North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0

671121 - Support services for mining and quarrying (except mineral exploration)

This subclass comprises the construction and set-up of facilities and infrastructure to develop a mine site from the exploration phase to production, and to support the operation of mines and quarries.

6711211 - Site development for mining

The construction and set-up of facilities and infrastructure to develop a mine site from the exploration phase to production.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • construction of mining facilities
  • definition drilling of a mineral deposit
  • mine shaft sinking services
  • overburden removal services for mining
  • tailing pond construction

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• Exclusion(s)

  • camp accommodation services for workers (See 8421111 Room or unit accommodation services for travellers)
  • environmental assessments (See 7751211 Environmental assessments)
  • geophysical survey services (See 77241 Surveying and mapping services)
  • maintenance and repair of machinery (See 5711111 Maintenance and repair services (except cleaning) for agricultural, construction, mining and forestry machinery and equipment)
  • maintenance and repair of vehicles (See 5311231 Maintenance and repair services for heavy trucks and buses (except washing and cleaning, and regulatory safety and emissions inspections))
  • mine development engineering services (See 7722131 Mining and metallurgical plant and process engineering projects)

6711212 - Other support services for mining and quarrying (except mineral exploration)

Support services for operating mines and quarries.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • blasting services for mines
  • blasting services for quarries
  • construction repair and maintenance services at mine sites
  • mine tunnelling services
  • pumping services for mines

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