarrying

Mining of coal, metal ores and other minerals, extraction of oil and gas, and mining support services in Rev. 5.

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• What Counts as Extraction of Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas in Rev. 5?

  Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas in ISIC Rev. 5 means producing oil and gas from wells, on land or offshore.

• What Counts as Mining of Coal and Lignite in Rev. 5?

  Mining of coal and lignite in ISIC Rev. 5 means extracting solid fossil fuels from underground or surface mines.

• What Counts as Mining of Metal Ores in Rev. 5?

  Mining of metal ores in ISIC Rev. 5 means extracting ores that contain metals, such as iron, copper, gold, and other metal bearing rock.

• What Counts as Mining Support Service Activities in Rev. 5?

  Mining support service activities in ISIC Rev. 5 are services done for miners on a fee or contract basis, such as exploration and drilling services.

• What Counts as Other Mining and Quarrying in Rev. 5?

  Other mining and quarrying in ISIC Rev. 5 covers extraction of stone, sand, clay, salt, and other non metal minerals not covered elsewhere.

• What Changed in Section B in Rev. 5?

  Section B in ISIC Rev. 5 kept its extraction shape, while headings and descriptions were refreshed to reflect current mining practice.

• What Does Section B Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section B in ISIC Rev. 5 covers mining and quarrying, including extraction of minerals, fuels, and ores, plus support services for mining.

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