Variant of NAICS 2017 Version 3.0 - Labour Force

8.1.2 - Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas

This classification variant comprises establishments coded to 'Forestry and logging' (NAICS 113), 'Fishing, hunting and trapping' (NAICS 114), 'Support activities for forestry' (NAICS 1153) and to 'Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction' (NAICS 21), including 'Mining not elsewhere classified' (LFS code 2100).

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in harvesting timber, harvesting fish and other animals from their natural habitats, as well as establishments primarily engaged in extracting naturally occurring minerals, including solids such as coal and ores, liquids such as crude petroleum, and gases such as natural gas. The term 'mining' is used in the broad sense to include quarrying, well operations, milling (for example, crushing, screening, washing, or flotation) and other preparation customarily done at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity.

Establishments engaged in exploration for minerals, development of mineral properties and mining operations are included in this sector. Establishments performing similar activities, on a contract or fee basis, are also included.