2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

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.
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Entries
212392   212392   212392   Apatite mining and/or beneficiating
212392   212392   212392   Calcined phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating
212392   212392   212392   Dried phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating
212392   212392   212392   Phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating
212392   212392   212392   Sintered phosphate rock mining and/or beneficiating